All articles by Catherine Baksi – Page 7
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NewsCovid regulations accused had right of silence
Appeal finds no implied duty to give details to the police.
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NewsBar sanctions under scrutiny in new consultation
Review prompted by claims of undue leniency in matters involving sexual misconduct.
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NewsOnly two Crown courts checked for cell safety
Revelation by Public Health England prompts calls for greater transparency.
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NewsDPP reveals concerns over age of criminal responsibility
Comments will reignite the debate called for by MPs on the justice select committee last November.
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NewsLawyers to retain European professional voice
Bar association creates new form of 'affiliate' membership for UK professional bodies.
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NewsWork begins on legal definition of ‘ecocide’
Definition will draw on existing approaches to crimes against humanity and genocide.
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NewsFalse accusations victim plans defendant support service
Liam Allan seeks to launch service similar to Victim Support for benefit of people facing criminal charges.
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News'Modern family' focus for new virtual firm
Online services and flexible operating hours will fill gap left by traditional firms, founders claim.
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NewsCustody limits: judge risked appearance of bias, court told
Replacement drafted in to extension hearing on instruction of senior presiding judge.
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NewsMoJ's judicial critic complains of 'improper and undue pressure'
Judge Keith Raynor claims he was pressurised to extend custody limit.
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NewsJudge blasts MoJ's 'systemic failure' over Crown court backlog
Ruling over teenager held in prison for 321 days awaiting trial.
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NewsHundreds of thousands face eviction, housing charities warn
Letter to housing secretary calls on parliament to dis-apply mandatory grounds for possession.