All Criminal justice articles – Page 101
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Opinion
Safeguards on sentencing
Moves to cut credit for ‘late’ guilty pleas even further pose a threat to fundamental principles of justice. We should be worried.
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OpinionJoint enterprise: lifting a flawed dragnet
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on joint enterprise is a reflection of the strength of our legal system, rather than of its weakness.
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NewsNon-collection rates for criminal courts charge revealed
Just one-fifth of earliest charges imposed were paid back within six months, MoJ reports.
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FeatureUnderstanding restorative justice
Now that legislation has enabled more widespread restorative justice, criminal defenders must understand the process.
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NewsCourt closures could inhibit diverse magistracy, MPs told
Most magistrates need a car these days, Commons justice committee hears.
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OpinionManchester in the lead
Lawyers will welcome the chance to help innovate, but the opportunity to ‘go first’ brings risks.
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NewsCameras to be allowed into Crown courts
Government announces three-month test of broadcasting judges’ sentencing remarks.
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NewsCourts IT upgrade complete by 2020, says HMCTS chief
Chief executive spells out plans for incremental changes but says it will be finished within four years.
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NewsBudget 2016: criminal justice powers for Greater Manchester
Role of police and crime commissioner to be merged with that of mayor.
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NewsEfforts to collect proceeds of crime ‘disappointing’
National Audit Office says total outstanding debt from confiscation orders is £1.6bn.
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OpinionEasy way round new bail limits
Policing and Criminal Justice Bill must do more to reduce uncertainty for suspects and victims.
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NewsCrime rise fear stymies giving of e-evidence
Free smartphone app developed to collect on-the-spot reports of crimes.
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OpinionCustodial sentencing treats women harshly
Better use of existing legal provisions can alter an unjust imbalance in sentencing.
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NewsSenior judge voices concern over police investigation control
Twelve-month investigation limit among recommendations to tackle problems associated with complex and lengthy criminal trials.
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NewsDigital ‘transformation’ in criminal law
As part of the programme, Wi-Fi is being installed in courts and judges will receive iPads.
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OpinionCriminal justice system needs team players
The National Audit Office’s report on the system’s efficiency is an alarming read.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency spends £93m on cases not heard in court
National Audit Office says criminal justice system is not delivering value for money.
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OpinionUnbalancing the burden of proof
A proposed guideline on sentence discounts prioritises consistency over the rights of the defendant.
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Opinion
End the revolving door of prison
Incarceration still plays a disproportionate and counterproductive role in our approach to criminal offending.
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NewsMoJ to spend £400k on London alcohol tags
Scheme to combat alcohol-related crime to be extended in the capital following 18-month pilot.