Chief Justice speaks out against courts cuts

The Chief Justice has taken the unusual step of speaking out against cuts to the Courts Service, arguing if further savings are made court sittings may be affected.

In a speech to be delivered at the launch of its 2011 annual report this afternoon Ms. Justice Susan Denham says the service is dealing with what might be said to be a 'lion's share of austerity' and that certain cuts are, arguably, disproportionate - compared to other Justice Agencies.