The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published a speech by the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, on the future of courts. Sir Geoffrey Vos focussed on what is being done in England and Wales to create the ‘Digital Justice System’ (DJS), which includes the new formed Online Procedure Rules Committee (OPRC). In explaining how the OPRC will operate, Vos said that the OPRC will provide the rules and govern the data infrastructure for the online courts and tribunals. Vos also summarised the objectives of the DJS, namely to increase access to justice; to allow disputes across Civil, Family and Tribunals to be resolved more efficiently, at lower cost; and to help the dispute resolution process to achieve greater transparency and openness. Vos concluded the speech by saying that the DJS and the work of the OPRC is collaborative and includes involvement from the Ministry of Justice, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, Law Society, Bar Council, CILEX, providers of online advice such as ACAS, mediation bodies, established rules committees and many more.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published a speech, titled ‘Justice must be seen to be done’, delivered by Mr Justice Cobb on 10 October 2024 at the Conkerton Memorial Lecture in Liverpool. In the speech, Mr Justice Cobb highlights how the maxim in the title has grown in scope, stature and significance ever since it was crafted by Lord Hewart and featured in his judgment in the case of R v Sussex Justices, Ex parte McCarthy [1924] 1 KB 256. The focus is placed not only on how the phrase is now widely understood, and why it is important, but on the collective and individual responsibility of the judiciary to give the fullest effect to it.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published a speech by the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, on 'Damned if you do and damned if you don't: is using AI a brave new world for professional negligence?'. Vos gave the speech to the Professional Negligence Bar Association and discussed the pros and antis of AI, current developments and examined four questions. The four questions focused on: whether it is realistic to say that AI is too dangerous to be used by lawyers and judges, where AI is likely to become part of the everyday advisory and dispute resolution armoury and where it is not, what we can do to take advantage of the best and to protect ourselves from the worst of AI, and how the work of liability lawyers and judges will look once the 'machine age' is further advanced.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published a speech by Just Nicklin on ‘Transparency and Open Justice–Opportunities and challenges’. In the lecture, Justice Nicklin considers challenges facing the justice system, especially in relation to modernisation, what the judiciary can offer in seeking to modernise the delivery of transparency and open justice and, the future of the justice system including technological adaptions and legislative support.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published the transcript for the 2024 press conference held by Lady Chief Justice, the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. In the press conference, Baroness Carr covered a number of topics including: her ambitions and challenges in her role, the importance of judicial independence, court backlogs, the timeliness of cases and the maintenance of quality (especially in relation to criminal matters), working further towards judicial unity for the courts and tribunals, further transparency in coverage of cases, the Post Office Horizon scandal, the Single Justice Procedure, diversity of the judiciary, supporting young women and girls appearing in the courts.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published an updated version of the Crown Court Compendium Parts I and II. The Compendium provides guidance for judges in the Crown Court on jury directions and sentencing.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has published the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) Guide 2026, providing updated practical guidance on the conduct of litigation in the TCC. The CTJ states that counsel and solicitors conducting cases before the TCC are expected to be familiar with the Guide and follow both its letter and spirit. The new edition follows extensive consultation with TCC judges and court users, including professional bodies representing barristers and solicitors, and replaces the October 2022 edition.

Chief ICC Judge Briggs has issued a practice note which comes into force on 6 January 2025, outlining the court's updated criteria for the allocation and transfer of work between the Royal Courts of Justice sitting in the Rolls Building, London and the County Court at Central London.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has reported that applications for the High Court Judicial Assistant Scheme for the 2024–2025 legal year are open, as of 16 March 2024. The CTJ has said that the role is aimed at recently qualified barristers and solicitors and successful candidates will be invited for interview from the beginning of 29 April 2024.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has reported that the Commercial Court hosted its latest seminar on equity in commercial law. The seminar covered topics including the accountability of fiduciaries, equity’s support for commercial bargains and equitable rescission.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has reported that the Commercial Court hosted its latest judicial, academic and practitioner seminar on professional negligence. The seminar covered topics including the limitation regime for cases in tort, the recent developments in duties owed by professionals to third parties and the scope of duty in 2024.

The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary (CTJ) has reported that the Lady Chief Justice, the Rt Hon the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, has given evidence at the House of Commons Justice Committee on 16 January 2024. Lady Carr spoke about a number of topics, including the court backlogs and court estate, diversity initiatives and the importance of good communications across the judiciary. Lady Carr was also asked general questions about her work, her priorities for the judiciary, courts and legal system and the challenges she may face. The Committee also asked Lady Carr specifically about the overturning of convictions in the Horizon Post Office cases and the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and potential deportations to Rwanda.