Jurist

UK government set to initiate 24-hour courts to counter escalating far-right riots across UK cities

The Telegraph newspaper reported Saturday that UK courts will operate for 24 hours to expedite prosecutions of those involved in a number of riots that have ravaged several UK cities. This measure ...
Opinion

Magistrates courts are already under huge amounts of pressure – cutting jury trials will make things worse

Proposals to cut the use of jury trials for most offences would be one of the most significant legal reforms in UK history. The government’s plans have prompted much debate in legal circles and beyond ...
Oxford Mail

Oxford court closes for six months for urgent works

Oxford Magistrates' Court is wrapped in scaffolding as major renovation works get underway. The court, which is in Speedwell Street in the city centre, closed on January 5 and will remain shut for six ...
LBC

Westminster Magistrates’ Courts closed due to lack of water as Manchester Arena bomber appearance cancelled

Security staff shut the doors of Westminster Magistrates’ Court after a burst water main in a nearby street. Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi was among those due to appear at the court on ...
Oxford Mail

Oxford Magistrates' Court to close for six months for works

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