I noticed a report in The Lawyer on 31st July relating to the swansong of the House of Lords Judicial Committee.
The Committee is being replaced by the new Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in October.
Apparently, the staff have a sense of humour. On their last day callers to 020-7219-3111 heard Frank Sinatra singing “I did it my way” accompanying an answerphone message listing the last appeals heard in Chambers. On the day I called, Ol’ Blue Eyes had been replaced by a rather dull message…
…informing the caller that the service is no longer available. I wonder what the ‘hold music’ at the new Supreme Court Office will be when the Registry opens for business on 20th August.
It could be a case of “Happy days are here again!”
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While on the subject, I came across a highly informative speech given at Manchester University by Jenny Rowe, Chief Executive of the new Supreme Court. It tells you all you need to know about the Supreme Court, its historical perspective and details of the new library and facilities for the Joe Public to watch proceedings.
You can read Jenny Rowe’s speech here