All Criminal justice articles – Page 110
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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.
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NewsLocalising prosecution service ‘dangerous’, former DPP warns
Lord Macdonald says devolving powers will lead to criminal justice inconsistencies around the country.
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NewsCPS inspectors call for ‘culture change’
Efforts to reduce delays hampered by failure to engage effectively with defence.
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NewsEminent criminal defence firm to close
Kaim Todner, which represented ’Pentagon hacker’ Gary McKinnon, led judicial review challenge against criminal legal aid contracting.
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News
Video-link plan aims to speed up justice
Holding court hearings by video could speed up justice and make the system more accessible.
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NewsRape cases fear over ‘tainted’ DNA risk
A Lincolnshire police doctor told the Gazette that he was asked on two occasions last year to take DNA samples from both the suspect and victim in the same case.
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FeatureNew offences and sentencing
Two further significant provisions of the Serious Crime Act 2015 have been brought into force.
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NewsHead of closed firm convicted of VAT fraud
Caroline Joseph, formerly of London firm Hanover Property Lawyers, given a suspended prison sentence.
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NewsJoint enterprise principle ‘wrongly interpreted’ – Supreme Court
Lawyers welcome Supreme Court ruling that could allow many convicted of murder under the doctrine to appeal their convictions.
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OpinionDebunking stereotypes of criminals
Challenging public attitudes would help the government fulfil its ambitious plans for penal reform.
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