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16 July 2008
Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales: Lord Mayor’s Dinner For Judges, Mansion House, London (PDF 78kb)

16 July 2008
Speech by The Rt Hon Lady Justice Arden DBE: The Form of Judgments in Common Law Jurisdictions: A Comparison - Conference in Honour of Lord Bingham (PDF 100kb)

14 July 2008
Judicial Communications Office Press Release: Appointment of New Presiding Judge for the Western Circuit

10 July 2008
The Sentencing Commission Working Group Report

8 July 2008
Speech by Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls: Constitutional Justice: Lessons from Magna Carta (PDF 147kb)

7 July 2008
Appointment of New Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

3 July 2008
Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Equality before the Law - East London Muslim Centre (PDF 81kb)

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Publications and media

Judges are often asked for their views by the Government when consulting on a new set of proposals. Whilst judges do not get involved in politics, it is entirely legitimate for them to set out their views on the likely impact on the courts of proposed legislation or policies.

From time to time judges set out their views either in formal consultation responses, or when delivering speeches. A wide variety of areas are covered, from commenting on important Constitutional changes, to offering views on the use of technology in the courts.

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General

This section will include copies of publications which are relevant to the work of the judiciary.

General

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Speeches

Senior judges regularly make speeches or lectures on a broad range of topics. It is our intention to publish as many of these as possible.
Speeches

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Media releases

The Judicial Communications Office will from time to time issue media releases on behalf of the judiciary.

Media releases

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Judicial views and responses

From time to time, judges will wish to respond to Government proposals on issues which have a direct impact on the courts and the administration of justice.
Judicial views and responses