People from all walks of life in Exeter are being urged to consider becoming magistrates as applications open in Exeter for this vital role.
The appeal is part of a national drive to increase the number and diversity of those volunteering across England and Wales.
The Judiciary of England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice are calling on people from Exeter to be part of a new wave of volunteers, giving back to their local community and helping the magistracy better reflect the diversity of British society.
No legal qualifications or experience is required to...
Hope in Conflict is an event tackling the situations of conflict all of us experience, either personal, national or international. Our keynote speaker is Padraig O Tuama the Leader of the Corrymeela Community, Northern Ireland's oldest peace centre that hosts visitors and volunteers from all over the world.
He says: Conflict is part of every day. There are some conflicts that need to be reduced. Other conflicts are part of the human condition. What does not help is ignoring conflicts – whether they are conflicts to be solved, or conflicts to be learnt from:The gospel texts are...
The local legal profession and advice sector are joining forces on Monday 5th June 2017 from 5pm to take part in the Exeter Legal Walk.
The Legal Walk is one of over 30 similar events which run across England and Wales. The sponsored walk raises funds for local free legal advice charities in Exeter and throughout the South West region. Teams from local law firms, chambers and in-house legal teams are expected to come together along with local judges to support local advice services such as Citizens Advice and Law Centres.
The event is run by the South West Legal Support...
A stolen car. An accident takes the life of a little girl. Four years on, the parents and the joy-rider meet.
Highly accessible and utterly engrossing, this award winning drama takes you on a highly charged journey where forgiveness and redemption are set against guilt, rage and despair. After the Accident will visit The Bike Shed Theatre from 17th to 21st February with tickets available from just £5.
Through brilliant storytelling and compelling characters, experience a fascinating insight into Restorative Justice; a process...
The future of civil law courts is likely to be online according to a new report. The study suggests that it will increase access to justice and streamline the court processes in England and Wales.
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) set up an advisory group to explore the role of a new Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in resolving civil disputes across the internet, using techniques such e-negotiation and e-mediation. Sue Prince, Associate Professor of Law, University of Exeter was selected to be part of the group to advise the CJC, as she has previously carried out research on small...
Victims of racism in the South West will increasingly have to seek their own justice because of cuts to the region's race equality councils, Equality South West has warned. Despite there being more than 2,600 race hate crimes reported in the South West in 2012, local authorities are withdrawing funding from race equality councils, forcing them to survive on a shoestring budget or, in some cases, close altogether. The cuts mean the RECs are no longer able to adequately provide advice and support to victims of racial attacks, abuse and harassment. Brenda Weston from ESW said: "The situation...
The Devon and Cornwall region is one of 13 areas that will roll out video technology in their court service during 2013, Justice and Policing Minister Damian Green has announced. The local community will benefit from quick and effective justice as court appearances will take place via video-link technology, saving police and court time.
The region is one of 13 areas across England and Wales to launch this new scheme, where technology will allow police officers to give evidence in court from the station Mr Green said today .
