5KBW Welcomes New Tenants Aamina Khalid, Claire Mainwaring & Harriet Palfreman

We are delighted to announce that Aamina Khalid, Claire Mainwaring & Harriet Palfreman have all accepted an invitation to join chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages.

This image shows Crown Court Usage for England & Wales for 20 February 2025. In England and Wales, out of 516 total, 301 have Judges, 71 have recorders, and 144 courtrooms are not sitting. In London, out of 145 total, 85 have Judges, 6 have recorders, and 54 courtrooms are not sitting. In the Midlands, out of 76 total, 49 have Judges, 16 have recorders, and 11 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North East, out of 62 total, 42 have Judges, 11 have recorders, and 9 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North West, out of 69 total, 36 have Judges, 11 have recorders, and 22 courtrooms are not sitting. In the South East, out of 90 total, 50 have Judges, 21 have recorders, and 19 courtrooms are not sitting. In Wales, out of 23 total, 13 have Judges, 2 have recorders, and 8 courtrooms are not sitting. In Western England, out of 51 total, 26 have Judges, 4 have recorders, and 21 courtrooms are not sitting.

📈Today, 20 February 2025, 144 out of the 516 Crown courtrooms in England & Wales will not be sitting.
That's 28% of them.
#courtstats #CS20022025 courtstats.co.uk

So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/

Am not sure if people realise that it is quite a big deal for a senior judge to say things like this outright. But things are desperate.

I'd been wondering why I was here (this app, not existentially). But I guess I have my answer 🐐 🐐