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  • 14/05/2022

    (1) YXA (by the O/S) (claimant/appellant) v Wolverhampton City Council (defendant/respondent) (2) HXA (claimant/appellant) v Surrey County Council (defendant/respondent)

    Tuesday 10 – Wednesday 11 May 2022 (1) YXA (by the O/S) (claimant/appellant) v Wolverhampton City Council (defendant/respondent) (2) HXA (claimant/appellant) v Surrey County Council (defendant/respondent) Both cases were heard together below. (1) YXA – The Claimant YXA appeals paragraphs 1 and 2 of the order of Mrs J Stacey dated 8 November 2021 in the […]

  • 14/05/2022

    Re: Z (a child)

    Wednesday 4 May 2022 This is an appeal against the decision of Keehan J, sitting in the Family Division – RCJ, dated 27 August 2021. The applicant mother seeks to appeal the decision. The mother had made an application for Keehan J to recuse himself from proceedings, which was refused. View hearing: Part 1 Part […]

  • 13/05/2022

    Announcement: Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

    Lord Justice Holroyde will be appointed as Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) on 6 June 2022, in succession to Lord Justice Fulford. His appointment was made by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, after consultation with the Lord Chancellor. Biography Lord Justice Tim Holroyde was called to the Bar (Middle […]

  • 13/05/2022

    Speech by the Master of the Rolls: London International Dispute Week 2022

    The Master of the Rolls delivered a speech at London International Dispute Week 2022. Exploring the benefits of digital justice, he explained how embracing the digital environment is essential for dispute resolution to maintain confidence and remain sustainable. Introduction 1. The theme of this year’s London International Disputes Week 2022 is “Dispute Resolution: global, sustainable, […]

  • 12/05/2022

    Practice Direction for the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber: Allocation Of Cases To Categories In The Tax Chamber

    This Practice Direction has been made by the Chamber President with the approval of the Senior President of Tribunals and the Lord Chancellor to give guidance to the Tax Chamber and to inform Tribunal users in relation to the categorisation of cases under Rule 23 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Tax Chamber) Rules 2009. […]

  • 12/05/2022

    Interview with Chancery Master Iain Pester

    Following the opening of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) competition for Chancery Master, we interviewed Chancery Master Iain Pester on what the journey to becoming a Chancery Master was like and what his experience of it has been so far. Can you tell us a bit about what made you decide to pursue a career […]

  • 11/05/2022

    Consultation for sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences published

    The Sentencing Council is consulting on revised sentencing guidelines (external link, opens in a new tab) for animal cruelty offences in England and Wales to reflect changes introduced by the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021 (external link, opens in a new tab). The Council is seeking views on the draft guidelines from judges, magistrates, professionals […]

  • 10/05/2022

    The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) is seeking candidates for the following role: Chancery Master

    Open for applications: 10 May at 13:00 Closed for applications: 24 May 2022 Number of vacancies: 2 Locations: London Salary: £143,095.00 Please see the information page (external link, opens in a new tab) for eligibility criteria, timeline and more information on the role.

  • 09/05/2022

    Lunch and speech celebrating commercial litigation in Liverpool

    Mrs Justice Cockerill with the Vice Chancellor of Liverpool Law School and HHJ Cadwallader on her visit on 3 May 2022. Judge in Charge of the Commercial Court Mrs Justice Cockerill visited Liverpool Circuit Commercial Court for a lunch with local commercial practitioners. In the afternoon she visited Liverpool Law School and delivered a speech […]

  • 09/05/2022

    Health, Education and Social Chamber President and Chief Medical Member to speak at the International Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

    The Chamber President, Judge Sutherland Williams, and the Chief Medical Member, Dr Joan Rutherford, will speak at the International Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Edinburgh this year. Session title: Understanding the Family Court if you’re not an expert witness – a session for clinicians of all grades Time: 10.30-11.45 Date: Wednesday 22 […]