The Court of Appeal has rejected a prisoner’s claim that his lawyers “failed to represent him properly” after convictions for grievous bodily harm (GBH). Sir Robin Spencer said the applications made by Kirk Daniels for time extensions to apply for leave to appeal were “so totally lacking in merit” that four weeks of the time […]
With missing defendants, dodgy video links and crumbling walls, a typical day at Snaresbrook show why 68,125 cases are waiting to be heard in England and Wales Read More >> You are unauthorized to view this page.
His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the appointments of Mr Justice Jeremy Baker, Mr Justice Cobb, Mr Justice Holgate and Mr Justice Zacaroli as Lord Justices of Appeal. These appointments will fill vacancies within the Court of Appeal. Judge’s Biographies Mr Justice Jeremy Baker: Was Called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in […]
Bursting prisons are one of the biggest obstacles to reducing criminal court backlogs a powerful new report has found, claiming ministers will fail to hit targets to reduce case numbers. In December 2023, the Crown Court backlog reached its highest ever level, exceeding the level reached during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), […]
Inspectors have conducted an inspection of court custody facilities in Surrey and Sussex published their report today. Charlie Taylor, Chief Inspector of Prisons, said: Dates of inspection: 12– 22 July 2023 Summary of findings: The main agencies involved in the delivery of court custody in Surrey and Sussex worked well together and custody facilities had improved since […]
Scotland’s courts are experiencing ‘major disruption’ due to prisoner transfer problems Matthew McGovern, a defence lawyer and partner at Hamilton-based law firm McGovern Reid, described the service provided by GeoAmey as “an absolute disgrace”. In a tweet sent at 8.20pm, McGovern posted: “I’m advised the custody court at Hamilton is still waiting for accused persons […]