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 published on this website reflect the individual judicial office-holder's personal views, unless otherwise stated. If you have any queries please contact the Judicial Communications Office.

2009

3 July 2009
Speech by Mr Justice Beatson
Forensic Science and Human Rights: The Challenges (PDF 169kb)

3 July 2009
Speech by Sir Mark Potter, President of the Family Division
The Hershman / Levy Memorial Lecture (PDF 109kb)

25 June 2009
Speech by Sir Anthony May, President of the Queen's Bench Division
Costs Conference, Cardiff (PDF 71kb)

9 June 2009
Speech by Lord Clarke of Stone-cum-Ebony, Master of the Rolls
Mediation – An Integral Part of our Litigation Culture (PDF 47kb)

22 May 2009
Speech by Mr Justice Beatson
The 31st Blackstone Lecture: Reforming an Unwritten Constitution (PDF 192kb)

18 May 2009
Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Civil Mediation Council Conference (PDF 45kb)

15 May 2009
Speech by The Rt Hon Lady Justice Arden DBE
Human Rights and Civil Wrongs: Tort Law Under the Spotlight (PDF 131kb)

5 May 2009
Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Judicial Independence and Responsibilities (PDF 61kb)

30 April 2009
Speech by Lord Justice Thomas
From the Childrens Act 1908 to today - Any progress for children in court? (PDF 89kb)

28 April 2009
Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Encouraging Diversity in the Judiciary (PDF 46kb)

15 April 2009
Speech by Sir Mark Potter, President of the Family Division
Seminar on Forced Marriages: Law, Religion and Practice - Opening Remarks (PDF 38kb)

15 April 2009
Speech by Mr Justice Munby
Seminar on Forced Marriages: Law, Religion and Practice (PDF 70kb)

3 April 2009
Speech by Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls
Kadi, Fundamental Rights and The Rule of Law (PDF 96kb)

1 April 2009
Speech by Lord Hoffmann published by Judicial Studies Board
The Universality of Human Rights (Word 90kb)

1 April 2009
Speech by Nicholas Moss JP
UK Border Agency Inspectorate: An Inspector Calls (PDF 83kb)

23 March 2009
Speech by Mr Justice McFarlane
Resolution National Conference 2009 (PDF 91kb)

16 March 2009
Speech by Lord Justice Thomas
The Financial Crisis: The Role Of Law And Regulation (PDF 131kb)

11 March 2009
Speech by Baroness Margaret Prosser
Diversity Conference – A Judiciary for the 21st Century (PDF 27kb)

11 March 2009
Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Diversity Conference (PDF 49kb)

16 February 2009
Speech by Lord Justice Carnwath, Senior President of Tribunals
Tribunal Reform – the Scottish dimension (PDF 70kb)

23 January 2009
Speech by Mr Justice Fulford
Diversity speech - South East Circuit (PDF 56kb)