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24 May 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2013Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2013LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildOrderJanMar13.html 15 KB
17 May 2013Statistical Press Release: Mortgages Actions For Possession January to March 2013The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period January to March 2013LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageJanMar13.html 28 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageJanMar13.pdf 168 KBExcel Download - p_pr_MortgageQ113TABLES.xls 61 KB
17 May 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2013Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2013LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar13.html 8 KB
17 May 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2013Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2013LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar13.html 7 KB
10 May 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2013Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2013LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MagsCourtJanMar13.html 10 KB
10 May 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2013Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2013LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CrownCourtJanMar13.html 8 KB
26 Apr 2013Reporting Restricition: R v Liam Dominic AdamsHer Honour Judge Philpott QC has today amended the reporting restriction in the case of R v Liam Dominic Adams (11/138741) HTML Download - p_pr_reportrestrictionsR-v-Adams.html 5 KB
22 Feb 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October to December 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildOrderOctDec2012.html 14 KB
22 Feb 2013Reporting Restrictions:R v Brian Shivers; and R v Aaron Wallace and Christopher Kerr HTML Download - p_pr_220213.htm 5 KB
15 Feb 2013Statistical Press Release: Mortgages Actions For Possession October to December 2012The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period October to December 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageJulSep12.html 27 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageOctDec12.pdf 167 KBExcel Download - p_pr_MortgageQ412TABLES.xlsx 21 KB
15 Feb 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October to December 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtOctDec2012.html 7 KB
15 Feb 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October to December 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtOctDec2012.html 9 KB
08 Feb 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October to December 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MagsCourtOctDec2012.html 10 KB
08 Feb 2013Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October to December 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CrownCourtOctDec2012.html 8 KB
18 Jan 2013Reporting Restricitions_ HTML Download - p_pr_180113.html 4 KB
23 Nov 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter July - September 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildOrderJulSep2012.html 15 KB
16 Nov 2012Statistical Press Release: Mortgages Actions For Possession July to September 2012The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period July to September 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageJulSep12.html 29 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageJulSep12.pdf 167 KBExcel Download - p_pr_MortgageQ312TABLES.xlsx 21 KB
16 Nov 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July to September 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtJulSep2012.html 8 KB
16 Nov 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July to September 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJulSep2012.html 7 KB
09 Nov 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July to September 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CrownCourtJulSep2012.html 8 KB
09 Nov 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July to September 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MagsCourtJulSep2012.html 10 KB
05 Sep 2012The Lord Chief Justice's speech marking the opening of the new legal year 2012The Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan, today gave an address to mark the opening of the new legal year. It was attended by members of the judiciary and senior figures in the justice system. The speech reflected on the ways in which the judiciary has worked with others to meet the challenges of the past year and build a justice system of which the whole community can be proud of. You can view the PDF copy of the full speech by clicking on this link or by using the links to the right. HTML Download - LCJ-Speech-Opening-Legal-Year-2012.html 28 KBHTML Download - p_pr_20-12.html 15 KBPDF Download - LCJ-Speech-Opening-Legal-Year-2012.pdf 127 KBPDF Download - p_pr_20-12.pdf 77 KB
03 Sep 2012Deputy Chairmanship of the Boundary Commission for Northern IrelandThe Lord Chief Justice has appointed Mr Justice McCloskey to be the Deputy Chairman of the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland. The appointment will run until 2 September 2015. HTML Download - p_pr_JudComms3Sept12.html 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_JudComms3Sept12.pdf 68 KB
24 Aug 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter April - June 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildOrderAprJun2012.html 19 KB
17 Aug 2012Statistical Press Release: Mortgages Actions For Possession April to June 2012The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period April to June 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageAprJun12.html 29 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageAprJun12.pdf 167 KBExcel Download - p_pr_MortgageQ212TABLES.xlsx 21 KB
17 Aug 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April to June 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtAprJun2012.html 7 KB
17 Aug 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April to June 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtAprJun2012.html 8 KB
10 Aug 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April to June 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CrownCourtAprJun2012.html 8 KB
10 Aug 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April to June 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MagsCourtAprJun2012.html 10 KB
25 May 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January - March 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter January - March 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildOrderJanMar2012.html 18 KB
18 May 2012Statistical Press Release: Mortgages Actions For Possession January to March 2012The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period January to March 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageJanMar12.html 28 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageJanMar12.pdf 165 KBExcel Download - p_tp_MortgageRelease-Tables-Q1-12.xlsx 21 KB
18 May 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar2012.html 7 KB
18 May 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar2012.html 8 KB
11 May 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CrownCourtJanMar2012.html 7 KB
11 May 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2012Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2012LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MagsCourtJanMar2012.html 10 KB
24 Feb 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter October - December 2011LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrder_OctDec_2011.html 15 KB
23 Feb 2012Judge says Child Support Centres are a Vital SupportMr Justice Stephens, a High Court Judge, today paid tribute to the work carried out by volunteers when he spoke at the opening of a new Child Contact Centre in Ballynahinch.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_06-2012.html 7 KB
17 Feb 2012Press Release - NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtBullQ411.html 6 KB
17 Feb 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtBullQ411.html 8 KB
17 Feb 2012Statistical Press Release: Mortgages Actions For Possession October - December 2011The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period October to December 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageOctDec2011.html 24 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageOctDec2011.pdf 152 KB
10 Feb 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2011 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2011.LiveHTML Download - Press Release Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2011.htm 6 KBPDF Download - Press Release Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2011.pdf 27 KB
10 Feb 2012Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter October - December 2011.LiveHTML Download - Press Release Magistrates Court Statistics October - December 2011.htm 7 KBPDF Download - Press Release Magistrates Court Statistics October - December 2011.pdf 36 KB
25 Nov 2011Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter July - September 2011LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrder_JulSep_2011.html 12 KB
18 Nov 2011Press Release - NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2011 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtBullQ311.html 6 KB
18 Nov 2011Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter July - September 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtBullQ311.html 8 KB
18 Nov 2011Statistical Press Release - Mortgages Actions For Possession July - September 2011The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period July to September 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageJulSep2011.html 23 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageJulSep2011.pdf 89 KB
11 Nov 2011Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2011 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CrownCourtJulSep2011.html 6 KB
11 Nov 2011Press Release - NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MagCourtJulSep2011.html 8 KB
11 Oct 2011LCJ visits Dungannon schoolsThe Lord Chief Justice today took part in a question and answer session with 6th form students from two Dungannon schools - The Royal School Dungannon and St Patrick’s Academy. LiveHTML Download - p_pr_LCJ-visit-Dungannon-Schools_111011.html 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_LCJ-visit-Dungannon-Schools_111011.pdf 52 KB
07 Sep 2011Press Release - Use of Twitter in the Haddock TrialMr Justice Gillen has today permitted journalists in Court to use Twitter to report on proceedings from the in trial of R v Haddock and others for the purposes of fair and accurate reporting.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ Use-of-Twitter-in-the-Haddock-Trial_070911.html 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_ Use-of-Twitter-in-the-Haddock-Trial_070911.pdf 59 KB
05 Sep 2011The Lord Chief Justice's speech marking the opening of the new legal year 2011The Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan, today gave an address to mark the opening of the new legal year. It was attended by members of the judiciary and senior figures in the justice system. The aim of the speech is to explain the work of the judiciary as a means of increasing the transparency of the justice system and the public’s confidence in it. You can view the PDF copy of the full speech by clicking on this link or by using the links to the rightLiveHTML Download - Press release - The Lord Chief Justice's speech marking the opening of the new legal year 2011.html 12 KBHTML Download - The Lord Chief Justice's speech marking the opening of the new legal year 2011.html 22 KBPDF Download - Press release - The Lord Chief Justice's speech marking the opening of the new legal year 2011.pdf 89 KBPDF Download - The Lord Chief Justice's speech marking the opening of the new legal year 2011.pdf 96 KB
30 Aug 2011Press Release: Revised Pre Action Protocol for Repossession ProceedingsThe Lord Chief Justice’s Office has today announced that following consultation and careful consideration by members of the judiciary, and of the legal profession representing the relevant interests, the Pre-Action Protocol on Possession Proceedings for the courts in mortgage repossession cases has been revised. The revised protocol will come into effect for all mortgage repossession cases in Northern Ireland from Monday 5 September 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_rev-pre-action-protocol-possession.html 6 KB
26 Aug 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter April - June 2011LiveHTML Download - p_pr_ChildAprJun2011.html 5 KB
19 Aug 2011Press Release - NI Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2011 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2011.LiveHTML Download - PRESS RELEASE - County Court Bulletin – April to June 2011 (Provisional Figures).html 6 KB
19 Aug 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter April - June 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighAprJun2011.html 8 KB
19 Aug 2011Statistical Press Release - Mortgages Actions For Possession April - June 2011The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period April to June 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageAprJun2011.html 18 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageAprJun2011.pdf 86 KBExcel Download - p_pr_MortgageAprJun2011-Tables.xls 43 KB
12 Aug 2011Press Release: NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2011 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2011.LiveHTML Download - Press Release - NI Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics April - June 2011.html 6 KB
12 Aug 2011Press Release - NI Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2011.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_MagsAprJun2011.html 7 KB
27 May 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January - March 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter January - March 2011 Word Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrder_JanMar2011.doc 71 KBHTML Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrder_JanMar2011.html 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrder_JanMar2011.pdf 37 KB
20 May 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January - March 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter January - March 2011. Word Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar2011.doc 61 KBHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar2011.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar2011.pdf 39 KB
20 May 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January - March 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter January - March 2011.LiveWord Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar2011.doc 70 KBHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar2011.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar2011.pdf 42 KB
20 May 2011Statistical Press Release - Mortgages: Actions For Possession January - March 2011The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period January to March 2011.LiveWord Download - p_pr_MortgageJanMar2011.doc 340 KBHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageJanMar2011.html 19 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageJanMar2011.pdf 79 KB
13 May 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January - March 2011 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2011.LiveWord Download - p_pr_Crown_JanMarch2011.doc 57 KBHTML Download - p_pr_Crown_JanMarch2011.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_Crown_JanMarch2011.pdf 26 KB
13 May 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January - March 2011Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2011.LiveWord Download - p_pr_Magistrates_JanMarch2011.doc 78 KBHTML Download - p_pr_Magistrates_JanMarch2011.html 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_Magistrates_JanMarch2011.pdf 48 KB
14 Apr 2011Lord Chief Justice says there is a need for victims' voices to be heard within the criminal processThe Lord Chief Justice in a speech this evening at St Dominic's High School, Belfast welcomed the development of victim impact reports and community impact statements which set out the facts that enable judges to fully understand the impact of crimes on victims and the community.liveHTML Download - p_pr_2011-12.html 8 KBHTML Download - p_pr_2011-12_LCJ-speech_140411.html 25 KBPDF Download - p_pr_2011-12.pdf 69 KBPDF Download - p_pr_2011-12_LCJ-speech_140411.pdf 101 KB
11 Apr 2011Press Release: Laganside Mock Trial Competition LiveHTML Download - p_pm_pr_Mocktrial2011.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr_Mocktrial2011.pdf 25 KB
05 Apr 2011Press Release: Small Claims limit increase to 3000 pounds sterling LiveHTML Download - p_pr_2011small_claim_increase.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_2011small_claim_increase.pdf 16 KB
01 Apr 2011Nine tribunals transfer to the Department of Justice LiveHTML Download - p_pr_2011Tribunal_transfer.html 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_2011Tribunal_transfer.pdf 18 KB
31 Mar 2011Lord Chief Justice says he is committed to ensuring the Judiciary plays its part in securing public confidence in the Justice System  HTML Download - LCJ - UU Chancellors Lecture 310311.html 29 KBHTML Download - p_pr_2011LCJ_speech.html 12 KBPDF Download - LCJ - UU Chancellors Lecture 310311.pdf 79 KBPDF Download - p_pr_2011LCJ_speech.pdf 72 KB
25 Feb 2011Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October to December 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter October to December 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderOctDec2010.doc 57 KBHTML Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderOctDec2010.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderOctDec2010.pdf 31 KB
25 Feb 2011Statement from the Office of the Lord Chief Justice - 25 February 2011  HTML Download - p_pr_LCJ_statement250211.html 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_LCJ_statement250211.pdf 50 KB
18 Feb 2011Mortgages: Actions for Possession October - December 2010The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period October to December 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_MortgageOctDect2010.doc 180 KBHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageOctDect2010.htm 10 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageOctDect2010.pdf 88 KB
18 Feb 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter October - December 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_CountyCourtOctDec2010.doc 60 KBHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtOctDec2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_CountyCourtOctDec2010.pdf 32 KB
18 Feb 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter October - December 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_HighCourtOctDec2010.doc 65 KBHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtOctDec2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_HighCourtOctDec2010.pdf 34 KB
11 Feb 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter October - December 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_CrownOctDec2010.doc 58 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prCrownOctDec2010.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_CrownOctDec2010.pdf 28 KB
11 Feb 2011Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) October - December 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter October - December 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_MagistratesOctDec2010.doc 74 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prMagistratesOctDec2010.html 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MagistratesOctDec2010.pdf 35 KB
26 Nov 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Childrens Order Statistics (Provisional) July - September 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderJulySept2010.doc 62 KBHTML Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderJulySept2010.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderJulySept2010.pdf 31 KB
25 Nov 2010Press Release: Courts and Tribunals Service Publishes Details of Payments made to Counsel for Publicly Funded Legal ServicesThe Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service published details today of payments made by the Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission to the barristers receiving the highest payments from legal aid in Northern Ireland. The payments were made during the financial years 2008 - 2009 (April 1 - March 31) and 2009 - 2010 (April 1 - March 31)LiveWord Download - p_pr_paymentsmadetocounsel.doc 71 KBHTML Download - p_pr_paymentsmadetocounsel.htm 15 KBPDF Download - p_pr_paymentsmadetocounsel.pdf 43 KB
19 Nov 2010Mortgages: Actions for Possession July - September 2010The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period July to September 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_MortgageJulySept2010.doc 227 KBHTML Download - p_pr_MortgageJulySept2010.htm 10 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MortgageJulySept2010.pdf 68 KB
19 Nov 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2010LiveWord Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJulySept2010.doc 55 KBHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJulySept2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJulySept2010.pdf 32 KB
19 Nov 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_HighCourtJulySept2010.doc 65 KBHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtJulySept2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_HighCourtJulySept2010.pdf 34 KB
12 Nov 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_CrownCourtStatistics_JulSep10.doc 54 KBHTML Download - Press Release Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_CrownCourtStats_JulSep10.pdf 17 KB
12 Nov 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) July - September 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter July to September 2010.LiveWord Download - Press Release Magistrates Court Statistics July - September 2010.doc 67 KBHTML Download - p_tp_MagistratesCourtBulletin_JulySept_2010.html 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_MagistratesCourtStatistics_JulSep10.pdf 25 KB
06 Sep 2010The Lord Chief Justice's speech marking the opening of the new legal year 2010  Word Download - LCJ_SpeechOpeningDayTerm2010.doc 96 KBHTML Download - LCJ_SpeechOpeningDayTerm2010.html 32 KBPDF Download - LCJ_SpeechOpeningDayTerm2010.pdf 107 KB
27 Aug 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Childrens Order Statistics (Provisional) April - June 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderStatistics_AprJun2010_Word.doc 67 KBHTML Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderStatistics_AprJun2010_HTML.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_ChildrensOrderStatistics_AprJun2010.pdf 25 KB
20 Aug 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outlines the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2010LiveHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtAprJun2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_CountyCourtAprJun2010.pdf 22 KB
20 Aug 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly High Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2010.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtAprJun2010.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_HighCourtAprJun2010.pdf 24 KB
13 Aug 2010Mortgages: Actions for Possession April - June 2010The Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period April to June 2010.LiveWord Download - Mortgage Press release April - June 2010.doc 162 KBHTML Download - MortgagesActionsforPossessionAprilJune2010HTML.html 9 KBPDF Download - Mortgage Press release April - June 2010.pdf 62 KB
13 Aug 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2010.LiveHTML Download - p_tp_CrownCourtBulletin_ApriJun_2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_tp_CrownCourtBulletin_ApriJun_2010.pdf 28 KB
13 Aug 2010Press Release: Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) April - June 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outlines the Magistrates court business received and dealt with from the quarter April to June 2010.LiveHTML Download - p_tp_MagistratestBulletin_ApriJun_2010.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_tp_MagistratestBulletin_ApriJun_2010.pdf 35 KB
01 Jul 2010Lord Chief Justice Publishes Judicial Report on Sentencing GuidanceThe Lord Chief Justice, Sir Declan Morgan, today published a report which identifies ways to enhance consistency in sentencing.LiveHTML Download - p_pr_Report-of-Judicial-Sentencing-Working-Group.htm 14 KBPDF Download - p_pr_Report-of-Judicial-Sentencing-Working-Group.pdf 56 KB
28 May 2010Children Order Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Children Order Bulletin outline the Children Order court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_201012.doc 61 KBHTML Download - p_pr_201012.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_201012.pdf 35 KB
21 May 2010County Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2010 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly County Court Bulletin outline the County court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2010LiveWord Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar2010.doc 55 KBHTML Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar2010.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_CountyCourtJanMar2010.pdf 31 KB
21 May 2010High Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January - March 2010 Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the High court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar2010.doc 64 KBHTML Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar2010.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_HighCourtJanMar2010.pdf 35 KB
14 May 2010Crown Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Crown Court Bulletin outlines the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_201009_Crown Court.doc 52 KBHTML Download - p_pr_201009_Crown Court.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_201009_Crown Court.pdf 27 KB
14 May 2010Magistrates Court Statistics (Provisional Statistics) January to March 2010Figures published today by the NI Courts and Tribunals Service in the quarterly Magistrates Court Bulletin outline the Crown court business received and dealt with from the quarter January to March 2010.LiveWord Download - p_pr_201010_Magistrates Court.doc 56 KBHTML Download - p_pr_201010_Magistrates Court.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pr_201010_Magistrates Court.pdf 34 KB
01 Apr 2010Tribunal Reform continues with further transfers The Northern Ireland Court Service has today assumed responsibility for running the Appeal Tribunals and the Rent Assessment Panel.This is a further step towards the creation of a unified courts and tribunals service for Northern Ireland. LiveWord Download - Press Release_Tribunals (1 Apr 10).doc 84 KBHTML Download - Press release.htm 6 KBPDF Download - Press Release_Tribunals (1 Apr 10) (2).pdf 31 KB
03 Mar 2010Putting The Case For A Higher County Court JurisdictionThe Northern Ireland Court Service is launching a consultation today into a proposal to raise the limit for bringing cases to the County Court from 15,000 to a new 50,000 ceiling.  Other options are an increase to 25,000 or an unlimited jurisdiction. LiveWord Download - p_pr_201007.doc 92 KBHTML Download - p_pr_201007.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_201007.pdf 28 KB
01 Mar 2010A Consultation on Court Boundaries in Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Court Service is launching a consultation today seeking views on proposals to reform court boundaries for County Courts and Magistrates Courts in Northern Ireland. LiveWord Download - p_pr_201006.doc 95 KBHTML Download - p_pr_201006.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pr_201006.pdf 33 KB
01 Mar 2010Proposal to allow the Public Prosecution Service to issue summonses The Northern Ireland Court Service is launching a consultation today which proposes a change to the way in which some proceedings in the magistrates courts in Northern Ireland are begun.LiveWord Download - p_pr_201005.doc 92 KBHTML Download - p_pr_201005.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pr_201005.pdf 28 KB
26 Feb 2010Quarterly Children Order StatisticsFigures published today by the Northern Ireland Court Service in the quarterly Children Order bulletin outline the business received and dealt with through the courts for the quarter October - December 2009.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr201004.doc 93 KBHTML Download - p_pm_pr201004.html 7 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr201004.pdf 76 KB
19 Feb 2010Quarterly Civil Court StatisticsFigures published today by the Northern Ireland Court Service in the quarterly bulletins from the High Court and County Court outline the business received and dealt with through the civil courts for the quarter October to December 2009.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr201003.doc 88 KBHTML Download - p_pm_pr201003.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr201003.pdf 68 KB
12 Feb 2010Mortgages: Actions for PossessionThe Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court for the period October to December 2009. LiveOther Download - p_pm_pr201002.doc 120 KBOther Download - p_pm_pr201002.html 9 KBOther Download - p_pm_pr201002.pdf 237 KB
01 Feb 2010Appointment of a County Court Judge in Northern IrelandHer Majesty the Queen has appointed  Patricia Mary Smyth to be a County Court judge in Northern Ireland. The judge was sworn into office before Sir Declan Morgan, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on 1 February 2010. Word Download - p_pm_pr201001.doc 75 KBHTML Download - p_pm_pr201001.html 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr201001.pdf 39 KB
13 Nov 2009Mortgages: Actions for PossessionThe Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200912.doc 124 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prhtml200912.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200912.pdf 84 KB
08 Oct 2009Court of Judicature of Northern IrelandWith the establishment of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on 1 October, Northern Ireland sees the renaming of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland as the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200911.doc 86 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200911.htm 10 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200911.pdf 25 KB
04 Sep 2009Court Service consults on Fee Schemes ProposalA consultation on the introduction of new fee schemes for solicitors and advocates representing legally aided defendants at the Crown Court was launched today by the Northern Ireland Court Service.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200910.doc 55 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200910.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200910.pdf 12 KB
28 Aug 2009Court Service sets up a "one stop shop" for tribunalsThe first step in the creation of a unified Courts and Tribunals Service in Northern Ireland was taken todayLiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200909.doc 86 KBWord Download - p_pm_pr200909annex.doc 60 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prhtml200909.htm 7 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prhtml200909annex.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200909.pdf 27 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200909annex.pdf 14 KB
14 Aug 2009Mortgages: Action for PossessionThe Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200908.doc 124 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200908.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200908.pdf 100 KB
07 Aug 2009Pre-Action Protocol on Possession Proceedings Press ReleaseThe Lord Chief Justice's Office today announced that the Pre-Action Protocol on Possession Proceedings for the courts in mortgage repossession cases will come into effect for all mortgage repossession cases in Northern Ireland commenced after 5 October 2009. Word Download - p_pm_pr200907.doc 57 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200907.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200907.pdf 55 KB
31 Jul 2009Lord Chancellor re appoints Northern Ireland Legal Services Commissioners  Word Download - p_pm_pr200906.doc 100 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200906.htm 9 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200906.pdf 47 KB
11 May 2009Appointment of a County Court Judge in Northern IrelandHer Majesty the Queen has appointed Geoffrey Biddall Miller QC to be a County Court judge in Northern Ireland.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200905.doc 78 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200905.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200905.pdf 25 KB
08 May 2009Mortgages Action for Possession Press Notice 2009/04The Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200904.doc 124 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200904.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200904.pdf 81 KB
13 Feb 2009Mortgages Action for Possession Press Notice 2009/03The Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200903.doc 124 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200903.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200903.pdf 98 KB
02 Feb 2009Members of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission Press Notice 2009/02The Lord Chancellor has appointed a judicial member and a lay member to the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission with effect from 2 February 2009 until 14 June 2013.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200902.doc 200 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200902.htm 10 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200902.pdf 52 KB
12 Jan 2009Consultation on Court Hearing Centre Proposals Press Notice 2009/01The establishment of Court Hearing Centres in Northern Ireland could mark a step forward in delivering more cost-efficient public services, according to proposals announced today by Justice Minister, Bridget Prentice MP.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200901.doc 84 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200901.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200901.pdf 23 KB
27 Nov 2008Courts Minister backs release of legal aid payments dataThe Minister for the Northern Ireland Court Service, Bridget Prentice MP, has welcomed today???s release of information about solicitors and barristers earnings from legal aid by the Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200828.doc 80 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200828.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200828.pdf 25 KB
14 Nov 2008Help on the Way For People Facing RepossessionStatistics released this morning by the Northern Ireland Court Service show a 93% rise in mortgage repossession actions over the same period last year.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200827.doc 85 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200827.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200827.pdf 27 KB
14 Nov 2008Mortgages Actions for PossessionThe Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200826.doc 132 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200826.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200826.pdf 102 KB
13 Oct 2008Judicial Member of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments CommissionThe Lord Chancellor has appointed Sir Patrick Coghlin to be a judicial member of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (the Commission). He will take up post as a Judicial member with effect from 13 October 2008. His appointment is for a period of 5 years. The appointment is unpaid. Lord Justice Coghlin succeeds Sir Anthony Campbell whose term as a judicial member ended on 14 June 2008.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200825.doc 95 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200825.htm 9 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200825.pdf 36 KB
24 Sep 2008Deputy Chairmanship to the Boundary Commission for Northern IrelandThe Lord Chief Justice has appointed Mr Justice McLaughlin to be the Deputy Chairman of the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland. The appointment will run until 31 December 2011.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200824.doc 76 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200824.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200824.pdf 23 KB
15 Sep 2008Appointment of a Coroner in Northern Ireland - Fixed TermThe Lord Chancellor has appointed Joanne Donnelly to the office of Coroner in Northern Ireland.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200823.doc 77 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200823.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200823.pdf 22 KB
12 Sep 2008Appointment of Social Security Commissioner and Child Support Commissioner for Northern IrelandHer Majesty the Queen has appointed Dr Kenneth Mullan to be a Social Security Commissioner and Child Support Commissioner for Northern Ireland. The new Commissioner was sworn into office before the Chief Social Security Commissioner and Child Support Commissioner on 12 September 2008. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200822.doc 78 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200822.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200822.pdf 24 KB
05 Sep 2008Appointment of a High Court Judge in Northern IrelandHer Majesty the Queen has appointed Bernard McCloskey QC to be a High Court judge in Northern Ireland. The judge was sworn into office before the Right Honourable Sir Brian Kerr, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, on 5 September 2008. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200821.doc 78 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200821.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200821.pdf 26 KB
05 Sep 2008New Lord Justice of Appeal in Northern Ireland sworn into officeThe Honourable Mr Justice Coghlin was today, sworn into office to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland before Sir Brian Kerr, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland. Mr Justice Coghlin succeeded Sir Anthony Campbell, who retired on 31 August 2008. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200820.doc 76 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200820.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200820.pdf 26 KB
27 Aug 2008Emergency Training exercise at the Royal Courts of Justice, BelfastA training exercise will take place at 12.00 noon tomorrow, Thursday 28 August 2008 at the Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street, Belfast. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200819.doc 49 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200819.htm 4 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200819.pdf 7 KB
08 Aug 2008Mortgage Action for Possession Press ReleaseThe Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200818.doc 133 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200818.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200818.pdf 102 KB
09 Jul 2008Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Ombudsman Annual Report Speed of response is essential towards creating the climate of confidence necessary to any complaints process, the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Ombudsman, Karamjit Singh, said today.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200817.doc 66 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200817.htm 9 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200817.pdf 27 KB
02 Jul 2008Hanson seeks view on 'case contracts' proposalThe Government is asking the legal profession in Northern Ireland for its views on the possible introduction of a contract system for high cost criminal cases here.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200816.doc 88 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200816.htm 7 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200816.pdf 21 KB
25 Jun 2008Judgment in the case of R v Davison 2 orsThe judgment in the case of R v Davison 2 Ors (06/068444) is listed for Friday 27 June 2007 at 10.00am in Court 12, Laganside Courts, Oxford Street, Belfast BT1 3LL. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200815.doc 82 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200815.htm 4 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200815.pdf 17 KB
13 Jun 2008Public Appointments in Northern Ireland - Lay Member and re-appointment of current members of the NI Judicial Appointments CommissionThe Lord Chancellor has appointed Donal Flanagan OBE to be a lay member of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (the Commission). He will take up his 5 year appointment on 15 June 2008. Donal Flanagan succeeds Harry McConnell OBE whose term as a lay member ends on 14 June 2008. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200814.doc 126 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200814.htm 20 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200814.pdf 46 KB
05 Jun 2008Appoinment to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200813.doc 77 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200813.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200813.pdf 26 KB
29 May 2008Widening the Jury Pool - Increasing participation in the Criminal Justice SystemThe Northern Ireland Court Service is seeking views on potentially significant changes to the law in respect of jury service in Northern Ireland. The proposals are designed to widen the jury pool in order that juries can be more truly representative of society in Northern Ireland, thereby improving confidence in the justice system as a whole. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200812.doc 86 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200812.htm 10 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200812.pdf 26 KB
15 May 2008Crown Court Trial - R v Davison 2 orsThe Crown Court trial in the case of R v Davison 2 Ors (06/068444) has been relisted for hearing before The Honourable Mr Justice Gillen on Monday 19 May 2008 at 10:30am in Court 12, Laganside Courts, Oxford Street, BelfastLiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200811.doc 84 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200811.htm 4 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200811.pdf 18 KB
14 May 2008HM Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland (Criminal) - R v Trevor William HamiltonThe appeal in the case of R v Trevor William Hamilton is listed for hearing on Monday 19 May 2008 at 10:30am in The Court of Appeal, Royal Courts of Justice, Chichester Street, Belfast.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200810.doc 85 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200810.htm 4 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200810.pdf 18 KB
09 May 2008Crown Court Trial - R v Davison and 2 OrsThe Crown Court trial in the case of R v Davison and 2 Ors (06/068444) is listed for hearing on Monday 12 May 2008 at 10:30am in Court 12, Laganside Courts, Oxford Street, BelfastLiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200809.doc 84 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200809.htm 4 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200809.pdf 18 KB
09 May 2008Crown Court Trial - R v StoneThe Crown Court trial in the case of R v Stone (07/123079) is listed for hearing on Monday 12 May 2008 at 11.00am in Court 11, Laganside Courts, Oxford Street, Belfast.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200808.doc 83 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200808.htm 4 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200808.pdf 18 KB
09 May 2008Mortgages - Actions for Possession - press release 2008/06The Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200806.doc 122 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200806.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200806.pdf 102 KB
09 May 2008Omagh Civil Action Moves to DublinThe Omagh civil action will transfer from the High Court in Belfast to the Four Courts, Dublin on 12 May 2008 to hear evidence from Garda officers.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200807.doc 88 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200807.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200807.pdf 21 KB
03 Apr 2008Omagh Civil ActionThe civil action in the case of Breslin Ors v McKenna Ors (01/000865) is expected to take place before The Honourable Mr Justice Morgan at the Royal Courts of Justice, Oxford Street, Belfast at 10.15am on Monday 7th April 2008. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200804.doc 84 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200804.htm 4 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200804.pdf 18 KB
03 Apr 2008Young legal eagles appear at Laganside CourtsLaganside Courts will be taken over by almost 100 young legal eagles on Saturday 5th April in a bid to become this year's winner of the Northern Ireland heat of the Magistrates' Court mock trial competition.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200805.doc 91 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200805.htm 6 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200805.pdf 30 KB
26 Feb 2008Press StatementThe Court Service has been advised of a search of premises in Ballygawley which has resulted in the retrieval of four filing cabinets that contained a number of government documents.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200803.doc 75 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200803.htm 5 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200803.pdf 23 KB
18 Feb 2008Northern Ireland Criminal Justice Week Court Open DaysAs part of Northern Ireland Criminal Justice Week, the Northern Ireland Court Service is holding a number of court open days throughout Northern Ireland.LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200802.doc 86 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200802.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200802.pdf 44 KB
08 Feb 2008Mortgages - Actions for Possession - press release 2008/01The Northern Ireland Court Service today published statistics for writs and originating summonses issued in respect of mortgages in the Chancery Division of the Northern Ireland High Court. LiveWord Download - p_pm_pr200801.doc 99 KBHTML Download - p_pm_prHTML200801.htm 8 KBPDF Download - p_pm_pr200801.pdf 97 KB