David Stringer

January 08, 2007 | National Law Journal

In horsehair wigs of tight, white curls, Britain's judges and lawyers have stalked oak-paneled courtrooms since the 17th century. But the head of the judiciary is considering scrapping the historical uniform, deeming it too arcane, his office said Friday. Baron Nicholas Phillips, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, is expected within months to deliver his decision following a courtroom attire study, which has examined concerns that the wigs and gowns serve only to intimidate the public.

By David Stringer

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May 11, 2006 | Legaltech News

A British computer hacker facing extradition to the United States on charges of damaging U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and NASA systems said Wednesday he never intended to cause harm. "I was looking for UFOs," said Gary McKinnon. But Judge Nicholas Evans noted that he left messages on one system protesting U.S. foreign policy.

By David Stringer

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November 27, 2007 | Law.com

British lawmakers in a report Sunday urged the government to meet with their Russian counterparts to thrash out thorny judicial issues that have chilled ties between the two nations. Relations have worsened over unsuccessful attempts to bring a suspect in the poisoning death of ex-Russian security agent Alexander Litvinenko to Britain and over a string of snubbed Kremlin requests to extradite emigres.

By David Stringer

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