All Criminal justice articles – Page 102
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NewsMoJ defies critics to go ahead with London court closures
Closure of Camberwell Green and Hammersmith magistrates’ courts raises concerns about gang violence.
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NewsCourt of Appeal burdened with ‘voluminous’ material
Litigants in person to be offered more support to tackle 'prolix grounds'.
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NewsNews focus: UK failing ‘open justice’ tests
British justice ranks behind even the poorest US states when it comes to secrecy. A new charter aims to address this at a time when transparency is under renewed attack.
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NewsRota 'mistake' could cost firm £40,000
Wigan firm told it has not been allocated any slots on forthcoming crime duty rota.
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NewsSociety challenges government’s ‘concern’ for road accident victims
Chancery Lane urges government to retain judicial discretion in punishing dangerous drivers.
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NewsCPS satisfaction levels soar
Nine out of 10 victims and witnesses happy with Crown Prosecution Service support received in court.
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OpinionJustice cooperation and Brexit
It is good to see cooperation in criminal justice on the prime minister's Brexit agenda, but it is in our interests that this includes civil justice too.
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NewsJustice by the shedload
Suggestions for alternative court venues remind Obiter of Monty Python.
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NewsAppeals campaign calls for open justice
UK lags behind US in making court transcripts available, says Centre for Criminal Appeals.
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NewsJudge’s Turkey detention could set genocide organiser free
International tribunal is struggling to resolve an impasse over the jailing of a judge by the government of Turkey.
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NewsAt last: MoJ announces timetable for LASPO review
Justice minister Sir Oliver Heald says 'enough time has passed’ since LASPO for the review process to begin.
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NewsRolls-Royce in £670m deferred prosecution deal
High Court expected to approve 'big league' deal to avoid bribery prosecutions.
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NewsLawyers divided on new white-collar crime offences
Ministry of Justice calls for views on whether further offences are needed to combat money laundering and fraud.
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NewsCompliance fears over measures to tackle ‘ghost’ solicitors
Criminal legal aid solicitors warned of new contractual requirements ahead of duty rota deadline.
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NewsCPS staff ‘working hard to keep sinking ship afloat’
MPs will discuss concerns about funding of the Crown Prosecution Service in a debate tabled by former shadow attorney general Karl Turner.
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NewsJustice should be higher up Brexit agenda, MPs told
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association and Criminal Bar Association give evidence to justice select committee.
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Government fee cut blamed for interpreter mistake
Umbrella group reacts to news that sentencing of man who attacked two police officers had to be adjourned.
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NewsBarristers and solicitors at odds over advocacy fee reform
Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association highlights concerns while Criminal Bar Association seeks to clear up misconceptions.
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NewsSwearing judge not guilty of misconduct
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office not to take any formal action against Judge Patricia Lynch QC.