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WEBSeptember 5, 2024. Speech by the Lady Chief Justice: Judges – on and off the Bench. Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill gave the Lowry Lecture in Belfast. Lady Chief Justice Speeches.
Chronic backlog of serious-crime cases hits courts - BBC News
WEBFeb 9, 2023 · The Crown Courts in England and Wales ended 2022 with chronic and near-record backlogs, despite more than a year of attempts to speed up justice. There were 61,737 outstanding serious-crime cases...
Overhaul of courts in England and Wales beset by problems, say …
WEBJun 29, 2023 · Problems with a £1.3bn government programme to modernise the courts in England and Wales have placed an “unacceptable” burden on the justice system, MPs have warned, as figures show a record...
Courts backlog 'tipping point' for justice system - BBC News
WEBOct 30, 2020 · The number of criminal cases waiting to be dealt with by Crown Courts threatens to overwhelm the justice system in England and Wales, a study suggests. A backlog in the courts hearing the most...
Judges in England and Wales are given cautious approval to use …
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Judges in England and Wales have been given approval to use artificial intelligence to help writing legal opinions. The judiciary issued its first guidance last month on the use of AI. The step puts the courts at the forefront of legal systems grappling with how to regulate AI.
Crumbling courts in England and Wales exacerbate trial delays, …
WEBDec 19, 2022 · Dilapidated court buildings across England and Wales with problems such as leaking toilets and broken heating are contributing to a backlog of crown court cases, according to a new report...
Almost half of family courts to allow reporting in England and Wales …
WEBA pilot scheme to allow journalists and legal bloggers to report cases from three family courts in England and Wales is to be extended to almost half of the courts in the countries. From 29...
Deal struck to combat Crown Courts backlog - BBC
WEBApr 22, 2021 · The Lord Chief Justice will be able to ask the government for unlimited funding to open up more courtrooms in England and Wales wherever judges are available. Currently, there is a record...
Covid and the courts: 'Grave concerns' for justice, warn watchdogs - BBC
WEBJan 19, 2021 · Four criminal justice watchdogs for England and Wales have warned they have "grave concerns" about the impact of court backlogs caused by the pandemic. The inspectorates for policing,...
Almost half of family courts to allow reporting in England and Wales - BBC
WEBA pilot scheme to allow journalists and legal bloggers to report cases from three family courts in England and Wales is to be extended to almost half of the courts in the countries. From 29...
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