All Criminal justice articles – Page 19
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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?
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OpinionPeaceful climate protest: a headache for Labour
Were the Just Stop Oil activists who were recently sentenced to four and five years in prison justly or unjustly convicted and sentenced?
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NewsIn depth: Calls for research into jury verdicts
The cases of Andrew Malkinson and Winston Trew have stoked concerns that majority verdicts increase the chances of a wrongful conviction. Now APPEAL is calling for jury unanimity to be reinstated.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Francesca Cociani, Hodge Jones & Allen
Senior associate, Hodge Jones & Allen.
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NewsSpeed up means test reforms, new government urged
Updated research suggests people living significantly below Minimum Income Standard will have to contribute towards legal costs.
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NewsCCRC apologises to Malkinson following investigation
Lord chancellor moves to axe chair Helen Pitcher after KC-led review finds Andrew Malkinson was failed by the organisation.
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NewsPlanning, housing and employment law shake-up promised in King’s speech
Packed legislative programme includes legislation to reform Mental Health Act and to abolish ‘no fault’ evictions.
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ProfileMy legal life: Jas Thiara, Alsters Kelley Solicitors
Senior associate solicitor, and head of the criminal litigation and motoring offences department.
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NewsCourt of Appeal ‘troubled’ by convicted fraudster’s long wait for sentencing
Unavailability of leading counsel meant sentencing hearing was listed for more than 15 months after conviction.
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NewsPrisons crisis: Mahmood outlines early release plans
Automatic release point to be lowered to 40% for certain sentences under 'emergency measure' commencing in September.
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NewsJudge finds fault in Home Office smacking guidance
High court judge ‘respectfully disagrees’ over lawful chastisement.
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NewsCut custody remands to tackle prison crisis, government told
Ministers are due to announce the terms of a new prisoner release scheme for England and Wales.
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News'We will get a grip on prison crisis', new government declares
Speculation mounting that prisoners will be released at 40% of sentence, rather than current 50%, to ease overcrowding.