All Criminal justice articles – Page 39
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NewsCrown court valedictory for criminal defence 'legend'
Judge tells farewell gathering that barristers owe Bill Waddington a 'huge debt of gratitude'.
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NewsWhole-life orders only for ‘exceptionally serious cases’, CoA rules
Five judges hear appeals in the cases of killers including Wayne Couzens.
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NewsJudiciary makes U-turn over collecting strikers' names
Senior presiding judge tells criminal bar all data previously collected has been deleted.
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NewsSFO loses appeal over ‘unfair’ sacking of Unaoil case controller
Watchdog suffers latest setback after scathing reviews published yesterday.
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NewsSerious farce: SFO slammed over Unaoil case as third conviction quashed
Director Lisa Osofsky says two reviews into disclosure failings are ‘a sobering read’.
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NewsLegal aid increase SI is laid - at last
Long fought-for 9% increase will come in at end of September.
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OpinionOff to see the members: bar takes legal aid fight to parliament
Around 150 wigged and robed barristers packed Central Lobby to submit a 'green card' requesting a personal interview with their MP.
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NewsAxiom solicitor made money ‘hand over fist’ while investors ‘lost everything’, court hears
Prosecution makes closing arguments to jury as long-running trial over legal financing fund nears conclusion.
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NewsPrison lawyers to boycott forum as legal aid dispute escalates
Representative groups tell Parole Board their members do not feel valued by the government.
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NewsBackdating legal aid fee hike is legal - but it's a pyrrhic victory
Criminal bar hails government concession - but increase will not be attached to existing cases for 'operational and financial' reasons.
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NewsMoJ adds to ministerial lineup
Stuart Andrew, Sarah Dines and Simon Baynes given junior ministerial roles.
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NewsBar protesters stress diversity message
Criminal barristers use media spotlight to highlight the impact of insufficient funding in the makeup of the profession.
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NewsDon’t encourage cyber blackmail, solicitors told
Law Society responds to unprecedented ransomware alert from National Cyber Security Centre.
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NewsUpdated sentencing guidelines to cover new driving offences
Sentencing Council says minor examples of bad driving can have tragic and long-lasting consequences.
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NewsNew offence proposed for intimate image sharing
Law Commission recommends reform of legislation pre-dating the smartphone era.
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NewsJustice minister takes a dig at criminal bar in resignation letter
Cartlidge pays tribute to efforts of court staff 'in the face of wholly disproportionate disruption'.
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NewsMoJ could be sued over refusal to backdate legal aid fee increase
Lawyers acting for Criminal Bar Association say lord chancellor has the power to increase fees.
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NewsBarristers are threatening to delay justice, says minister
Ministers double down on 'generous' legal aid offer and insist fee increase cannot be backdated.
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NewsSolicitors could escalate legal aid action next week
Head of London practitioner group will discuss potential next steps with firms after survey closes later today.
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OpinionJunior barristers reveal the truth about legal aid
The criminal bar's strike has entered a second week - and the junior end of the profession is feeling more confident about speaking out.