Association members undertaking pro bono work are reminded of the availability of pro bono costs orders. If successful at a hearing, a pro bono representative can seek a costs order in the sum that would have normally have been billed, with such costs going to the Access to Justice Foundation. Further information is available here.
The Committee and members of the MCCBA are delighted to be able to congratulate our Chairman, Ed Pepperall QC, on his appointment as a High Court Judge. Judicial Appointments Commission: Appointment as High Court Judge Courts and Tribunals Judiciary: High Court Judge Appointments Ed will be very much missed both by the Association and the…
In memory of the late HH Charles Purle QC his daughter Sally has set up a page to collect donations to the UK Stem Cell Foundation. www.justgiving.com/HHCharlesPurle
We are delighted to announce a forthcoming talk by Mr Justice Birss: A view from the bench – a specialist judge in a general court Tuesday 17 July, 5.30pm at St Philips Chambers. Please RSVP to Imogen Halstead via secretary@mccba.co.uk