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Justice delayed as thousands of cases wait more than two years to be heard
Justice delayed as thousands of cases wait more than two years to be heard
Thu Sep 28 2023
Justice delayed as thousands of cases wait more than two years to be heard
Figures published today (28 September) for the backlogs in the Crown and magistrates’ courts show more than 400,000 cases remain outstanding at the end of June this year, with a record high in the Crown Court.*
The Pre-Action Protocol review final report – full steam ahead?
The Pre-Action Protocol review final report – full steam ahead?
Thu Sep 28 2023
The Pre-Action Protocol review final report – full steam ahead?
Tony Guise examines part one of the Civil Justice Council's report on how to improve the pre-action civil justice system.
Changing tactics in litigation – crystal ball gazing
Changing tactics in litigation – crystal ball gazing
Tue Sep 26 2023
Changing tactics in litigation – crystal ball gazing
Diane Parker discusses the potential consequences of the forthcoming intermediate track for civil claims.
SJ Interview: Hannah Ambrose
SJ Interview: Hannah Ambrose
Mon Sep 25 2023
SJ Interview: Hannah Ambrose
Hannah Ambrose is an international arbitration partner at Herbert Smith Freehills. She talks to Solicitors Journal about her practice and the Law Commission's recent proposals to update the Arbitration Act 1996.
FRC proposals – causing more problems than they solve
FRC proposals – causing more problems than they solve
Mon Sep 25 2023
FRC proposals – causing more problems than they solve
Kris Kilsby sets out the Association of Cost Lawyers’ position on the government’s proposed changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime.
SJ interview: Adrian Chopin
SJ interview: Adrian Chopin
Fri Sep 22 2023
SJ interview: Adrian Chopin
Adrian Chopin is co-founder and managing director of litigation funder Bench Walk Advisors. He tells David Vascott about the firm's funding model and how it's staying ahead of its rivals.
Arbitration Act 1996: working well, says Law Commission
Arbitration Act 1996: working well, says Law Commission
Wed Sep 20 2023
Arbitration Act 1996: working well, says Law Commission

Mikhail Vishnyakov, Julia Ogievetsky and Hazel He examine the Law Commission’s proposals for amendments to the Act.

Necessity to arrest
Necessity to arrest
Mon Sep 18 2023
Necessity to arrest

Emelia Bezant-Gahan analyses the developing case law around ‘necessity to arrest’ – which has a high evidential burden and is highly fact-sensitive.

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