All Criminal justice articles – Page 10
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OpinionLabour must rediscover joined-up government
Does the Labour government understand that unrealistic spending cuts may cost more to put right?
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NewsVictims commissioner demands tougher action on anti-social behaviour
New report reveals little awareness of statutory measure that allows victims to request a multi-agency case review.
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OpinionUS thriller lays bare the burden of public defenders
David Pickup reviews Joshua Perry's Seraphim.
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NewsLetby brings in new lawyer as potential appeal prepared
Barrister says there is a ‘strong case’ that former nurse is innocent.
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NewsFormer top judges tell government to reverse sentence inflation
Judges call for 'radical solutions' to tackle overcrowded prisons as government prepares to release 5,500 prisoners earlier than planned.
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry should have run ‘in parallel’ with criminal probe, says Mansfield
Public inquiry should not be used as a ‘trial and error’ dry run for future prosecutions, according to veteran human rights silk.
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NewsProlific offender died after being released because of human error, inquest told
Remand warrant for 49-year-old was not printed out from digital folder.
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NewsCriminal legal aid advisory board recommendations 'due shortly'
Judge-led board will advise lord chancellor on operation and structure of existing and future schemes.
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NewsShifting criminal justice landscape forces duty solicitor merger
Solicitors belonging to Redditch and Bromsgrove, and Kidderminster rotas allocated detainees based on location of arrest.
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NewsPrisons crisis: know what to do if client unlawfully detained, solicitors told
Solicitor predicts new early release scheme to address prison overcrowding may lead to stress and confusion.
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FeatureNew release provisions for prisoners and what they mean in practice
The answer to a client's burning and frequent question 'when can I get out?' is now far from simple.
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NewsLandmark victims' survey reveals lack of confidence in CPS
Largest survey ever conducted by the victims' commissioner exposes effects of court backlogs, insufficient support and poor communication.
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News'Over-lawyering' hindering prosecution of economic crime - thinktank
New report from Institute of Economic Affairs calls for SFO to be replaced by new enforcer with wider remit.
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NewsVictims’ commissioner seeks views on criminal justice delays
Baroness Newlove urges victims to share their experience and ‘use their voice’ to influence recommendations she puts forward to the government.
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NewsMagic circle partner in Lynch yacht tragedy
New York white collar crime specialist Christopher Morvillo among those missing following the Sicily sinking.
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NewsEarly Dawn revival exposes long-term neglect - Law Society
Under the scheme, alleged offenders will be summoned to a magistrates’ court only when it is confirmed that a cell is ready for them.
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NewsRiots: Lord chancellor thanks ‘dedicated professionals’ for swift action
More than 150 of the people arrested in connection with this month’s violent disorder have already faced their day in court, Ministry of Justice reveals.
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NewsSkeletons in the cupboard
Bundles of unstamped conveyances and mortgages and fake divorce papers.
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NewsCriminal defence solicitors urged to unionise
Practitioner group believes 'mood music' from new government suggests no extra cash will be forthcoming.