Proposed reforms in England and Wales could remove jury trials for offences carrying sentences under three years, replacing them with judge-only hearings. Supporters cite efficiency and cost savings, while critics warn of weakened civil liberties, reduced public trust, and a profound shift in the future of justice.
In an exclusive for our trusted legal partner Cansford Labs, family law blogger John Bolch explores how clearer formatting and summaries in family law judgments can improve understanding for both lawyers and the public.
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on recent findings from the 2024 UK Judicial Attitude Survey UK which found that judges are raising urgent concerns over rising threats to their safety, increasing stress levels, and workplace bullying. With it commented that morale declines and case backlogs grow, the future of the UK justice system hangs in the balance.
Legal news report from Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling about a recent judicial inquiry into ‘unnecessary’ and ‘unacceptable’ comments made by a sentencing judge residing in a Magistrates’ Court of the south east region.
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