All Criminal justice articles – Page 117
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OpinionLegal aid: no time for gesture politics
We must face the harsh reality of legal aid cuts and keep the maximum number of firms afloat.
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OpinionSerfdom at 70 and the rule of law
Campaigners against justice cuts should claim Margaret Thatcher’s guru as an ally.
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NewsCuts require fundamental rethink, says lord chief
Lord Thomas says consideration should be given to an inquisitorial system in civil and family cases.
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NewsCPS warns barristers against taking part in legal aid protest
Non-attendance may have 'detrimental impact' on relationship, chief prosecutor says.
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OpinionFrom jury box to dock?
New legislation aimed at protecting the integrity of jury trials is flawed and potentially dangerous.
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Written evidence call over justice bill
The House of Commons Public Bill Committee issued a call for written evidence on proposals in the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill covering the use of cautions, prisoner release and recall, and the detention of young offenders. Evidence should be submitted by 1 April.
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NewsCrisis in ‘shrinking and ageing’ magistracy
Lay magistrates are ‘considerably older, whiter and more middle class’ than the general population and less diverse than they were in 2000.
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NewsBill seeks to extend protection for domestic violence
Coercive control and emotional blackmail could become criminal offences.
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NewsJudge asks attorney general to intervene in VHCCs
Dominic Grieve is ‘considering’ the request to appoint an amicus curiae to deal with legal argument.
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OpinionCourt artists are best at showing the truth
TV cameras will never be able to match the kinetic accuracy of artists’ sketches.
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NewsDPP to ‘ramp up’ criminal asset recovery overseas
Spain and UAE first countries to receive asset recovery advisers.
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OpinionBorder counsel
How to decide between a pro- or anti-European approach at the forthcoming elections.
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NewsMoJ silent over public defender applications
Ministry insists the recruitment drive is not related to the criminal bar’s boycott of serious cases.
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NewsCall to hire 10,000 more magistrates
A Policy Exchange report proposes recruiting 10,000 magistrates and expanding their roles – including being placed in police stations.
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NewsSociety prepares for legal aid announcement
Chancery Lane said it is seeking views from the profession to inform its response to the MoJ’s final announcement.
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NewsCourt of Appeal upholds whole-life principle
The decision follows a Strasbourg ruling last year that whole-life sentences without review breached article 3 rights.
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Male rape help as fund unveiled
The Ministry of Justice has pledged £500,000 to help male victims of rape and sexual violence receive advice and counselling.
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NewsJudge censures ‘unconscionable’ expert witness delays
The trial of a murdered four-year-old was adjourned three times due to the failure of experts to produce reports.
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NewsCuts forcing guilty pleas, leading lawyer warns
Paul Harris says that the professions will not surrender in their fight against legal aid cuts.
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NewsChancery Lane delivers JR response
Society says decision to cut use of judicial review may reduce the accountability of public authorities.