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  • Mr Justice Williams
    by Dom Watts
    Mr Justice Williams is a British High Court judge in the Family Division. Sir David Basil Williams is known as The Honourable Mr Justice Williams and should be addressed in court as “My Lord”. Mr Justice Williams was born on the 18th June 1964 in Bedford and was educated at Cedars Upper School in Leighton Buzzard. He completed […]
  • Is the UK Criminal Justice System Broken ?
    by Dom Watts
    The UK’s criminal justice system is facing significant delays, with some trials being postponed until as late as 2028. A Sky News investigation at Leicester Crown Court revealed a criminal justice system described as chaotic and ineffective, characterised by: The judge then takes the unusual step of addressing the crisis to us in open court. […]
  • Solicitor General
    by Dom Watts
    The Solicitor General is the second law officer of the Crown in the United Kingdom, after the Attorney General. The role of the Solicitor General is to assist the Attorney General in their legal duties and responsibilities, and to act as their deputy in their absence. The Solicitor General is also responsible for representing the […]
  • What is is Sub Judice ?
    by Dom Watts
    Sub judice is a Latin term meaning “under judgment.” In legal contexts, it refers to a case or matter that is currently under judicial consideration and has not yet been decided. Here are some key points: The sub judice rule prevents MPs or Lords from referring to a current or impending court case. Although the […]
  • What is a Non-Crime Hate Incident (NCHI) ?
    by Dom Watts
    A Non-Crime Hate Incident (NCHI) in the UK refers to any incident where an individual or group perceives that they have been subjected to hostility or prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or transgender identity, even if no criminal activity has taken place. Here are key points about NCHIs: The Home Office published […]
  • What is a Cover Up ?
    by Dom Watts
    A coverup is an attempt to conceal wrongdoing, mistakes, or embarrassing information, usually by those in positions of power or authority. It involves: Coverups can occur in various contexts, from government and corporate sectors to personal or organisational levels, often aiming to protect reputations, avoid legal consequences, or maintain power. Here are some notable examples […]
  • Government Legal Department (GLD)
    by Dom Watts
    The Government Legal Department (GLD) serves as the principal legal adviser to the UK Government. The core purpose of the GLD is to help the government to govern well, within the rule of law. The GLD is a non-ministerial government department and executive agency. The GLD has more than 3,000 employees, around 2,500 of whom are solicitors or […]
  • What is a High Sheriff ?
    by Dom Watts
    The “High Sheriff” is an independent non-political Royal appointment for a single year only. There are 55 High Sheriffs serving the counties of England and Wales. The post is unpaid (except for a nominal court attendance allowance), and the general expenses of the office are borne personally by the holder. There is a High Sheriff […]
  • What is the Civil Justice Council ?
    by Dom Watts
    The Civil Justice Council (CJC) is a non-departmental public body in the United Kingdom, specifically for England and Wales. Its primary role is to advise the Lord Chancellor, the Judiciary, and the Civil Procedure Rule Committee on matters related to civil justice and civil procedure. Here are some key points about the CJC: Civil Justice […]
  • Weaponization and Politicisation of Justice ?
    by Dom Watts
    The concept of the “weaponization and politicisation of justice” generally refers to the misuse of legal systems or judicial processes for political ends. In the UK : It is vitally important in a democracy that individual judges and the judiciary as a whole are impartial and independent of all external pressures and of each other […]
  • Circuit Judges
    by Dom Watts
    A Circuit Judge in England and Wales is a judge who presides over cases in the Crown Court and County Courts. Bands worn over a violet robe and a short wig.When hearing criminal cases, circuit judges wear a red tippet (sash) over the left shoulder.When dealing with civil business, circuit judges dress as in criminal […]
  • District Judge
    by Dom Watts
    A District Judge in England and Wales is a judicial officer who presides over lower court proceedings, primarily in the Magistrates’ Courts and County Courts. Magistrates’ Courts: County Courts: Other Duties: District Judges are legally qualified (they must be barristers or solicitors with at least seven years of rights of audience) and are appointed by […]
  • Deputy District Judge
    by Dom Watts
    Deputy district judges such DDJ Nicholes are appointed by the Lord Chancellor after a fair and open competition administered by the Judicial Appointments Commission, and the statutory qualification is the same as that for appointment as a district judge – a minimum of five years’ right of audience in any part of the Supreme Court, […]
  • Her Honour Judge Angela Rafferty KC
    by Dom Watts
    Her Honour Judge Angela Rafferty KC handed Farhad Mohammad a three-year community order at the Old Bailey on the 23rd October 2024 after he was found guilty of two charges of funding terrorism by making money transfers to his nephew in Syria. HHJ Rafferty also ordered him to complete 250 hours of unpaid work, to […]
  • Detention at His Majesty’s Pleasure ?
    by Dom Watts
    Detention at His Majesty’s Pleasure is a term used in the United Kingdom for an indeterminate sentence where the offender is detained for an unspecified period. This kind of sentence is typically used for young offenders or those convicted of particularly serious crimes, where the length of detention is not fixed at the time of […]
  • His Honour Judge Jeremy Richardson KC
    by Dom Watts
    His Honour Judge Jeremy Richardson KC (The Recorder of Sheffield) sentenced Grandfather Peter Lynch, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of violent disorder, to a jail term of two years and eight months on the 22nd August 2024. “You did not yourself attack any police officer, as far as can be detected, but what […]
  • Can you Email a Judge ?
    by Dom Watts
    The Judiciary of England and Wales use Microsoft 365 for email using the ejudiciary.net domain. This domain is connected to the Internet and accepts email via MX ejudiciary-net.mail.protection.outlook.com. This is public information. The rule of law is a fundamental constitutional principle which underpins an open, fair and peaceful society, where citizens and businesses can prosper. […]
  • Lying vs Dishonesty ?
    by Dom Watts
    Lying refers to the act of deliberately telling or conveying something that is not true, with the intent to deceive or mislead someone. People, companies and institutions may lie for various reasons, such as shame, panic, or the desire to cover for someone else. Here are some key aspects of lying :- Dishonesty, while encompassing lying, […]
  • His Honour Judge Melbourne Inman KC
    by Dom Watts
    His Honour Judge Melbourne Inman KC (The Recorder of Birmingham) sentenced Lucy Connolly at Birmingham Crown Court to two years and seven months in prison for publishing written material that incited racial hatred. Lucy Connolly was ordered to serve 40% of her 31-month sentence in prison before being released on licence. HHJ Melbourne Inman KC […]
  • What is a Costs Lawyer ?
    by Dom Watts
    A costs lawyer in England and Wales is a legal professional specialised in handling matters related to the costs of legal proceedings. A Costs Lawyer has the legal right to conduct costs litigation and enter the court record on all issues specified between Parts 43 and 48 of the Civil Procedure Rules.  They also have […]