our regional group of the IAJ, the held its AGM. As you can see from the map our 11 countries cover a vast spread of the planet including Asia, North America, and Oceania. Although covering such a diverse community of judges there is much we find in common and much more to learn from each other.

We have summarised the best thinking of over 1,500 1 court professionals who have reviewed 213 different scenarios of possible futures. This report highlights the 2021 assessments and focuses on the responses by age cohort, comparing the assessments of each cohort with the overall group.

Article from The Times: With long hours, heavy workloads and a poor work-life balance, lawyers’ wellbeing needs addressing

Congratulations to NZAWJ on their new website.

The recent ANAO meeting was held on 30 August 2021, and Jeff Smith has provided a report on the proceedings, which you can find at the link below.

Immigration judges on zero hours contracts say they have been forced into debt, to remortgage or sell homes and claim benefits

The chief prosecutor in this part of south-west France is wandering the corridors in his legal robes with a beautiful, trim but muscular, black Labrador on a lead. Learn more about the dog providing judicial support to crime victims.

A whistleblowing policy will gag the judiciary and put judges who speak out at risk of being sacked for misconduct, The Times has been told.

About 92 per cent of court judges are white; some claim that this creates a hostile environment for minority applicants.

Judges often adjudicate on claims involving allegations of bullying and discrimination — but when they face problems, they have a tougher time resolving disputes.

More than 20 tribunal, district and circuit judges have joined the GMB union, enabling the creation of a judges’ branch.

Written by Fiona Ey. While the global community struggles to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, Samoa is embroiled in a constitutional crisis. The South Pacific nation is frequently lauded for its good governance and regional leadership. The current crisis, however, has exposed fault lines around race and identity that could significantly undermine Samoa’s democratic institutions and future development.

Every month we’ll do a wrap-up of any news we find in the media about the judiciary, or news the judiciary may find interesting. Here’s a series of articles we found during April for you to peruse.

British judges on Hong Kong’s top court could withdraw in protest at Beijing’s latest crackdown, senior figures have warned. Lord Reed, president of the UK Supreme Court and one of ten British judges on the Hong Kong bench, has indicated to The Times that a decision will be made soon.

You can read the official statement of the International Association of Women Judges on the killings of women judges in Afghanistan at the link below.

Shirt On Your Back is an initiative to provide shirts to people held in custody for jury trials, or where the media will be present in court. The aim is to minimise prejudice based on their appearance and to give defendants the ability to dress appropriately for court so they can meaningfully participate in the process. Learn more.

Every month we’ll do a wrap-up of any news we find in the media about the judiciary, or news the judiciary may find interesting. Here’s a series of articles we found during February for you to peruse.