HMCTS Review Of The Small Claims Mediation Service

HMCTS Review Of The Small Claims Mediation Service

The small claims mediation service has been running since 2007. HMCTS introduced a test whereby it changed how parties in small claims, indicate whether they want to engage in the small claims mediation process or not. It did it for claims issued using the Online...
Go To Court And Observe A Hearing

Go To Court And Observe A Hearing

Have you ever thought about spending an afternoon or morning just observing a court hearing? Well you can, pretty much whenever you feel like it as most court hearings are open to the public. This is both civil and criminal hearings. Make sure though, that you do not...
More Strikes But This Time Over Computer Systems

More Strikes But This Time Over Computer Systems

There are more strikes causing chaos but this time it is by staff working in the Magistrates Courts. The Magistrates Courts deal with less serious criminal cases. The court staff are on strike because of an IT system that they are exasperated by. Specifically it is...
Contempt Of Court For Swearing At A Judge

Contempt Of Court For Swearing At A Judge

It is important to address the court politely and if something is upsetting you, to still act appropriately and to explain your concerns in appropriate language. The Law Society Gazette has given details of a family case before a District Judge and the way one party...
Why Are Criminal Barristers Going On Strike?

Why Are Criminal Barristers Going On Strike?

Criminal barristers are currently staging a number of strikes. As you would expect, the strike is because of dissatisfaction with pay and the rates barristers receive for the work they carry out. There is a misconception that all barristers and solicitors are paid...
What To Take To Small Claims Court

What To Take To Small Claims Court

Long before trial you will have already filed and served the evidence you will be relying upon but you should plan ahead as to what to take to small claims court trial. The Papers Relating To The Case Although the court and your opponent should have a copy of your...