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I don’t condone his behavior but Raab simply didn’t get the job done - with or without the greatly bloated civil service - and for that he had to go anyway. The #MoJ is like a blunt lawnmower. The grass is blowing tall, unkempt and out of control in the justice world. #hipcounsel – at Camberwell, London
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Today, celebrate along with me three (3) full weeks of @RoyalMail - NOT - delivering my express tracked package. It was last seen and officially logged into their Croydon Depot system 3 weeks ago - Croydon seems to be the equivalent of the dark side of the moon.
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Breaking (and big): Autonomy founder has US extradition appeal dismissed lawgazette.co.uk/news/autono… #hipcounsel – at Camberwell, London
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Another reminder of how awesome a job Raab did (not). Whoever takes on #MoJ really has to want to work the problem, work the issues and work with people including the public not just advisers. Positive, can-do attitude required. No bullying required if you’re smart enough for it. – at Camberwell, London
📈Today, 21 April 2023, 82 out of the 498 Crown Court Rooms in England & Wales will not be sitting.
That's 16% of them.
#courtstats #CS21042023 courtstats.co.uk
ALT This image shows Crown Court Usage for England & Wales for 21 April 2023. In England and Wales, out of 498 total, 345 have Judges, 71 have recorders, and 82 Court Rooms are not sitting. In London, out of 134 total, 96 have Judges, 17 have recorders, and 21 Court Rooms are not sitting. In the Midlands, out of 71 total, 50 have Judges, 12 have recorders, and 9 Court Rooms are not sitting. In the North East, out of 62 total, 43 have Judges, 8 have recorders, and 11 Court Rooms are not sitting. In the North West, out of 68 total, 49 have Judges, 8 have recorders, and 11 Court Rooms are not sitting. In the South East, out of 88 total, 57 have Judges, 16 have recorders, and 15 Court Rooms are not sitting. In Wales, out of 22 total, 15 have Judges, 4 have recorders, and 3 Court Rooms are not sitting. In Western England, out of 53 total, 35 have Judges, 6 have recorders, and 12 Court Rooms are not sitting.
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Alex Chalk KC MP @AlexChalkChelt has been appointed Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice @MoJGovUK
ALT Alex Chalk KC MP appointed Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
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🔴Shadow justice secretary Steve Reed said that Alex Chalk, the new Justice Secretary, was the “11th Conservative Justice Secretary in 13 chaotic years that have destroyed the justice system”
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Good riddance. An arrogant resignation from someone who should have been fired. No loss to the UK #JusticeSystem, which is a sinking ship and lies largely derelict at his hand. Maybe, just maybe, the next one in can actually work on fixing and funding it. Novel idea. #hipcounsel
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Illegal Migration Bill: "How can a government expect citizens to respect judicial rulings if it is willing to ignore them itself? This would be bad law & sets a dangerous precedent..." - Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC 👇 barcouncil.org.uk/resource/i…
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When the rule of law and the justice system become the involuntary victim of temporarily elected politicians, especially those driven by spin politics and desperate to hold onto office as it veritably slips away, standards will slide. Delighted that the Bar has spoken out. – at Islington, London
Illegal Migration Bill: "How can a government expect citizens to respect judicial rulings if it is willing to ignore them itself? This would be bad law & sets a dangerous precedent..." - Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC 👇 barcouncil.org.uk/resource/i…
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It will be interesting to see the outcome of the #Raab investigation and its consequences for the offices of DPM/LC/#MoJ. At such a critical time for civil and criminal justice in the U.K., distractions are not helpful.
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#legalstandards – at Islington, London
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I am delighted to announce from 02 May, The Law Society will be opening a brand-new restaurant named ‘Six Clerks’ at 113 Chancery Lane. Six Clerks will boast a fresh menu with a focus on sustainability and seasonality.
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Some courts long since moved to modern, more efficient premises. Why do we persist in maintaining so many courts in the UK in run-down expensive to use or repair buildings. It’s time to re-think courts altogether and free up funding for critical #A2J like funded #ADR. #hipcounsel – at London, England
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Never say never but this case may have been an exception to the prop. that #ADR is a good alt. to #litigation. Sometimes views need airing - an example, perhaps.
Fox News $1.6bn defamation battle over 2020 presidential election claims heads to court news.sky.com/story/fox-news-…
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Acute and also long-overdue consequences and opportunities for the legal professional and the broader legal industry. Break the silos. Break the archaic monopolies. Unleash the incredible energy many younger lawyers and legal aspirants feel but older peers smother. #hipcounsel – at Islington, London
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How bad is the data breach at Capita? When the inevitable spin-doctoring stops and facts fall where they will, just how bad is it - and when will the public really know? Worth reading given the public contracts they hold and manage: apple.news/AANSqekmJTb6GE9G2…
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If Starmer can’t talk his way into No. 10 (nothing suggests he can) then that leaves the UK #justicesystem with the present incumbents. That should be horrifying to anyone who cares about #A2J in the UK. The lack of vision funding or execution leaves the system unfit for purpose. – at City of London, London
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Data is the gift that keeps on giving for lawyers - whether via #lawsuits, #eDiscovery, Discovery and the basis on which to grill witnesses in x-exam. #hipcounsel #hip – at Camberwell, London
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The tortoise, the hare and a few others running in a race for the future that is far from over and makes for compelling viewing ..
@Danny Fortson: Google faces being the next dinosaur after Microsoft’s rebirth as AI hero - The Times of London apple.news/ATPVyWKvGS9etV2B1…