Lord Chief Justice
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July 16, 2022
Message from the Lord Chief Justice: 2022 judicial diversity statistics
The Judicial Diversity Forum has published the latest statistics in relation to the diversity of the judiciary and the legal professions which provide the eligible pool of candidates for most judicial roles in England and Wales
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June 28, 2022
Practice Guidance on Remote Observation of Hearings – New Powers
Please read the Practice Guidance to see how it affects court and tribunal hearings.
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February 14, 2022
Message from the Lord Chief Justice – Remote Attendance by Advocates in the Crown Court
The Lord Chief Justice has issued Guidance and General Conditions for remote attendance in the Crown Court
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December 9, 2021
Message from the Lord Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals – Plan B
Please read this important update on further COVID-19 restrictions
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November 25, 2021
Lord Chief Justice’s press conference (November 2021)
Find out what Lord Burnett of Maldon spoke about with the national press
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November 19, 2021
Lord Chief Justice attends Justice Select Committee to give evidence
Read the full transcript of what Lord Burnett had to say
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November 4, 2021
Lord Chief Justice’s Annual Report 2021
The Lord Chief Justice's 2021 Report has been laid before Parliament
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July 15, 2021
Message from the Lord Chief Justice: 2021 judicial diversity statistics
The Judicial Diversity Forum has published details about representation in the judiciary
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May 27, 2021
Lord Chief Justice gives evidence to Parliament’s Constitution Committee
Lord Burnett of Maldon spoke about the impact of COVID on the courts, among other topics
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December 22, 2020
Authorisation of court staff to exercise judicial functions and Delegation of Authorisation No3
The Lord Chief Justice had issued a new “Authorisation of court staff to exercise judicial functions and Delegation of Authorisation”. It replaces the authorisation issued in April 2020.