All Criminal justice articles – Page 48
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NewsBuckland and Patel drum up support for 'historic' police bill
Conservative Party subscribers asked to complete an 'Official Criminal Justice Survey'.
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NewsPolice bill: Bail changes could fail crime victims, says Law Society
The criminal justice system needs more funding to deliver on promises of new legislation, according to representative body.
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Law ReportCriminal law: Retrial
Guidance given following prosecution’s application for permission to arraign defendant eight months after conviction quashed and retrial ordered.
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NewsTougher sentences on menu in ‘restore confidence’ bill
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill proposes a portfolio of reforms.
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OpinionThe rights of victims of trafficking in Europe
A Commentary on the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings | Edited by Julia Planitzer and Helmut Sax
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OpinionDiscovering what turns men into monsters
Forensic Case Histories: Understanding Serious Offending Behaviour in Men | Jackie Craissati
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NewsPay solicitors more for advising on wrongful convictions - report
Legal aid rates for work on alleged miscarriages of justice are lower than they were 25 years ago.
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NewsGovernment to tackle 'inequitable' funding arrangements for private prosecutions
Costs recoverable by a private prosecutor could be capped at legal aid rates.
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OpinionA step in the right direction on private prosecutions
Sensible, evidence-based recommendations from cross-party select committees can lead to changes in the law.
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NewsBudget 2021: Sunak 'turning a blind eye' to law and order
Lawyers' leaders say the wider justice system is a poor relation in HM Treasury's priorities.
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News'Testament to their professionalism': CPS staff praised for working longer hours
Inspectors publish report from first ever assessment of Complex Casework Units.
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NewsStop and search: police told to justify racial disparity
Inspectorate report says too many forces do not monitor enough data to understand if power being used fairly.
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NewsJustice campaigners worried about 'disturbing reliance' on remote assistance
Appropriate adults say legal help provided remotely to children and vulnerable adults in half of cases.
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NewsMisunderstanding of drill music leading to unfair convictions, says Justice
Report from working group on racial disparities in the youth justice system makes 45 recommendations.
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NewsPolice stations resume support for video remand hearings
Law Society welcomes joint funding arrangement between Ministry of Justice and Home Office.
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NewsCovid regulations accused had right of silence
Appeal finds no implied duty to give details to the police.
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News18-year-olds would be treated as children under proposed court bill
Conservative MP and former magistrate Rob Butler says court date should not affect how a young person is treated.
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NewsOnly two Crown courts checked for cell safety
Revelation by Public Health England prompts calls for greater transparency.
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NewsLammy: 'My race review would go further today'
Shadow justice secretary says disproportionality in the criminal justice system has got worse.
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NewsCPS to write to defence teams linked to unqualified court interpreter
Ministry of Justice has identified all the cases where Mirwais Patang was booked to provide services.