Podcasts about high court judge

In this episode we sit down with Bambos Charalambous MP, the former Labour whip now marshalling the supporters of the assisted dying bill in the Public Bill Committee. As the bill faces intense debate, Charalambous explains the major shift from having a High Court Judge oversee assisted dying applications to a specialist panel — and why, despite extensive discussion, the Committee won't vote on this crucial change for some time. We also explore the complexities of parliamentary procedure, the legislative timetable, and the role of social media in shaping the debate. Plus, Ruth and Mark break look at the remaining timetable for getting the bill through the Commons and then the House of Lords._____

E109 The Fifth CourtA most amusing encounter.Hosts Peter Leonard and Mark Tottenham talk to retired judge Bernard Barton, a fabulous raconteur, about his life and times, including his career as a used car salesman!Bernard Barton is a retired Irish judge who served on the High Court from 2014 until his retirement in March 2021. During his tenure, he was known for his opposition to certain judicial reforms, notably the controversial guidelines proposed by the Judicial Council's Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee. These guidelines aimed to standardise awards in personal injury cases, a move Barton and several of his colleagues resisted. He remains actively engaged in legal discourse, particularly concerning defamation law. He has been a vocal critic of government proposals to abolish juries in High Court defamation cases, arguing that such a move would undermine the role of juries in the judicial process. Beyond this he has expressed concerns about the composition of the High Court bench, suggesting it does not adequately represent a fair cross-section of society. He has also advocated for the utilisation of retired judges to alleviate pressures within the court system, proposing that experienced former judges could be called upon to assist as needed. He recommends a number of movies, including Laurence of Arabia, Gandhi and A Man for All Seasons.His choice of book is 'A sparrow's flight : the memoirs of Lord Hailsham of St. Marylebone' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week tens of thousands of people from all walks of life and all ages converged on Parliament in opposition against ACT's Treaty Principles Bill. The bill seeks to redefine principles that have been developed over decades. ACT leader David Seymour was unavailable for an interview so Mihi speaks to one of the country's leading legal experts on the Treaty. Sir Edward Taihakurei Durie helped establish the Waitangi Tribunal in 1975 and was its chairman, as well as being a former High Court Judge and Chief Judge of the Ma¯ori Land Court . He tells Mihi about how the genesis of the principles came from then Minister of Maori Affairs, Matiu Rata.

Jacqui Browne, disability activist and thalidomide survivor

An Accra High Court has dismissed Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson's application for a mistrial in the ongoing Ambulance case. It follows numerous applications filed by the first accused person and the third accused, Richard Jakpa

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal inquiry into the conduct of Gauteng high court Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela has been postponed to May, after his legal team notified the tribunal that the judge has been hospitalised. The Tribunal is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Chris Jafta as it investigates complaints lodged against Maumela by Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo regarding alleged excessive delays in handing down a significant number of his judgments. Maumela, who presided over the Senzo Meyiwa trial, has been suspended alongside Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa -Thusi, pending the outcome of the tribunal inquiry. Yesterday the tribunal heard how Maumela took almost 5 years to conclude a single judgment. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole.

Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe removed from office by Radio Islam

It was the late 1970s, and members of the NSW police force were tapping phones, illegally, in the hopes of cracking down on organised crime. The sorts of people they had in their sights were well-known underworld figures, like Abe Saffron, known as “Mr Sin”, and drug boss Robert Trimbole. But what they stumbled upon instead, shocked them. Conversations between a high court justice and his well-placed friends that would implicate the judge, Lionel Murphy, for years, in corruption allegations.  Today, Lindsay Murdoch, one of the two journalists who broke this story for The Age, on the secret tapes that unleashed one of the most controversial political sagas of the 1980s.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the late 1970s, and members of the NSW police force were tapping phones, illegally, in the hopes of cracking down on organised crime. The sorts of people they had in their sights were well-known underworld figures, like Abe Saffron, known as “Mr Sin”, and drug boss Robert Trimbole. But what they stumbled upon instead, shocked them. Conversations between a high court justice and his well-placed friends that would implicate the judge, Lionel Murphy, for years, in corruption allegations.  Today, Lindsay Murdoch, one of the two journalists who broke this story for The Age, on the secret tapes that unleashed one of the most controversial political sagas of the 1980s.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richie is joined by Christine Hart and Stuart Waiton. Last week, a High Court Judge told Mirror Group Newspapers to pay Prince Harry over £140,000 in damages for hacking his phone. What if the phone hacking scandal was the brainchild of the deep state in order to destroy the free press in the UK? Christine Hart believes that this is the case. Christine is a journalist and Sunday Times bestselling author. Do not miss her. https://twitter.com/christinehartPIThe Scottish Union for Education (SUE) is warning that Scotland's schools are teaching subjects through the prism of social justice and anti-racism. SUE chairman Stuart Waiton claims that: "the clear sense of what education is, is being lost – lost not least of all as a consequence of the politicisation of the curriculum and the overloading of education with adult (elite) concerns about everything other than the very thing that schools are there to provide." This is a must-listen interview.  https://scottishunionforeducation.substack.com/

Inspiration can strike anywhere… and for today's guest, listening to a High Court Judge sparked her lightbulb moment.  Antonia Marran quit her day job in the world of media to pursue a career as a Family Lawyer and Parenting Coordinator. From conflict to co-parenting, Antonia has dedicated the latter part of her career to helping families delicately deal with the difficulties of divorce.  Although it's a sensitive subject for many, this episode is full of plenty of laughs as Antonia talks about life growing up with her older sister Nicole Kidman, to her strange choice of toast spread in the Hard Hitting Questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to "Power, Wealth or Purpose?" for our second season! In Episode 11, Oscar sits down with Tim Owen KC, a barrister and King's Counsel at Matrix Chambers, and a deputy high court judge in the Cayman Islands. Tim, an LSE History graduate, will discuss his dual roles in the legal field and share insights from his podcast "Double Jeopardy," which delves into law and politics in the UK. In this episode, Tim Owen shares captivating insights from his legal career, including his defence of high-profile clients such as Rurik Jutting and Jimmy Lai. He delves into the origins of his career, recounting his initial steps into the legal world and what led him to become a barrister. Tim also demystifies the meaning of 'KC' in his title, offering listeners a clearer understanding of this prestigious legal distinction. Also, we discuss the significant hurdles faced by young, non-privileged barristers in the UK, highlighting the systemic challenges within the legal profession. Next week, we're excited to feature Harvard Professor Matt Liebman, an archaeologist focusing on Native American history, in a conversation with Paul. Don't forget to share this episode, subscribe on Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram, and email us your feedback at power.wealth.purpose@gmail.com. Hosts: Oscar Schuller and Paul Greitemann Producer: Elian Jorand

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Baroness Hale of Richmond is a pioneering female legal mind who became President of the Supreme Court in the U.K. Baroness Hale of Richmond was invited to give the Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Lecture by the British Luxembourg Society this week; only the second woman in its history to have done so, the first being Margaret Thatcher. Her talk was entitled “The Independence of the Judiciary and some of its Enemies”. Baroness Hale is, in the words of criminal barrister Gareth Weetman, ‘legal royalty'. Her fame grew beyond the world of legal minds when, as President of the Supreme Court, she had to deliver the verdict that Boris Johnson's prorogation of parliament was “void and of no effect”. She did so whilst wearing a demure black dress adorned with a striking spider brooch. In this interview at RTL she wore her favourite brooch - two mating dragonflies. Lady Hale's life story is now available in her book, Spider Woman. I highly suggest you listen to it in audible format, with Lady Hale herself as narrator. This highlights the sparkle and keen sense of intelligence in her voice. During this interview, we start with the ‘Spider' story and move onto whether Lady Hale believes British Parliament is in favour of an independent judiciary, or whether she feels the Supreme Court justices are influenced by Government. We also mention Suella Braverman, as the Supreme Court very recently ruled her idea of sending refugees coming to the UK to Rwanda as unlawful. In Lady Hale's lifetime as an academic, Law Commissioner, High Court Judge, Lord Justice of Appeal, Lord of Appeal in Ordinary, and finally President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Lady Hale has effected great change in the legal rights of women, children and those with mental health issues, amongst much else. In this long discussion we have a glimpse into the life of an extremely agile mind that has developed British law for the benefit of a greater proportion of society. Lady Hale believes we need more basic education of the judiciary processes in school in order to understand how law is there for the benefit of society; how things link together. Her only daughter, Julia Hoggett, is CEO at the London Stock Exchange, and is another trailblazer in her own right. Lady Hale's late second-husband, Julian Farrand, had the wonderful piece of advice: "All I want is more than enough". Lady Hale is the middle of three daughters who all became Head Girl of their school in Yorkshire and the only ladies to marry 30 miles beyond their home village. Her parents were accomplished teachers and her father's sudden death aged just 49, when she was 13, developed a core of resilience and non-dependence on a man for income. Baroness Hale was accompanied by Sir Nicholas Forwood KC.

The Australian High Court has revealed every single one of their current judges is a member of Qantas' exclusive Chairman's Lounge. Described as the 'most exclusive' club in the country, the invitation-only club offers their hand-picked members extra perks on demand. This comes as Qantas is facing legal action for sacking 1700 staff members during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this is another mark against the airline, following the other controversies impacting the company. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal of High Court Judge Tintswalo Annah Nana Makhubele resumed today. The tribunal is considering allegations of misconduct in relation to Judge Makhubele's time as chair of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) board. This is after commuter activist organisation #UniteBehind laid the complaint with the Judicial Service Commission in 2019 accusing Makhubele of misconduct when she took up dual roles of Gauteng High Court judge and chairperson of the PRASA board. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to reporter Canny Maphanga...

In today's episode I share a true story about how a High Court Judge fell victim of Imposter Syndrome. I chat about how to overcome feelings of being an imposter, what messages you are giving off about your capabilities and values by the style you are  presenting to the world and how we can boost our confidence with the transformative power of fashion and style. Like to know more? Head over to the website libbyallaway.com.au and don't forget to follow on Insta @libby_your_style_coach.Support the show: https://www.libbyallaway.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E 37 The Fifth CourtPeter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL ask recently retired High Court judge Deirdre Murphy why she thinks there are too many barristers in the Irish legal system, why she dislikes large law firms, why the State should adopt the model litigant role, what she thinks of the Ireland for Law concept.She tells the terrific story where a judge delivered a 'judgement of Solomon' in a family law case which was very clever indeed.Ms Justice Murphy was appointed to the High Court in 2014 and retired in March 2023. She previously practised as a barrister, called to the Bar in 1979 {she did a lot of fisheries law] and became a senior counsel in 1999To fund her studies she worked in arts administration, at the then Oscar Theatre in Sandymount, now a Sikh Temple.There's also a discussion about three interesting cases from the Decisis.ie casebooka case involving the refusal of critical skills employmenta ward of court case and whether a detention was it legitimatea case in the construction sector concerning a contractSign up at www.TheFifthCourt.com for your own personal copy of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Post Office has been placed under business rescue despite provisional liquidators for the entity pointing out that it may not be the best option to save the group. A High Court Judge also highlighted that liquidating the SOE may have far reaching consequences for the entire economy. Business Day TV assessed the options in greater detail with Gareth Cremen, Partner in Business Restructuring, Rescue and Insolvency at Cox Yeats.

Dr Nandipha Magudumana has lost her bid to have the court declare her arrest in Tanzania illegal. Free State High Court Judge, Phillip Loubster dismissed the application with costs.  In his judgement he stated that Magudumana was clearly aware of the charges she would face, during the handover process between the Tanzania government and South Africa, upon her arrival in the country.  The judge has also made it clear that if Dr Nandipha Magudumana has a problem with the decison by Tanzanian officials to deport her , she must take it up with Tanzania and the Free State High Court has no jurisdiction to decide on such issues.  Here is Free State High Court Judge, Phillip Loubster reading the judgement

 Pretoria high court Judge Tintswalo Makhubele has come under scrutiny as she appears under the Judicial Conduct Tribunal. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal hearing commenced on Monday at the Southern Sun hotel in Rosebank, north of Johannesburg following complaints leveled against her by #UniteBehind with the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) against Judge Makhubele. She's been implicated in gross misconduct for allegedly holding a dual status as a Judge and as Chair of the PRASA Board of Control. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Pearl Magubane.

MiLords are now a full spree to outdo their own transgressions. Judicial side intervention in an already notified appointment to Madras High Court, of Victoria Gowrie, displays an inconsistency in SC's approach to what hey have themselves called 'Freedom of Speech'. Sanjay Dixit explains

We're excited to bring you our first show for 2023. Our guest today is a topical choice given the recent surprise announcement by New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, that she was stepping down. Topical because we're speaking with another female political trailblazer.The Honourable Nicola Roxon was elected to Australia's Federal Parliament at the age of just 31. She became Australia's Health Minister for 4 years and then the country's first Attorney General. After 15 years in politics she decided it was time for a change and she now has a portfolio of board roles as director and Chair. In this episode you'll hear: How a High Court Judge joked Nicola may cause a constitutional crisis when, as a young Associate, Nicola shared her plans for her next career stepHow Nicola handled and navigated the cut and (sometimes brutal) thrust of politics without taking things personallyAbout the world leading health initiative she introduced that's been copied around the world and received special recognition from the World Health Organisation; and How Nicola made the transition from politics to corporate boards after 15 years in Parliament. We think you'll glean lots of useful nuggets from this conversation with the thoughtful and purposeful Nicola Roxon. Enjoy…Useful LinksNicola's website: https://www.nicolaroxon.com/ Nicola on Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr Justice Brian O'Moore ordered the release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison last night, where he has spent the last 108 days for contempt of court. The High Court Judge made the ruling saying he was ‘exploiting his imprisonment for his own ends'. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Independent gave us more details on this.

Mr Justice Brian O'Moore ordered the release of Enoch Burke from Mountjoy Prison last night, where he has spent the last 108 days for contempt of court. The High Court Judge made the ruling saying he was ‘exploiting his imprisonment for his own ends'. Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Independent gave us more details on this.

A High Court judge has reserved his decision on temporarily removing custody of a baby, whose parents don't want blood from Covid-vaccinated donors used in his life saving surgery. The parents say they won't permit the operation unless it uses blood from unvaccinated donors. Herald reporter George Block says Paul White, Te Whatu Ora's lawyer told the court this is a matter of life and death. "He said the survival of the baby who has suppression is dependent on the application for the guardianship transferred to the High Court being granted. And as expected, he said the safety of the vaccine has been established by the Court and shouldn't be re-litigated." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our courts reporter, Vivienne Traynor, reports from the High Court where a judge has criticised the Government's handling of legislation to regulate international surrogacy after reports emerged in the media on the issue.

Welcome to Kids Pod, the podcast where kids get to ask adults the questions they really want to know. Nothing is too rude to ask. You send in your questions and our adults will give kids the answers they really want to hear. Aimee Chan is the author of 8 books titled My Grandma Is 100, The Very Hungry Reader, The Happy Mask, Peg Leg Pedicure, Alfie the Guard Dog, My Uncle Lives in Antarctica, Flo Sews and The Race to Pigroot. To purchase books by Aimee Chan, go to aimeechan.com/books. Kids Pod is extremely lucky today to welcome Justice Michelle Gordon to the podcast. Michelle is a judge in the most important court in Australia which is called the High Court. Although she doesn't have to wear a funny wig to work, she still wears robes in court and her job is to make decisions about some of the most important laws in the country. We are very fortunate that Justice Gordon found the time to answer all your questions. Kids Pod was created by Aimee Chan on Wiradjuri land. Jingle by Niki Strauss. Cover art by Glen Strauss. Narration by Joshua Sandral. If you liked this episode of Kids Pod you might also enjoy Episode 22 about being a wills lawyer with Sarah Fleet. To send us your questions for future episodes, contact us at aimeechan.com. We also ask that you please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes of Kids Pod. And to help other people to find us and spread the word, we would love it if you would give Kids Pod a 5 star rating and share our link with your friends. Special thanks to Justice Michelle Gordon, Ivor, Greta, Hazel, Henry, Ted, Sam and Tom. Thanks for listening.

 On an all-new Governance Update Steve Cooper visits the offices of our sponsor, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, and talks with Managing Partner Tony Raunic.  Tony and Steve unpack the governance news of the week including: Governance mis-steps at the Essendon Football Club;  a new High Court Judge and some wisdom from RBG; some topical legal goings-on; the proposed Air BNB waste charge in Tasmania; a costly defamation finding against a councillor; and more. Links:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-29/jayne-jagot-announced-new-high-court-judge/101485134https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-26/airbnb-waste-levy-hike-by-dorset-council-prompts-fury-from-owner/101469580 https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/councillor-to-pay-developer-205-000-for-comments-on-community-facebook-page-20221004-p5bn20.html 

Former High Court judge Virginia Bell is to lead the inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministries and is due to hand down her findings in just three months. Listen to the SBS Sinhala Radio's current affairs feature broadcast on Friday 02 September. - හිටපු ඔස්ට්‍රේලියානු අගමැති Scott Morrison තම ධුර කාලයේදී රහසේම අමාත්‍යධුර 5 ක් තමා විසින්ම පත්කරගෙන කටයුතු කිරීම සම්බන්ධයෙන් ස්වාධීන විමර්ශනයක් ආරම්භ කිරීමට හිටපු මහාධිකරණ විනිසුරුවරියක් පත් කිරීම පිළිබඳ තොරතුරු රැගත් සැප්තැම්බර් 02 වන දා සිකුරාදා ප්‍රචාරය වූ SBS සිංහල සේවයේ කාලීන තොරතුරු විශේෂාංගයට සවන්දෙන්න.

Virginia Bell is to lead the inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministries, and is due to hand down her findings in just three months.

In this latest SBS Hindi bulletin: A former High Court justice named to lead an inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret ministerial duties; Taiwan "more determined" to defend itself as American officials continue to visit; India says military exercise near the Line of Control (LAC) is "totally different and more news.

Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe's application to review and set aside the decision of the Judicial Service Commission for his impeachment by parliament has been dismissed  by the South Gauteng High Court. This comes after the Judicial Services Commission resolved last August, by a majority of eight members against four, to endorse the decision of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal that Hlophe should face impeachment by parliament for committing gross misconduct. This follows a complaint by judges of the Constitutional Court that Hlophe had attempted to  influence Justices Chris Jafta and  Bess Nkabinde in 2008 in a matter involving former president Jacob Zuma. Udo Carelse spoke to SABC parliamentary correspondent, Mercedes Bessent

In a stunning reversal, a High Court Judge publicly released the names of 6 trainee lawyers who had been caught cheating in the Bar exam. Is the punishment commensurate with the crime? Also, a former Grab driver accused of attempted rape of his intoxicated 19-year-old passenger in 2018 was acquitted. Contrary to what you might expect from the circumstantial evidence, a large number of online commentators agreed with the judge's decision. We discuss what led to this verdict and why. Our sponsor, MANSCAPED This episode is brought to ya by Manscaped, who are here for you with the best tools to get your balls ready for outdoor life as things open up in Singapore! Get 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING with promo code "YLB" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Find us here! YLB Subreddit YLB TikTok YLB YouTube YLB IG Support our Folklory journey towards 100 customers in 100 days! We'll help you turn your favourite memories into personal podcasts! Our newsletter The Folklore Issue #6 Names of trainee lawyers who cheated revealed S'pore High Court judge releases full names of 6 trainee lawyers who cheated during Bar exams Law Society president defends legal profession after ‘misguided' criticism over exam cheating case Redacting names of 6 trainee lawyers would cast cloud over Bar exam candidates, need to uphold principle of open justice: AGC Ex-Grab driver acquitted of sexual assault Explainer: Why was a former Grab driver acquitted of sexually assaulting his 19-year-old passenger? Attempted rape trial: Former Grab driver says he didn't initiate kissing with passenger who touched him ‘all over' One Shiok Comment Comment by u/DangerousCrime One Shiok Thing WePresent | A manifesto for life and art by artist Ai Weiwei Happiness | Netflix

In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda find out what a barrister does and talk to  Derek Sweeting QC, President of the Bar Council 2021 who is now a High Court Judge in the Queen's Bench Division and a Recorder in the Crown and County Courts.We discuss:the difference between a solicitor and a barristerwhy some barristers wear wigs and gownswhy  it is so important for the Bar to be independent and how that is related to the rule of law why diversity at the Bar is essential for access to justiceDerek also tells us that when he was  10 years old  he was really interested in science, loved reading science fiction and watching Star Trek!Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.orgPlease subscribe, rate, and share with your friends!

In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to the Honourable Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE, a High Court Judge, to ask her about the cases that are heard in the High Court and how judges are appointed to the High Court. We discuss:·      the three different types of courts within the High Court which deal with civil cases and where are they based·      what Joanna does in a typical working day as a judge·      what happens if people aren't happy with a decision in the high court·      how she became a barrister and judgeJo also tells us that when she 10 years old she was very proud of being able to stand on her head!Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.orgPlease subscribe, rate, and share with your friends!

It's World Children's Day! The theme for this year is “investing in our future means investing in our children.”On this episode, we speak with Paul. He is a senior banker, working as Head of Credit in a financial institution. What you wouldn't know if you saw him is that he was once a child in conflict with the law (CICL) and went through the juvenile justice system as a child. His story is heart-breaking, but is full of optimism and hope for every child who is currently in the juvenile justice system, their parents and other stakeholders as well.We are also joined by Hon. Lady Justice Teresia Matheka, who is a High Court Judge and Chairperson, NCAJ Special Taskforce on Children Matters. She is passionate about children matters and shares just why it's so important that we care for CICL - and what the Taskforce is doing in that regard.This is our first audiovisual episode, also available on our YouTube channel.Don't forget to follow/subscribe, share, rate/review!Follow us on social media (@wakili.sha on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and LinkedIn and @wakili_sha on Twitter). Learn more on our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Draft legislation on assisted dying is being debated in the House of Lords on Friday. The bill would give terminally-ill patients of sound mind, who have six months or less to live, the right to end their life with medication approved by two doctors and a High Court Judge. Martha Kearney speaks to Lord Forsyth, who watched his father slowly succumb to terminal cancer, and Baroness Grey-Thompson, who believes the bill would have a severe impact on disabled people.

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There are calls for the appointment of High Court judges to be more transparent, with the current system being described as outdated and elitist. There's no requirement for potential candidates to be formally interviewed, with some saying the prestigious job is often the result of a shoulder tap and coffee date. Anusha Bradley reports.

There are calls for the appointment of High Court judges to be more transparent, with the current system being described as outdated and elitist. There's no requirement for potential candidates to be formally interviewed, with some saying the prestigious job is often the result of a shoulder tap and coffee date. Anusha Bradley reports.

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, for our series on women in the judiciary, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge Bulelwa Pakati from the Eastern Cape division of the High Court. Judge Pakati's entry into the legal field was driven by the desire to overcome the cultural practice of Ukuthwala, which entails the abduction of young girls by men and forcing them into marriage. Judge Pakati sought justice for these girls, whose voices, choices and futures had been taken away from them. We consider the need to change narratives that no longer have a place in society, using examples of paid maternity leave in the workforce, and allowing teen mothers to continue their education. We discuss aspects of South Africa's National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence & Femicide in conjunction with views of building a more egalitarian society, noting the role of upholding the Constitution and making use of the country's education system as a sustainable socialisation vehicle to inform youth of their rights and obligations as upstanding citizens to transform society for the better. Tune in for more…

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, for our series on women in the judicary, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge Fathima Dawood from the Eastern Cape division of the High Court. This series is dedicated to celebrating Women's Month. Long before becoming a judge, Fathima Dawood was passionate about justice and coming to the aid of others. Her journey into the legal system was not easy. Her first hurdle was convincing her family to allow her to pursue a tertiary education and overcome traditional views that saw women as homemakers. As a trailblazer she contributed to changing social perceptions about women and helped opened opportunities for more women to realise their ambitions. We consider some of the transformation and support mechanisms that are enabling women to become judges and importantly retain them. Judge Dawood illustrates some of the actions undertaken by the National Association of Democratic Lawyers which highlights the plight of vulnerable members of society. For example taking justice to people, not just offering free services but ensuring that people in need can access justice. Another instance concerned a prison that permitted children under the age of three to remain with mothers serving their sentence, which speaks to issues of child development, adverse effects of growing up in a confined space,  and the role of mothers as primary caregivers. We address the role of support systems to enable career development and Judge Dawood reflects on the impact her mother had on her life and calls upon the sisterhood of women to help each other rise. Tune in for more…

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, for our series on women in the judiciary, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge Lindiwe Vukeya – from the Mpumalanga division of the High Court. This series is dedicated to celebrating Women's Month. Judge Vukeya's career choice epitomises the influencing role educators play to nurture young minds and help them rise to their full potential. She reflects on her background, growing up in a child-headed household, persevering and actively seeking tools like bursaries and overcoming the odds to succeed. She explains a pioneering concept piloting indigenous language courts in the Barberton sub cluster. She shares a few memorable cases which highlight the vulnerability of women in society. We discuss The Marriage and Matrimonial Property Law Amendment Act 3 of 1988, which dealt with issues of property ownership, the right for women to retain their property and choices of whether they marry in or out of community of property. Tune in for more…

This week on Womanity-Women in Unity, in our series on women in the judiciary Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge Thandoluhle Mankge – from the Mpumalanga division of the High Court. This series is dedicated to celebrating Women's Month. Judge Mankge shares her journey to the judiciary and rising through the ranks to the bench, which was motivated, in part, to ensure people have access to justice. For example, early in her career she observed the postponement of numerous cases due to a shortage of interpreters and took it upon herself to become an interpreter to help people have their day in court and reduce delays. We discuss some of the gender equality instruments that have been developed and implemented, which assert that women's participation and representation in decision-making bodies is a human right. However, we emphasise that legislation cannot remain paper rhetoric, it must be applied in practice for women's rights to be honoured as human rights. Tune in for more…

Ep. 40 Rachel Doyle SCRachel is one of the country's most senior female barristers. She has taken the extraordinary step of writing a book (Power and Consent) which directly addresses the allegations of sexual harassment by 6 former Judges Associates against a former High Court Judge, Dyson Heydon.And the current Chief Justice of the High Court, Justice Susan Kiefel, not only believes these women, she has personally apologised to each of them for their appalling treatment. It's all unprecedented in the legal world. That's what makes this turn of events so fascinating and timely.Rachel explores these events through the prism of two vital topics…power and consent, as the title of the book would imply. And what she finds makes for a sobering discussion.We explore how we could possibly get to this situation and,  some answers she proposes. They're simple….and brilliant. And having been a barrister for over 25 years, her views and thoughts are worth listening to. Rachel's book, Power and Consent can be found at Booktopia:https://www.booktopia.com.au/power-consent-rachel-doyle/book/9781922464125.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786ReMxFjszmslAhonB05q0W_6mzbEFdR4pOZa-Z-1AOFLQVPkuoz4vhoCJeMQAvD_BwE#Reallyinterestingwomen #RIW #racheldoyle #powerandconsent 

Interview with crime writer and ex judge, Peter Murphy by Paul Burke about his latest legal thriller in the Ben Schroeder series, VERBALVerbal opens with a brutal double murder in Sarajevo in 1983. The investigation leads us into a world of spies, fugitives, armed nationalists, drug trafficking and police fit up.As well as the Ben Schroeder historical series Peter talks about his contemporary Judge Walden novels reflecting on the experiences of a High Court Judge. As a defence counsel at the Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal in the Hague Peter met some extraordinary people and relates a tale of a humbling and emotional experience. And there's even time to talk about Lord Lucan's disappearance, getting a tour of Aspinall's private gambling club and an insider view of the parlous state of the British legal system today.

In an all new episode of Homemade Melodies, Geraldine Bicette-Joseph talks to Ermin Moise. Presently a High Court Judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, he joins our host, giving her insight into his life as one of the youngest judges to ever be appointed to the ECSC. All of this whilst they listen to his favourite Saint Lucian tracks. Ermin's list includes Soca with Me by Invader, Saint Lucia We Love by Mongster and One Day's Work by Herb Black.

In this series finale, Leslie Samuels QC joins host Mark Ablett to talk about special guardianship orders in the light of the Public Law Working Group's recent report. As a leading silk and deputy High Court Judge, Leslie offers unparalleled insight into the issues raised by the report and what is needed to address them. Fear not, the Family Law Podcast will be back soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge Segopotje Sheila Mphahlele – from the Mpumalanga division of the High Court. We reflect on strategies that reduce gender bias in recruitment processes, such as the inclusion of women on selection panels. Judge Mphahlele reflects on former International Development Law Organisation’s Director-General Irene Khan statement, “The quality of justice for women improves when women are not only consumers of justice, but also providers of justice”, and the need to increase the number of female judges in South Africa. In our discussion about gender equality Judge Mphahlele considers the influencing effects that parents have on shaping children’s attitudes of women and men and through a paradigm shift that focuses on both girls and boys to help evolve society towards a more egalitarian one. We consider education as an enabler and Judge Mphahlele goes further to describe it as a liberator, which frees women from being dependent on others, and potentially remaining in abusive relationships because they lack the means to stand on their own. Tune in for more….

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge Thoba Poyo-Dlwati – from the KwaZulu Natal division of the High Court. Judge Poyo-Dlwati shares key landmarks in her career and her involvement with various legal associations that aim to increase the representation of women and their advancement in justice institutions. We also discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on transforming ways of working in the legal system. In light of national women’s month this year, which is celebrated under the theme, “Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights for an Equal Future” Judge Poyo-Dlwati reflects on some of the recent equality gains women have attained and considers what needs to be done to accelerate equality for women.  Judge Poyo-Dlwati considers how, “women can have it all”, with the relevant support structures and equitable distribution of family responsibilities between parents. Tune in for more….

Hailed as ‘a fearless exposer of folly, vice and crime’ when it first hit the streets in the 1890s, Truth was later condemned by a High Court Judge as ‘a wretched little paper, reeking of filth, injurious to the health of house servants and young girls’. Adrian Tame knows that better than anyone as he worked for Truth for more than a decade as a reporter and news editor. In the years it was owned by the Murdoch family he worked alongside young Rupert as he cut his teeth on the shock horror scandals that graced the pages of Truth when it was selling a whopping 400,000 copies a week. Funny, often outrageous and always thoroughly entertaining, The Awful Truth is a rollercoaster ride through an colourful era of newspapers and larger-than-life reporters that we will never see the like of again. In this episode, Adrian joins Max Lewis to chat about revisiting his scandalous time at 'Truth' (including a Bikie story too shocking for the book), and his opinions on journalism today. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2DlcwHW

Hailed as ‘a fearless exposer of folly, vice and crime' when it first hit the streets in the 1890s, Truth was later condemned by a High Court Judge as ‘a wretched little paper, reeking of filth, injurious to the health of house servants and young girls'. Adrian Tame knows that better than anyone as he worked for Truth for more than a decade as a reporter and news editor. In the years it was owned by the Murdoch family he worked alongside young Rupert as he cut his teeth on the shock horror scandals that graced the pages of Truth when it was selling a whopping 400,000 copies a week.Funny, often outrageous and always thoroughly entertaining, The Awful Truth is a rollercoaster ride through an colourful era of newspapers and larger-than-life reporters that we will never see the like of again. In this episode, Adrian joins Max Lewis to chat about revisiting his scandalous time at 'Truth' (including a Bikie story too shocking for the book), and his opinions on journalism today. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2DlcwHW

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to permanent High Court Judge Tebogo Djaje – from the North West division of the High Court. Judge Djaje shares her journey to the judiciary and rising through the ranks to the bench. She relays some of her experiences presiding over sexual offences, highlighting the effects of victim trauma and various support structures in place to assist witnesses. We discuss the role of institutions like the South African Women Lawyers Association and initiatives like Take a Girl Child to Work to create space to ensure there is participation of women across all spheres of society, and encourage girls and women to pursue the road less travelled – challenges bring opportunity. We reflect on skills that working mothers use to juggle the demands of family and career, citing time management as an effective tool. Judge Djaje considers that with hope and confidence women can achieve and do it all. Tune in for more….

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge – Mokgere Masipa of the KwaZulu Natal division of the High Court. We discuss some of her motivations for entering the legal profession, which included witnessing first-hand injustices of the maintenance courts as a child. We address some of the success factors that have contributed to her career, such as pursuing her dream, collegiality, sacrifice and a supportive family. Judge Masipa shares a few of her significant cases which impacted on education rights and rape offences.  In terms of trying to reduce the incidence of gender-based violence, Judge Masipa considers the need to actively educate society and direct behavioural change by introducing a gender sensitive curriculum at schools, establishing user-friendly community centres with appropriately skilled personnel and adequate training for first-responders, like police, to professionally attend to GBV cases.  We consider the challenge of sexism that women face in the work place and urge them to confront this issue, utilising legislation that has been designed to combat discrimination. Tune in for more….

This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to High Court Judge - Anna Maleshane Kgoele of the Mpumalanga division of the High Court, who formerly served as president of the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges. She shares some career milestones and reflects on a few memorable cases. We look at some of the initiatives that promote women in the judiciary and emphasise the work that the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges focuses on, such as capability building through various programmes. Looking towards bettering the future for women, Judge Kgoele considers several elements are necessary, namely: increasing the presence of female leadership across public and private sectors, promoting solidarity amongst women, building strong alliances between women and their male counterparts, encouraging women to be ambitious and ascend the ladder of whatever profession they chose to enter. Tune in for more….

In this episode of the Hey Legal Quiz, Edith Forrest, Advocate, takes Temporary High Court Judge, Sheriff John Morris QC through twenty questions about life in law and beyond. A fascinating insight from one of the most senior lawyers in Scotland.Check out the other Hey Legal Quiz Episodes on our YouTube channel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Australian employers are being urged to take stronger action against workplace harassment, following explosive revelations of sexual misconduct involving a former High Court justice. - Pengusaha Australia didesak untuk mengambil tindakan yang lebih kuat terhadap pelecehan di tempat kerja, menyusul pernyataan pelecehan seksual yang melibatkan mantan Hakim pengadilan tinggi.

An independent investigation commissioned by the High Court found that six former staff members were sexually harassed by the former judge Dyson Heydon. A suburban lawyer has been sentenced to jail for stealing from his clients, including taking money from trust accounts. What is the best way to regulate lawyers?

An independent investigation commissioned by the High Court found that six former staff members were sexually harassed by the former judge Dyson Heydon. A suburban lawyer has been sentenced to jail for stealing from his clients, including taking money from trust accounts. What is the best way to regulate lawyers?

An independent investigation commissioned by the High Court found that six former staff members were sexually harassed by the former judge Dyson Heydon. A suburban lawyer has been sentenced to jail for stealing from his clients, including taking money from trust accounts. What is the best way to regulate lawyers?

In this episode, senior journalist Jacqueline Maley is joined by senior investigative journalist Kate McClymont to discuss their investigation into former High Court Justice Dyson Heydon. An independent inquiry found Mr. Heydon to have sexually harassed six young female associates.  Yesterday, the Sydney Morning Herald uncovered further allegations from senior legal figures including a judge who claims he indecently assaulted her.  These women claim Mr. Heydon's status as one of the most powerful men in the country protected him from being held accountable for his actions.  

An independent investigation commissioned by the High Court found that six former staff members were sexually harassed by the former judge Dyson Heydon. A suburban lawyer has been sentenced to jail for stealing from his clients, including taking money from trust accounts. What is the best way to regulate lawyers?

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We catch up with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner partner and Deputy High Court Judge Tim Smith.

This conference, organised by Cambridge Family Law together with the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Family Law, explored a range of issues and challenges surrounding the law and practice of national and international surrogacy from a practical perspective. Practitioners, lawmakers, academics and other participants will discuss the legal consequences of the rise in surrogacy arrangements and, in particular, reproductive tourism. For more information about the conference see: https://www.family.law.cam.ac.uk/international-surrogacy-forum-2019 This recording is from Part VII - The Way Forward - General discussion, with Dame Lucy Morgan Theis DBE (High Court of England and Wales). The former chair of the Family Law Bar Association, Mrs Justice Lucy Theis, was appointed to be a High Court Judge in 2010. Mrs Justice Theis DBE, was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1982 and took Silk in 2003. She was appointed a Recorder in 2000 and was approved to sit as a deputy High Court Judge. She was head of Field Court Chambers until 2010. She was appointed a Family Division Liaison Judge on the South Eastern Circuit in 2011 with responsibility for Kent, Surrey and Sussex and in 2017 for London and Thames Valley. In 2018 she was appointed Senior Family Liaison Judge. She sits on the Family Procedure Rules Committee and the Family Justice Council and is the lead judge in relation to applications under the HFEA 2008.

This conference, organised by Cambridge Family Law together with the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Family Law, explored a range of issues and challenges surrounding the law and practice of national and international surrogacy from a practical perspective. Practitioners, lawmakers, academics and other participants will discuss the legal consequences of the rise in surrogacy arrangements and, in particular, reproductive tourism. For more information about the conference see: https://www.family.law.cam.ac.uk/international-surrogacy-forum-2019 This recording is from Part VII - The Way Forward - General discussion, with Dame Lucy Morgan Theis DBE (High Court of England and Wales). The former chair of the Family Law Bar Association, Mrs Justice Lucy Theis, was appointed to be a High Court Judge in 2010. Mrs Justice Theis DBE, was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1982 and took Silk in 2003. She was appointed a Recorder in 2000 and was approved to sit as a deputy High Court Judge. She was head of Field Court Chambers until 2010. She was appointed a Family Division Liaison Judge on the South Eastern Circuit in 2011 with responsibility for Kent, Surrey and Sussex and in 2017 for London and Thames Valley. In 2018 she was appointed Senior Family Liaison Judge. She sits on the Family Procedure Rules Committee and the Family Justice Council and is the lead judge in relation to applications under the HFEA 2008.

This conference, organised by Cambridge Family Law together with the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Family Law, explored a range of issues and challenges surrounding the law and practice of national and international surrogacy from a practical perspective. Practitioners, lawmakers, academics and other participants will discuss the legal consequences of the rise in surrogacy arrangements and, in particular, reproductive tourism. For more information about the conference see: https://www.family.law.cam.ac.uk/international-surrogacy-forum-2019 This recording is from Part VII - The Way Forward - General discussion, with Dame Lucy Morgan Theis DBE (High Court of England and Wales). The former chair of the Family Law Bar Association, Mrs Justice Lucy Theis, was appointed to be a High Court Judge in 2010. Mrs Justice Theis DBE, was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1982 and took Silk in 2003. She was appointed a Recorder in 2000 and was approved to sit as a deputy High Court Judge. She was head of Field Court Chambers until 2010. She was appointed a Family Division Liaison Judge on the South Eastern Circuit in 2011 with responsibility for Kent, Surrey and Sussex and in 2017 for London and Thames Valley. In 2018 she was appointed Senior Family Liaison Judge. She sits on the Family Procedure Rules Committee and the Family Justice Council and is the lead judge in relation to applications under the HFEA 2008.

The man who pushed a High Court judge over in a fit of road rage incident, has been sentenced to community work. James Lawrence Beaumont Gilliland was charged with injuring Justice Mary Peters "with reckless disregard for the safety of others" following an altercation in Auckland's Ponsonby in May.It resulted in Justice Peters breaking her wrist in four places. She sits in the High Court at Auckland.Gilliland, a 29-year-old computer programmer, initially pleaded not guilty to the charge.He then admitted the crime and sought a discharge without conviction.That application was rejected and he appeared in the Auckland District Court for sentencing this morning. Also today, a guilty plea by the man who broke Wellington's $300,000 Water Whirler sculpture, another mass pilot whale stranding on NZ shores, and the medicinal cannabis company calling for pot growers to bring in their unique strains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honourable Michael Kirby is an international jurist, educator and former judge on the High Court of Australia. He has undertaken many international activities for the United Nations, the OECD and the Global Fund Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. His recent international activities have included chairing the UN Commission of Inquiry on DPRK (North Korea). He is an Honorary Professor at 12 Australian and overseas universities and has been awarded prizes such as the Australian Human Rights Medal. Very few people have formal training in listening, despite its importance. Michael Kirby is no exception, speaking with Oscar for the podcast is the very first time he has ever discussed the role of listening in his work as a judge on the High Court of Australia. Michael Kirby begins by speaking about the value of his early family conversations and the gifts of communication that. he gained at that young age. His mother specifically modeled good listening skills. His father read to him often, he remembers specifically Grimm’s Fairy Tales, with moral lessons such as not being greedy or too big for your boots. Michael Kirby inherited his father’s storytelling voice from eagerly listening to him. Success in student politics at university was due in part to Michael Kirby’s ability to listen to others’ concerns and desires and to act on them. He gained their respect and support by listening intently in order to respond. He posits that perhaps politics is left wanting because people are not listening. Michael Kirby devised a form of note taking in tree diagrams, with the major and minor points displayed hierarchically. In this way, the whole picture can be gleaned from a glance, and the context isn’t overlooked. He makes clear that context is crucial for meaning. A day in the courts for a judge requires sustained attention to detail. Concentration is key for the whole day, listening and processing the case. Tune in to Learn Why to start your day early, before distractions begin Why being 'present' isn't enough to listen well How to focus the mind to listen for long periods of time How to make decisions after listening About Michael Kirby's work with the United Nations and North Korean refugees

Shruti Ajitsaria is the head of global law firm Allen & Overy technology innovation space Fuse. A former derivatives lawyer she is also an angel investor in tech and non tech start ups, a TEDx speaker, alumni of Google Start Up Campus and a mentor with Techstars. ​We talk about the difference between an incubator and Fuse, the type of programs they run, its evolution and how her third maternity leave pushed her to accept new challenges including applying to be a deputy High Court Judge.  In a very entertaining conversation she reveals how she started angel investing and how her journey with Fuse has taken her outside the scope of normal legal practice and how Allen & Overy is innovating in many areas opening up innovation to everyone within the firm.   

In this podcast, we catch up with David Stone about what it's like to be a solicitor working as a deputy high court judge, and how more solicitors can join the judiciary.

Lord Neuberger, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, spoke at Clare College on the evening of 12 March 2018 on the subject of 'Judicial Impartiality: Essential or Impossible?'. Lord Neuberger examined this from the perspective of both court and arbitral adjudication. Having graduated as a scientist and spent three years as an investment banker, David Neuberger became a barrister in 1975, and in 1987 was appointed Queen’s Counsel. In 1996, he was appointed a High Court Judge, in the Chancery Division. In 2004, he was promoted to the Court of Appeal, and in 2007 he became a Law Lord. In 2009, he was appointed Master of the Rolls. In 2012, he became the President of the United Kingdom Supreme Court, from which he retired in September 2017. Since 2010, Lord Neuberger has been a Non-Permanent Judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal; in January 2018, he became a Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court. Lord Neuberger practises as an arbitrator from One Essex Court in the Temple, London (chambers of Lord Grabiner QC). Lord Neuberger is an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society, and an honorary member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Lord Neuberger, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, spoke at Clare College on the evening of 12 March 2018 on the subject of 'Judicial Impartiality: Essential or Impossible?'. Lord Neuberger examined this from the perspective of both court and arbitral adjudication. Having graduated as a scientist and spent three years as an investment banker, David Neuberger became a barrister in 1975, and in 1987 was appointed Queen’s Counsel. In 1996, he was appointed a High Court Judge, in the Chancery Division. In 2004, he was promoted to the Court of Appeal, and in 2007 he became a Law Lord. In 2009, he was appointed Master of the Rolls. In 2012, he became the President of the United Kingdom Supreme Court, from which he retired in September 2017. Since 2010, Lord Neuberger has been a Non-Permanent Judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal; in January 2018, he became a Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court. Lord Neuberger practises as an arbitrator from One Essex Court in the Temple, London (chambers of Lord Grabiner QC). Lord Neuberger is an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society, and an honorary member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Lord Neuberger, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, spoke at Clare College on the evening of 12 March 2018 on the subject of 'Judicial Impartiality: Essential or Impossible?'. Lord Neuberger examined this from the perspective of both court and arbitral adjudication. Having graduated as a scientist and spent three years as an investment banker, David Neuberger became a barrister in 1975, and in 1987 was appointed Queen’s Counsel. In 1996, he was appointed a High Court Judge, in the Chancery Division. In 2004, he was promoted to the Court of Appeal, and in 2007 he became a Law Lord. In 2009, he was appointed Master of the Rolls. In 2012, he became the President of the United Kingdom Supreme Court, from which he retired in September 2017. Since 2010, Lord Neuberger has been a Non-Permanent Judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal; in January 2018, he became a Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court. Lord Neuberger practises as an arbitrator from One Essex Court in the Temple, London (chambers of Lord Grabiner QC). Lord Neuberger is an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society, and an honorary member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Lord Neuberger, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, spoke at Clare College on the evening of 12 March 2018 on the subject of 'Judicial Impartiality: Essential or Impossible?'. Lord Neuberger examined this from the perspective of both court and arbitral adjudication. Having graduated as a scientist and spent three years as an investment banker, David Neuberger became a barrister in 1975, and in 1987 was appointed Queen’s Counsel. In 1996, he was appointed a High Court Judge, in the Chancery Division. In 2004, he was promoted to the Court of Appeal, and in 2007 he became a Law Lord. In 2009, he was appointed Master of the Rolls. In 2012, he became the President of the United Kingdom Supreme Court, from which he retired in September 2017. Since 2010, Lord Neuberger has been a Non-Permanent Judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal; in January 2018, he became a Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court. Lord Neuberger practises as an arbitrator from One Essex Court in the Temple, London (chambers of Lord Grabiner QC). Lord Neuberger is an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society, and an honorary member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

We have reaction on what this means for the Loughinisland families' pursuit of justice.

An Islamic faith school's policy of segregating boys from girls is unlawful sex discrimination, court of appeal judges have ruled. What are the implications? The new global spiritual head of the Swaminarayan Hindu organisation is in the UK this week in the run up to Diwali. Mahant Swami Maharaj's first official visit as leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan sect has been attracting thousands of daily worshippers - Vishva Samani went along to meet them. Senior Anglican Bishops have accused the Church of England's main insurer of "horse-trading" in the way it treats survivors of clergy sex abuse. The Archbishop of Canterbury has asked for a review of the way Lambeth Palace deals with those who have been abused in a church context. Donna Birrell reports. We report from Germany's oldest folk festival that celebrates St Lullus, a monk who travelled from Wiltshire to Germany in the 700s and is credited with spreading Christianity in Europe. A High Court Judge has ruled the Government's policy on torture victims is unlawful. Freedom From Torture tell us what the implications are for vulnerable people when a government changes their definition of torture. Jonathan Clark, Bishop of Croydon and Chair of the Churches' Refugee Network explains his response to the ruling. And ahead of World Food Day on Monday, Bob Walker reports from a church in Bristol hosting an event to highlight the moral issues of food waste.

In March 2017, a High Court Judge in Pakistan made the dramatic declaration that “blasphemers are terrorists.” The declaration is just one part of a growing national campaign to make disbelief socially, publicly and morally not just unacceptable, but one that allows Pakistani people the right to attack those who doubt the importance of Islam. Websites offer a satirical take on Islam and challenge the notion that Pakistan is an Islamic Republic, but the government replied with adverts in national newspapers and text messages to all Pakistanis, urging them to report those who express their online disbelief in God Mobeen Azhar listens to the intimate, anonymous diary entries of those who call themselves atheists, but daren’t say so publicly. He also ventures inside the secret meetings and parties safe havens for atheists to come together to hear how it is to live the life of a non-believer, in a country where religion is playing a bigger role in all areas of life. Presenter and Producer: Mobeen Azhar To find out read Mobeen’s piece on the BBC website go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-40580196 (Photo: The diary of a Pakistani Atheist, Credit: Mobeen Azhar)

On 11 September, the Second Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill will take place in the House of Commons. If eventually passed, it will allow a terminally ill adult (prognosis less than 6 months) resident in England or Wales to be supplied with a lethal prescription to be self-administered under the supervision of ‘an attending health professional’ (doctor or nurse). Before the prescription is issued, a High Court Judge will have to be satisfied that the person has (mental) capacity, and that the desire to hasten death is voluntary, settled and informed. The key criterion is short prognosis; the patient does not have to be ‘suffering unbearably’.Professor Robert Twycross, Emeritus Clinical Reader in Palliative Medicine, Oxford University, is against this bill being passed. Here he tells Gary Mitchell, EBN Social Media Editor, why.Read Professor Twycross's full editorial: http://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2015/08/11/eb-2015-102189.full

How Satanic abuse accusations in a North London suburb went global, but turned out to be untrue. Melanie Abbott investigates. It's members are, it's claimed, drawn mainly from a school and church in Hampstead. They are said to wear shoes made of baby skin, to dance with the skulls of dead babies and to sexually abuse young children. But the cult doesn't exist. The claims are, according to a High Court Judge, 'baseless' and those who have sought to perpetrate them are 'evil'. The Report investigates why, after a police inquiry and a family court judgement which unequivocally rubbished the notion of Satanic abuse in Hampstead, the allegations are proliferating on the internet and being spread all over the world? We hear from the supposed cult members who have had their personal details and photographs published online and received death threats. And we ask about the welfare of the two children at the centre of it all who were coerced into fabricating the fantastical story. Producer: Joe Kent.

The Hon. Sir Charles Haddon-Cave, High Court Judge, Judiciary of England and Wales delivers the 2014 Beaumont Named Lecture and discusses the lessons learned from the Nimrod Review.

Phillip Sales, High Court Judge and Statute Law Society member introduces the Making Legislation series which will look at how new laws are created.