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A-G Civil Panel (Regional) Recruitment Round
A new recruitment round for the A-G Regional Civil Panel is opening on 8th September. This is being supported by a series of regional events aimed at "Widening the Pool" of potential applicants
Legal Aid Reform - Bar Strike Action Ongoing
Updated 1 Sept 2022: Following the most recent developments in relation to the Criminal Bar's strike action, we have updated SAHCA's statement of support and links to relevant information.
Senior Circuit Judge Vacancy - Applications Open to 5th April 2022
Applications are open (closing 5 April 2022) for a Senior Circuit Judge, Designated Family Judge (West London) position. SAHCA members are encouraged to look at the qualifying criteria and, if they meet them, to apply for the post.
Treasury Counsel - London A, B & C Panels - Competition now open
The 2022 London Treasury Panel competitions are now open, and information to assist applicants has been published on the gov.uk website
New Commercial Court Guide (11th ed) now available online
Updated for the first time since 2017, the Commercial Court guide contains a number of welcome developments - embedding the positive changes made over the last few years towards paperless workings and remote hearings.
MoJ continues to blame Covid for all of the justice system's problems
A MoJ press release has confirmed that 30 "Nightingale" Courts are going to be kept open until March 2023, while other closures continue and only modest steps are taken to address historic and systematic under-investment.
Family Division President urges advocates to "Make Every Hearing Count"
The President of the Family Division has issued guidance which is essential reading for all Family Practitioners
Free Criminal Advocacy Seminar - 27th Jan 2022 The Use of Rap Lyrics in Criminal Trials
Free Criminal Advocacy Seminar
Survey Request for Family / Children Law Advocates
We have been asked to pass on a request for Family and Children’s Law Advocates to complete the survey below as requested by the Designated Family Judge for East London Family Court.
Covid from a Sport and In-House Perspective – Chris Over
I retired from private practice 2.5 years ago and joined the board of a PLC as Company Secretary. Our assets are a Premiership rugby team, a large conference centre and a half built 4star hotel. I was naively expecting light duties with use of the Di
SAHCA Honorary President – Sir Gary Hickinbottom – profile in the LS Gazette
SAHCA Honorary President – Sir Gary Hickinbottom – profile in the LS Gazette
A Reminder from the Family Division to Feedback the Outcome of Cases to Experts
As part of the implementation of the recommendations made by President’s working group on experts (it was recorded and will be available on the FCJ website in due course). It was aimed at experts who are thinking about taking on legal work, but was
Changes to how the Higher Rights of Audience assessment operates
Following a public consultation, the SRA is changing how the civil and criminal Higher Rights of Audience (HRA) assessments operate.
Response to Covid Consultation on Criminal Court Hours
SAHCA responded on behalf of our members to HMCTS’ consultation on COVID Operating Hours.
We have now received the letter below from Jason Latham, Development Director at HMCTS, which sets out their response following the Lord Chancellor’s dec
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