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What is a Judgment ?

Judgment

A judgment, also known as a judicial decision or court ruling, is the final decision made by a court of law in a legal case or dispute. It represents the court’s official decision on the matters brought before it and typically resolves the legal issues in question.

It is the culmination of legal proceedings, where a judge evaluates evidence, arguments and applicable laws to arrive at a verdict. Whether it’s a criminal case, family dispute, civil dispute or administrative matter, a judgment carries significant consequences for the parties involved.

A judgment may include various elements such as:

  1. Findings of Fact: The court’s determination of what events or circumstances occurred in the case.
  2. Conclusions of Law: The legal principles applied by the court to the facts of the case to reach a decision.
  3. Decision or Disposition: The specific outcome or ruling of the case, which could include a verdict of guilty or not guilty (in a criminal case), or a judgment for the plaintiff or defendant (in a civil case).
  4. Orders: Any specific actions or remedies ordered by the court as part of the judgment, such as monetary damages, injunctions, or other relief.

A court judgment is typically written and issued by a judge or a panel of judges. It is a formal and legally binding document that concludes the legal proceedings in the case, although it may be subject to appeal or modification under certain circumstances.

Sometimes, judgment is reserved, which means withholding a final opinion until more information is available. It acknowledges the complexity of issues and avoids premature conclusions.

These are the latest judgments published by the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary of England and Wales.

  • R -v- McLeary and Francis
    Neutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Crim 903Case No: 202401838 B2; 202401847 B2 In the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)on appeal from Nottingham Crown CourtHer Honour Judge Shant KC 15 July 2026 Before: Lord Justice Fraser Mrs Justice Cutts DBE His Honour Judge Patrick Field KC Between: Rex -v- Courtney McLeary David Francis The post R -v- McLeary and Francis appeared […]
  • Crowborough Shield Community Interest Company -v- Home Office and another
    Case number: AC-2026-LON-001054 In the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench DivisionPlanning Court 15 July 2026 Before: The Hon Mr Justice Mould Between: The King on the application ofCrowborough Shield Community Interest Company -v- Secretary of State for the Home Department Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Wealden District Council Secretary of […] The post Crowborough Shield […]
  • Dale Vince -v- Associated Newspapers Limited
    Neutral Citation Number: [2026] EWCA Civ 899Appeal Nos: CA-2025-001573Case No: KB-2024-001820 In the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)on appeal from the High Court of JusticeKing’s Bench DivisionMedia and Communications List[2025] EWHC 1411 (KB)Mr Justice Swift 15 July 2026 Before: Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls Lord Justice Warby Lady Justice Whipple Between: Dale Vince […] The post Dale Vince […]
  • R -v- Faris Wilson
    Medway Magistrates’ Court46XY1078424 14 July 2026 Sentencing remarks of DJMC Leake Between: The King -v- Faris Wilson The post R -v- Faris Wilson appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
  • R -v- Benjamin Wazabanga
    In the Central Criminal CourtOld BaileyLondon 14 July 2026 Sentencing remarks of His Honour Judge Martyn Levett DL Between: R -v- Benjamin Wazabanga The post R -v- Benjamin Wazabanga appeared first on Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.

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