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Tag: Court

Get the latest news and insight about cases involving the PDS in the magistrates’ courts, crown courts and courts of appeal.

‘Camera, Lights, Action’ – Open justice has arrived with televised sentencing

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BBC, ITN & Sky finally get their landmark moment with crown court sentencing remarks now being televised for the first time ever.

Better case management

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New rules and guidance have been published (for both Magistrates and Crown Court cases). Everyone must adhere to these rules.