All Criminal justice articles – Page 17
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NewsProlific offender died after being released because of human error, inquest told
Remand warrant for 49-year-old was not printed out from digital folder.
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NewsCriminal legal aid advisory board recommendations 'due shortly'
Judge-led board will advise lord chancellor on operation and structure of existing and future schemes.
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NewsShifting criminal justice landscape forces duty solicitor merger
Solicitors belonging to Redditch and Bromsgrove, and Kidderminster rotas allocated detainees based on location of arrest.
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NewsPrisons crisis: know what to do if client unlawfully detained, solicitors told
Solicitor predicts new early release scheme to address prison overcrowding may lead to stress and confusion.
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FeatureNew release provisions for prisoners and what they mean in practice
The answer to a client's burning and frequent question 'when can I get out?' is now far from simple.
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NewsLandmark victims' survey reveals lack of confidence in CPS
Largest survey ever conducted by the victims' commissioner exposes effects of court backlogs, insufficient support and poor communication.
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News'Over-lawyering' hindering prosecution of economic crime - thinktank
New report from Institute of Economic Affairs calls for SFO to be replaced by new enforcer with wider remit.
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NewsVictims’ commissioner seeks views on criminal justice delays
Baroness Newlove urges victims to share their experience and ‘use their voice’ to influence recommendations she puts forward to the government.
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NewsMagic circle partner in Lynch yacht tragedy
New York white collar crime specialist Christopher Morvillo among those missing following the Sicily sinking.
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NewsEarly Dawn revival exposes long-term neglect - Law Society
Under the scheme, alleged offenders will be summoned to a magistrates’ court only when it is confirmed that a cell is ready for them.
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NewsRiots: Lord chancellor thanks ‘dedicated professionals’ for swift action
More than 150 of the people arrested in connection with this month’s violent disorder have already faced their day in court, Ministry of Justice reveals.
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NewsSkeletons in the cupboard
Bundles of unstamped conveyances and mortgages and fake divorce papers.
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NewsCriminal defence solicitors urged to unionise
Practitioner group believes 'mood music' from new government suggests no extra cash will be forthcoming.
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NewsCriminal defence lawyers rule out 24-hour courts for riot prosecutions
Practitioner groups voice opposition to extended court hours to deal with looming flood of cases.
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OpinionUK riots: underpaid, overstretched lawyers to the rescue
The government's criminal justice response will be heavily dependent on lawyers' goodwill and sense of duty.
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NewsTalks on 24-hour courts to deal with fallout from weekend of violence
CPS lawyers working ‘around the clock’ to process prosecutions across UK.
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NewsMarriage ban for prisoners serving whole-life orders
Measure follows anger over serial killer Levi Bellfield’s bid to challenge decision blocking him from marrying.
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NewsHuw Edwards instructs high-powered legal team
Former BBC presenter entered a guilty plea at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
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NewsJudge goes with the flow on river oath
Garden Court barrister tells court that nature is his god.
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OpinionFuture of criminal law needs to start with students
How can a career as a criminal practitioner ever compete with the riches on offer in the City?