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Judicial diversity – heard it all before Progress in appointing women and ethnic minorities as judges has been too slow, justice secretary tells House of Lords. We’ve heard this all before, but perhaps there is a new slant in that … Continue reading →

New judicial appointments Two new appointees have been named as Supreme Court judges. The appointees are Lord Reed, a Scottish appeal judge and expert in human rights law, and Lord Justice Carnwath, former chairman of the Law Commission. The new … Continue reading →

Just a very short post to congratulate all those who were appointed as new High Court Judge’s this week, but a special mention to HHJ Rabindher Singh QC who has been appointed as the first Sikh High Court Judge. It … Continue reading →

Top judge defends judiciary It seems like everyone in the legal profession currently feel as though they are under attack, even the most senior Judiciary. In the annual address made to senior Judge’s at the Mansion house last week also … Continue reading →

Judges break ranks Some senior costs Judges in the Senior Court Costs Office have voiced their concerns about the costs changed advocated by the much heralded Jackson Report These Judges are at the front line of the personal injury costs … Continue reading →

Stats about diversity in the judiciary Some fascinating figures have been released  for the first time by the so-called “Judicial diversity taskforce”, tasked to try and assist in making the Judiciary more reflective of society as a whole by 2020. … Continue reading →

Sweeping closures of local courts Whilst it has been known for some times that many local courts would be closed as part of cost cutting measures, the full extent has now been made clear and the changes are nothing short … Continue reading →

NEW CHAIRMAN OF JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT S COMMISION Christopher Stephens has been announced as the next chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission. His appointment is for 3 years from February 7, 2011, and is renewable. Mr Stephens has an auspicious background … Continue reading →

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT COMMISSION The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) has announced that there are 98 new positions available for the role of Recorder covering crime and family law and in multiple court circuits around the country in the … Continue reading →

Judicial Appointment Commission is a non-departmental body created in April 2006 5 core qualities for applicants (intellectual capacity, personal qualities, understanding & fair dealing, authority & communication, efficiency) Commission has 15 members includes 6 lay people, 5 Judges and staff … Continue reading →