All Criminal justice articles – Page 111
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NewsDomestic abuse law could be widened
Home Office consults on making coercive or controlling behaviour a criminal offence.
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NewsNew criminal offence proposed to snare tax evaders
HMRC has warned wealthy individuals to pay what they owe in advance.
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NewsYouth advocacy review established
Move follows a parliamentary report recommending that all lawyers representing children should be accredited to do so.
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NewsMillions wasted on needless remands
Howard League says up to £230m was wasted holding people on remand who were found not guilty or who did not receive a custodial sentence.
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NewsLegal aid contract tender deferred
The process will open in October, following a call from the Law Society for it to be delayed.
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NewsLaw adequate to deal with social media, say peers
No new laws are needed to deal with crimes committed using social media, according to a report published today by a Lords committee.
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Opinion
Poor interpretation
It is meaningless to speak airily and arrogantly about savings made when it comes to interpreters. What is the cost to the rule of law?
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ProfileTulisa drugs trial collapses over evidence doubt
Ben Rose acted for the singer in her trial over drugs allegations, a trial which could not continue.
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NewsDefence told to trawl Chinatown for interpreter
Crown court judge asked a defence barrister to trawl the Chinese restaurants of Cardiff.
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FeatureIan Watkins appeal
Court of Appeal judges sitting at Cardiff Crown Court have dismissed an attempt by Ian Watkins, former singer with the Lostprophets, to reduce his 35-year sentence for child sex offences.
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NewsMansfield: the victims’ choice
Campaigners for victims of historic child sexual abuse have called for barrister Michael Mansfield QC to lead inquiry.
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NewsCapita awarded £229m electronic tagging contract
Six-year deal comes after G4S and Serco were stripped of the work.
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OpinionOut of Africa
South Africa contains an institution that should be an inspiration to all those concerned with equality and justice.
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NewsCriminal solicitor groups mull Society’s ‘generous offer’
CLSA and LCCSA will take advice on offer of mediation assistance and backing for JR if this fails.
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NewsHealth check shows impact of cuts at CPS
Inspectorate report reveals inadequate case progression and preparation.
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NewsSociety pledges fresh support for criminal solicitors
Chancery Lane proposes strategy of mediation to practitioner groups, but will provide financial backing for legal challenge if this fails.
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NewsPractitioner bodies berate ‘face-saving’ bar deal
Solicitor groups say the deal 'fails to address the silent crisis in a neglected system'.
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NewsRepeat offenders and the english language
If Obiter had a quid for every time someone uttered the words ‘upstream’ or ‘blockers’, retirement would be imminent.
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NewsMedia take-down plans ditched
Proposals to enable the attorney general to order media organisations to remove online archive material creating a risk of contempt are abandoned.
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NewsTalks look set to settle dispute over VHCCs
Bar leaders have met the Ministry of Justice several times over the past month to seek to resolve impasse.