Leader's Message: International Women's Day
14 Mar 24
One of the themes of International Women’s Day is the acceleration of progress by investing in women.
Read moreLeader's Christmas Message
22 Dec 23
The thing about the Bar is that we are capable, when we pull together in the right direction, of great things. Not just for us but the wider community… Unity isn’t just strength but also kindness.
Read moreLeader's Message: International Women's Day Embracing Equity
08 Mar 23
Today marks International Women’s Day. A day which we all must recognise and embrace, as the theme for the day implores.
Read moreLEADER BULLETIN 13th August 2021
13 Aug 21
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
This has been a sad week for the North Eastern Circuit with the death of two well-loved members Matthew Collins and Lorna Cole. You will all have read the heartfelt tribute paid to Matthew that was circulated earlier in the week, and it is right that I now say a little more about Lorna.
LEADER - BULLETIN 1st July 2021
01 Jul 21
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
It’s all downhill from here!
That is not a reference to the fact that it is my birthday (my true age is as you know shrouded in mystery) but to the fact that today marks the half way point of my leadership of the North Eastern Circuit – the finest Circuit.
LEADER_Blitz Courts & Leeds CCC Listing Practice Note 13 May 2021
14 May 21
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
Attached to this message is a listing note issued by the Recorder of Leeds today. It concerns a new listing initiative at Leeds that might conveniently be described as ‘blitz’ courts. All of you who work in Leeds regularly should take some time to read it.
These two courts will commence sitting on 14th June and are aimed at tackling the backlog of short bail cases that are awaiting trial. The Courts will be heavily listed and will provide an excellent opportunity to get these cases on for trial much sooner that might otherwise have been the case. As is clear from the note this initiative will not apply to custody cases, or Class 1 or 2 cases.
LEADER - Bulletin 19th Feb 2021
19 Feb 21
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
I am sorry to have to begin this message by pausing to remember His Honour Simon Hawkesworth QC who passed away this week. He was a lifelong member of the North Eastern Circuit and a former Circuit Officer who is fondly remembered across the entire Circuit. Our thoughts are with his family and friends and the Circuit Office will keep you updated about any arrangements for a Eulogy in due course.
LEADER - Bulletin 8 Jan 2021
08 Jan 21
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
Nobody said that this was going to be easy…………..
We were all no doubt relieved to see the back of 2020, but are now starting 2021 with another national lockdown and the rates of COVID higher than they were last April. There can be no doubt that very difficult weeks and month lie ahead of us personally and as a Circuit.
LEADER - Bulletin 4 Dec 2019
04 Dec 20
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
We are nearly at the end of what has been a long and generally pretty miserable year. The vaccine is on the horizon and we can hope with growing confidence that at some point in the spring or summer of next year all of this will be behind us.
NEC Extended Operating Hours Survey Report 24 July 2020
24 Jul 20
The North Eastern Circuit Women's Forum (NECWF) has conducted a survey amongst ALL members of Circuit on the proposed Extended Operating Hours. 678 members of Circuit responded. The report is published here and makes very interesting reading ....
Read moreLEADER - Bulletin 22nd July 2020
22 Jul 20
Dear Fellow Circuiteers,
Whilst I am sure that we all remain frustrated at the slow pace of the ‘recovery’, it is also right that we should acknowledge some of the positive steps forward that the Circuit has taken in the last week .....
LEADER'S BULLETIN 10 July 2020
10 Jul 20
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
It has been a couple of weeks since I was last in touch with you all. I would like to be writing to you now to celebrate how much progress we have made in the intervening period. Regrettably the pace of change is slow and we are still taking the tiniest steps towards recovering capacity in the Courts in all jurisdictions.
Leader Bulletin - Update on Courts Opening 10th June 2020
10 Jun 20
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
This update focuses on one issue only – the resumption of work in Courts across the Circuit.
Over recent weeks I have tried to keep you all updated on plans to re-open buildings and resume in person hearings. As soon as I have been able to tell you about the plans of HMCTS on Circuit I have shared the information with you.
Leader Bulletin 5th June 2020
05 Jun 20
Dear Fellow Circuiteer,
Another two weeks have passed since my last message and whilst the rate of change may be slow, we are continuing to edge gradually in the right direction as we see further baby steps being taken towards the volume of cases being heard in all jurisdictions being increased.
Leader Bulletin May 22nd 2020
22 May 20
IMPORTANT: Leader's Bulletin & Updated Protocols and Important Documents 22nd May 2020
Read moreHMCTS Remote Hearings Platform CVP Instructions, Connecting to Court & Prison
24 Apr 20
As many of you will already know HMCTS have accelerated the launch of a new remote court hearing platform – the Cloud Video Platform (CVP).
Read moreImportant Bulletin
21 Apr 20
I was delighted to see over 100 of you at the first ever Virtual Grand Court of the North Eastern Circuit held by the medium of Zoom on Thursday evening. Oddly enough we weren’t hacked by the Russians and did not face any grave threat to our security – and it worked a lot better than Skype for Business has ever worked!
Read moreLEADER'S BULLETIN: Civil Update - Listing Protocols NE Circuit
07 Apr 20
Please see attached - Leader's Civil Update, Listing Protocols, BT Meet Me update and Boxwork
Read moreNEC Leader bulletin & virtual mess events
06 Apr 20
As the second working week of lockdown draws to a close I suspect that we are all getting used to a very different way of life and familiarising ourselves with a new normality that seems anything but normal.
Read moreSkype for business - user instructions
03 Apr 20
Please click here for a guide to Skype hearings prepared by our Technology team technology@northeasterncircuit.co.uk - I can assure you that a complete incompetent can follow it (because I managed to).
Read moreNEC LEADER - Bulletin Update
02 Apr 20
Dear Fellow Circuiteer, This short update focuses on three very important subjects - wellbeing, technology and money.
Read moreNEC Leader - Circuit helplines & support
31 Mar 20
Just to remind you of the Help Lines & support that Circuit is providing at the moment. Grateful thanks to those who have kindly agreed to provide this service...
Read moreNEC Leader Bulletin
27 Mar 20
Suspended Courts - You will all be catching up with the news that many Courts and Tribunal Centres on our Circuit are either suspended or no longer open to the public. Click here for a link to an excel spreadsheet that sets out the position on our Circuit.
Read moreNEC LEADER: Update Bulletin
27 Mar 20
Dear all, Please see attached:
NEC Leader's Update Bulletin, Wellbeing Bulletin - Wendy Showell Circuit Scheme contact details, Wellbeing - Face Covid-19, Dr Russ Harris, NEC Listing Protocol
NEC Leader Bulletin
27 Mar 20
You will all be catching up with the news that many Courts and Tribunal Centres on our Circuit are either suspended or no longer open to the public.
Read moreNEC LEADER: Update Bulletin
23 Mar 20
I am sure that for most of you the last week has felt like the longest of your life. The uncertainty generated by fast moving events that are beyond our control is unsettling and unnerving.
Read moreNEC LEADER: CACD note from Lord Justice Fulford
23 Mar 20
The Vice-President of the CACD has provided the following guidance for hearings in the CACD during the period whilst there are variations in the way appeals and applications are conducted.
Read moreNEC LEADER: Hygiene Bulletin
20 Mar 20
We all want - and I dare say need - to keep working. Not just to pay the bills but to do our part at this time of national crisis.
Read moreNEC LEADER: The Weekend
20 Mar 20
This has been the longest week of all of our lives I am sure. I had an excellent meeting today with our presiders and resident Judges and I am certain of three things. First, there will be a Circuit wide approach to managing work in the coming weeks. Second, we have the support of our Judges on Circuit. Third we are always stronger working together.
Read moreIMPORTANT: LEADER'S NOTE RE CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
16 Mar 20
Please see attached. Coronavirus Update from Richard Wright QC, Leader of the North Eastern Circuit, Note from the Senior Presider
Read morePupils' Advocacy 2014
04 Feb 14
This years Mooters for the Louise Godfrey QC Memorial Moot are......................
Read moreSarah Greenan - Mastermind
04 Feb 14
Sarah Greenan Zenith Chambers
Mastermind Friday 31 January 2014
West Yorkshire version of the National Protocol on Disclosure re Children in both Family and Criminal cases.
29 Jan 14
West Yorkshire version of the National Protocol on Disclosure re Children in both Family and Criminal cases.
Read morePress Release from the BSB regarding CPD
07 Jan 14
Reminder: Barristers no longer have to return CPD cards to the BSB
Read moreJustice in Jeopardy' from cuts to Legal Aid, says Barristers
07 Jan 14
Justice in Jeopardy' from Cuts to Legal Aid, say barristers
Read moreThe Governments Proposal for Criminal Legal Aid
06 Jan 14
The Governments Proposal for Criminal Legal Aid - The North Eastern Circuit Press Release
Read moreLord Alex Carlisle QC has obtained a debate in the House of Lords seeking annulment of the SI enacting the changes to VHCC funding.
03 Dec 13
Lord Alex Carlisle QC has obtained a debate in the House of Lords seeking annulment of the SI enacting the changes to VHCC funding.
Read moreThe Government's attack on barristers is a looming disaster
19 Nov 13
The Government's attack on barristers is a looming disaster
Read moreNorth Eastern Circuit Response to ‘Next Steps’ Consultation
08 Nov 13
North Eastern Circuit Response to ‘Next Steps’ Consultation
Read moreLouise Godfrey QC Memorial Moot
02 Oct 13
Louise Godfrey QC Memorial Moot 2013 winner is Laura Nagel Trinity Chambers in Newcastle.
Read moreElliot Kay is the highest achieving BPTC student this year
27 Sep 13
Elliot Kay is the highest achieving BPTC student this year with a hugely impressive 85.64%. He was awarded a much deserved Outstanding.
Read moreATC training film on child and vulnerable witnesses,
27 Sep 13
ATC training film on child and vulnerable witnesses
Read moreParliamentary Update
23 Jul 13
This is the last Parliamentary Update on Legal Aid and the Consultation due to the Summer Recess.
Read moreInternational Relations Commitee
17 Jul 13
John Harrison St Pauls Chambers Leeds has currently been nominated as Circuits’ representative for the International Relations Committee of the Bar Council of England and Wales.
Read moreQC makes the case for working mums at the top of legal profession
04 Jul 13
QC makes the case for working mums at top of legal profession
Read moreGrayling Jumps to Defence of Legal Aid Plan
04 Jul 13
Grayling Jumps to Defence of Legal Aid Plan
Read moreDispute resolution developments in the Middle East
03 Jul 13
Dispute resolution developments in the Middle East
Read moreHate Crime
28 Jun 13
The Publication of the Law Commission’s Consultation Paper No 213, Hate Crime: the Case for Extending the Existing Offences.
Read moreNew Circuit Members
28 Jun 13
Circuit welcomes are newest members Phillip Morgan Dere Street Barristers and Niall Carlin Broadway House Chambers.
Read moreGrand Court
12 Jun 13
We are delighted that Professor David Ormerod QC will be joining us at Grand Court please do make every effort to attend.
Read moreYour Bank Account
07 Jun 13
New BACS system up and running. Apologies for the debits which will be shown as NEC Subs.
Read moreCourt of Protetection Practitioners Association
21 May 13
Best Interest Assessment - A Practitioners Perspective
Read morePupil Supervisors' Training
10 May 13
Only Pupil Supervisors' Course this year is on 18th May.Everyone who might want or be asked to be a Pupil Supervisor must have done a course.
Read morePlanning for the Implementation of the Family Court
09 May 13
His Honour Judge Michael Taylor is holding a meeting to outline the planning for the implementation of the Family Court in April 2014 including transitional arrangements for the operation of the Public law Outline effective from the 1st July.
Read moreDiscussion Forum
08 May 13
Please do make your views known, and start a discussion, on all the reforms as well as PCT.
Read moreMoJ Consultation Event
08 May 13
MoJ Consultation Event - Wednesday 8 May
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/org/3715478557
Romany Cricket Club
08 May 13
Romany Cricket Club is a long-established cricket club. We play friendlies every week during the season mainly in and around North Yorkshire.
Read moreIt's the end of the legal system as we know it
03 May 13
It's the end of the legal system as we know it – Telegraph Blogs
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/jakewallissimons/100213057/its-the-end-of-the-legal-system-as-we-know-it/
High Street solicitors could be forced to close by Government legal aid changes
03 May 13
High Street solicitors could be forced to close by Government legal aid changes
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/393489/High-Street-solicitors-could-be-forced-to-close-by-Government-legal-aid-changes
Leeds Half Marathon 2013
03 May 13
Sovereign Chambers are running the Leeds Half Marathon
http://www.justgiving.com/SovereignChambersRunners
Save UK Justice
02 May 13
Make sure you and friends sign this petition
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/48628
New North Eastern Circuit website goes live
30 Apr 13
The new North Eastern Circuit website has gone live, providing useful resources for all Members of Circuit
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