Immigration judges on zero hours contracts say they have been forced into debt, to remortgage or sell homes and claim benefits

The chief prosecutor in this part of south-west France is wandering the corridors in his legal robes with a beautiful, trim but muscular, black Labrador on a lead. Learn more about the dog providing judicial support to crime victims.

A whistleblowing policy will gag the judiciary and put judges who speak out at risk of being sacked for misconduct, The Times has been told.

About 92 per cent of court judges are white; some claim that this creates a hostile environment for minority applicants.

Judges often adjudicate on claims involving allegations of bullying and discrimination — but when they face problems, they have a tougher time resolving disputes.

More than 20 tribunal, district and circuit judges have joined the GMB union, enabling the creation of a judges’ branch.

Written by Fiona Ey. While the global community struggles to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, Samoa is embroiled in a constitutional crisis. The South Pacific nation is frequently lauded for its good governance and regional leadership. The current crisis, however, has exposed fault lines around race and identity that could significantly undermine Samoa’s democratic institutions and future development.

Every month we’ll do a wrap-up of any news we find in the media about the judiciary, or news the judiciary may find interesting. Here’s a series of articles we found during April for you to peruse.

British judges on Hong Kong’s top court could withdraw in protest at Beijing’s latest crackdown, senior figures have warned. Lord Reed, president of the UK Supreme Court and one of ten British judges on the Hong Kong bench, has indicated to The Times that a decision will be made soon.

You can read the official statement of the International Association of Women Judges on the killings of women judges in Afghanistan at the link below.

Shirt On Your Back is an initiative to provide shirts to people held in custody for jury trials, or where the media will be present in court. The aim is to minimise prejudice based on their appearance and to give defendants the ability to dress appropriately for court so they can meaningfully participate in the process. Learn more.

Every month we’ll do a wrap-up of any news we find in the media about the judiciary, or news the judiciary may find interesting. Here’s a series of articles we found during February for you to peruse.

Jeff Smith, representing JANZ recently attended, a Zoom webinar on the situation in Poland as viewed a year after “The March Of 1,000 Robes”. Here are his insights.

The annual conference / AGM of Te Kāhui Kaiwhakawā Wāhine o Aotearoa was held on 7 November 2020 at Auckland District Court. You can read a full report and update from the association below:

Every month we’ll do a wrap-up of any news we find in the media about the judiciary, or news the judiciary may find interesting. Here’s a series of articles we found during January for you to peruse.

On 7 November 202, the New Zealand Association of Women Judges adopted the new name of Te Kāhui Kaiwhakawā Wāhine o Aotearoa. The tohu and the name explain who the association is and what it aspires to achieve: the pursuit of justice and truth through compassion and empathy. Here’s an outline of where the name comes from and its meaning.

We are calling for ‘expressions of interest’ to attend this event. Register your interest in attending here.

First, it was UNESCO this week seeking help in the design of judicial training on the use of artificial intelligence and technology in courts, and now the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime wants similar input.