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ACJPs in every local authority interview candidates and make recommendations to the Lord Chancellor about who to appoint to their local benches as Justices of the Peace (magistrates). ACJP is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of...
Guidance to help court and tribunal users reduce the risk of catching an infectious disease like COVID-19 and passing it on to others.
More small claims will be resolved faster and away from court following new rules requiring mediation.
We can look at complaints about how investigating bodies have handled complaints alleging misconduct by judicial office holders. We also look at the handling of complaints about the judicial appointments process. JACO works with the Ministry of Justice .
Find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day
The JAC is an independent commission that selects candidates for judicial office in courts and tribunals in England and Wales, and for some tribunals whose jurisdiction extends to Scotland or Northern Ireland. They select candidates for judicial office on merit...
Find out how you should prepare for a telephone or video court or tribunal hearing and what to expect on the day.
Attorney General's jury vetting guidelines on when to use of right of stand by and what procedure to follow.
We handle disputes about buildings, engineering and surveying. Cases that we hear include: claims about services provided by engineers, architects, surveyors and other professionals in this sector claims about local authority duties relating to land and buildings environmental claims (eg...
An explanation of the people who may be present in a magistrates' court hearing.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Beard on 17 May 2024.
An update from the Judge Advocate General and Director of the Military Court Service.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Tayler on 8 March 2024.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Mrs Justice Eady on 20 May 2024.
The Judicial Office supports the judiciary across the courts of England and Wales, and the non-devolved tribunals across the UK, by providing training, legal and policy advice, human resources, communications and administrative support. JO works with the Ministry of Justice...
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