October 6, 2017

In his address to the Annual Conference of the Media Law Resource Centre at the Law Society on 26 September 2017, Mr Justice Warby suggested that achieving justice requires three things, at least: (i) a substantive law that is fair; (ii) procedures that are just and efficient; and (iii) a system that is managed and operated in such a way as to promote swift and effective dispute resolution in practice.

Warby J said that there is “limited scope for a sitting judge to comment on the substantive law.” Accordingly, his focus was on the management of the system, and procedural issues.

Warby J also talked about the Media and Communications List, which he described as “a recent and important innovation in our High Court, which I hope and believe will help all those involved in media litigation.” Warby J explained the background to its creation, what it is for, and where we are at this early stage in its life. To read the speech in full, click here.