The US Supreme Court is a magnificent building in Washington, its 44 steps ascending towards eight massive columns. By contrast, the law lords - usually five of them - hear cases in a room more like the study of a disshevelled don than a courtroom, boasting velvet wallpaper, shelves of books and huge stacks of paper.

There are only 10 rooms in the Palace of Westminster for 12 law lords, and they share four research assistants and four secretaries. By comparison, the nine justices of the US Supreme Court each employ a couple of law clerks every term.

But now, like a family that has outgrown its first home, the law lords are getting new digs. Property gurus bang on about "location, location, location", and the Middlesex Guildhall's location near Parliament and Westminster Abbey is ideal.

The UK Supreme Court will be modern, spacious and worthy of its name. To persuade the public to come and see what the law lords do - and why they matter - the court will have its own website, café and exhibition space. Which is something you suspect even Phil and Kirstie would like.