Baroness Carr, England’s first lady chief justice, criticized the government for taking credit for quickly jailing rioters, asserting that the courts’ independence should be upheld. She emphasized the importance of proper funding for the courts and referenced King John’s signing of Magna Carta as a reminder of the need to maintain separation of powers. Baroness Carr highlighted that the listing of court cases is a judicial function and cannot be influenced by government pressures.
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Joe Batley: Bristol Bears lock out with leg fracture until late December
Mark Mapletoft, the England A head coach, informed that Bats had sustained a slight leg fracture and will be unavailable for Bristol's upcoming games, with hopes for his return for the Leicester match. Bristol faces Amptill in the Premiership Rugby Cup before a league game against Harlequins, followed by Champions Cup fixtures against Leinster and La Rochelle, before the Premiership clash with Leicester on 21 December. Full Article
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