All Criminal justice articles – Page 50
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NewsLCJ reveals new platform for remote hearings
Service includes virtual consultation rooms and connectivity monitoring.
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NewsNew clash over magistrates' jailing powers
The Criminal Bar Association has criticised proposals to double the maximum sentencing powers of magistrates.
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NewsLevelling up: justice has a key role, government told
Representative bodies highlight importance of legal services sector at Conservative conference.
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NewsSolicitors to advise police suspects in person under revised Covid-19 protocol
Remote hearings will be allowed under exceptional cirumstances.
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NewsMore rape trials to allow pre-recorded evidence
Three Crown courts in London and Durham Crown Court are trialling the scheme from today.
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NewsLawyers praised for role in Everard murder case
Killer’s position as police officer justifies whole-life sentence, Lord Justice Fulford rules.
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NewsRaab admits court delays 'unacceptable' as backlog reaches record high
Outstanding cases in the Crown court pass 60,000 for the first time.
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NewsPoorer junior lawyers being forced to choose City, says top Labour lawyer
Low rates of pay cutting off whole areas of the legal profession, according to shadow solicitor general.
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ProfileMy legal life: Ben Brown, Attorney General’s Chambers
Crown prosecutor on St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
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NewsCovid-19 communications 'blurred line' between guidance and law
Justice committee identifies lessons to be learned from use of criminal law during Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsCriminal legal aid sector continues to shrink
Law Society says there may not be enough providers in 15 years' time.
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OpinionRaab’s task is simple: just fix a justice system in crisis
Even if the media saw his move as a demotion, the new lord chancellor should not.
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NewsFirm remains instructed to challenge 'temporary operating arrangements'
Criminal Bar Association says controversial model has not been implemented at any court yet.
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FeatureCriminal law roundup
Including assaulting an emergency worker, human trafficking and burglary.
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NewsManchester super court opens in battle against the backlog
Extension of existing courtroom will allow for trials with up to 12 defendants.
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OpinionFrom the courtroom to a practical guide on evidence
Evidence (6th edition) | Andrew L-T Choo
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NewsYemen: Barrister asks ICC to open 'war crimes' investigation
Application made despite 'key protagonists' not being parties to the Hague court.
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NewsSolicitor charged with contaminating supermarket food with blood
Leoaai Elghareeb appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.
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NewsTemporary operating hours: ‘the straw that will break the camel’s back’
Senior criminal defence practitioner tells legal aid lawyers she and many others are already absolutely exhausted.