A Court of Appeal judge has hit out at “salami-sliced” cuts in HM Courts and Tribunals Service, warning of a “painful loss of institutional knowledge”. Speaking at the Commonwealth magistrates’ and Judges’ Association Conference in Georgetown, Guyana, Sir Peter Gross said courts and tribunals staff numbers had reduced from 22,000 to 17,000 since 2010. The court estate had reduced from 636 buildings in 2011 to 471 in 2015. However, Sir Peter said he supported proposals for greater online delivery of justice and fewer court and tribunal buildings, as outlined in the government consultation, Transforming our Justice System . He also said he believed the reform programme was “not a cost-cutting programme” and would deliver savings through efficiencies.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
