All Criminal justice articles – Page 137
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OpinionCriminal legal aid: what now?
We must face the practical reality. There were going to be cuts. Our agreement is the best available package.
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News'Halt and bin' QASA, says Waddington
Legal regulators being told to abandon scheme a week before registration is due to commence.
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OpinionUnveiling the elephant in the room – partially
No one is too pleased by the compromise on wearing a niqab in court – but now the issue will have to be addressed.
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NewsJudge rules defendant cannot give evidence wearing niqab
A Muslim woman can wear a niqaab during her trial, but must remove it is she gives evidence.
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Law Report
Criminal
Sentence – Imprisonment – Appeal against sentence – Defendant being convicted of fraud after making false personal injury claim in bogus RTA
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'Office' hearing plan for motor offences
Uncontested road traffic offences will be dealt with by single magistrate in an office.
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NewsJudge allows veiled woman to enter a plea
A woman wearing a niqab has been allowed to plead not guilty after a police officer identified her in private.
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NewsMPs condemn 'tortuous' inchoate offence law
Offences of encouraging and assisting crimes are too ‘complex and difficult’ for lawyers.
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OpinionSomethin’s gotta give
When an irresistible force such as Chris Grayling meets an immovable object like the legal profession…
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NewsCriminal bar issues legal challenge to QASA
The Criminal Bar Association has issued a legal challenge to the decision to press ahead with quality assurance scheme.
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Thinktanks call for greater autonomy in courts
‘Conservative’ courts should be opened to local discretion empowerment, two thinktanks say.
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NewsGrayling confirms legal aid concessions
The justice secretary today published revised plans for criminal legal aid contracting.
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NewsBar Serco and G4S from MoJ contracts, demands Khan
The shadow justice secretary calls on Chris Grayling to bar two of the biggest government contractors.
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Law Report
Sentence
Imprisonment – Defendant stopping female following observing suspected drug deal – Defendant agreeing with co-accused to falsify result – Defendant informing senior officer of false result
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OpinionOrders need to suit the facts
The Proceeds of Crime Act is not working and must be reformed, argues Roger Sahota.
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Opinion
No glory in train robbery
Am I alone in being offended by the tone of the piece by James Morton in the 12 August edition?
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London criminal solicitors back slow market consolidation
The London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association (LCCSA) will, however, oppose suggested change to the duty solicitor scheme.
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OpinionGuilty until proved innocent
Proposals to curtail civil liberties on hearsay alone are dangerous – and could lead to vindictive claims.
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NewsGrayling refuses to delay legal aid cuts
The justice secretary has indicated that he will press on with ‘far-reaching’ legal aid cuts, ignoring pleas from MPs, peers and the Law Society.