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July 9, 2026
Judicial diversity statistics 2026 – statement from the Lady Chief Justice
Judicial diversity statistics for 2026 have been released today, including, for the first time, data on socio-economic background, sexual orientation, and religion or belief
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July 8, 2026
Judicial Office Business Plan for 2026-27
Read the business plan which sets out important priorities for the year ahead
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July 8, 2026
New protocol sets out an informal resolution route if legal professionals have a concern about a judge’s behaviour
The protocol aims to give legal professionals clarity in raising concerns informally
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July 6, 2026
New statutory guidance from the Lady Chief Justice on Live Links in Criminal Courts
Guidance aims to support access to justice and efficient use of court time and resources
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July 3, 2026
Speech by Mrs Justice Eady DBE: Bar Council Law Reform Lecture 2026 – Modern Slavery in 2026
Mrs Justice Eady DBE spoke at the Bar Council Law Reform Committee about the approach to the issue of modern slavery in 2026
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July 3, 2026
Mansion House speech 2026 by the Lady Chief Justice
The Lady Chief Justice, the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, gave her speech at Mansion House in London on Tuesday 1 July 2026
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July 2, 2026
Health, Education and Social Care Chamber: Resident Judges Pre-Application Seminar 2026
The pre-application seminar will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 21 July from 5 to 6pm
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June 23, 2026
Speech by the President of the King’s Bench Division – Without Fear or Favour: Judicial Independence, Past, Present and Future
Read the speech delivered by Dame Victoria Sharp, President of the King’s Bench Division, at Inner Temple
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June 12, 2026
Appointment of Lord and Lady Justices of Appeal
Find out who the new appointees are and read their biographies
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June 11, 2026
Lady Chief Justice gives evidence to House of Lords Constitution Select Committee
In her annual evidence session, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill covered the courts and tribunals backlogs, paid tribute to retiring senior judiciary, and more