All Criminal justice articles – Page 52
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NewsLandmark report paints bleak picture of criminal legal aid
Evidence combining data from representative bodies and Legal Aid Agency will inform independent review.
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NewsDefendant with Covid symptoms unable to call court
Justice committee told pandemic-hit justice system is causing uncertainty and anxiety for clients.
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NewsLaw Commission revisits proposals amid 'hate crime at home' furore
Commission says 'poorly targeted' exemption would not have protected private conversation in the family car.
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NewsScrapped? HMCTS says Covid-19 operating hours 'under review'
Latest operational update suggests the controversial model is not dead yet.
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NewsMore Nightingale courts expected by end of March
Majority of new courtrooms will accommodate criminal trials, the Gazette understands.
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NewsGovernment 'scraps extended operating hours'
Criminal bar says the 'discriminatory' scheme will 'not raise its head again'.
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NewsNo need to read emails past 6pm, barristers told
Criminal Bar Association issues wellbeing guidance to tackle ‘unsustainable working practices’.
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OpinionSwift condemnation of Labour’s jury proposal is unwarranted
A temporary reduction in the number of jurors in a case should be given proper and reasoned consideration.
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NewsPanel will 'test and challenge' criminal legal aid recommendations
Former Law Society criminal law committee chief among legal experts to advise on independent review.
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NewsSentencing guidelines to highlight disparity between BAME and white offenders
Sentencing Council research shows black and Asian people receiving tougher sentences for certain drug offences.
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NewsCool response to Labour's seven-juror scheme
Shadow justice secretary proposes wartime-style juries to clear the Crown court backlog.
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NewsLawyers and unions threaten 'legal and industrial response' over court safety
Joint statement to HM Courts & Tribunals Service boss calls for lateral flow testing at every court to be introduced urgently.
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News'Greatest threat': Inspectors sound alarm over courts backlog
Report highlights wider impact of growing case numbers and calls for urgent action to make courts safe.
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NewsSolicitor tests positive for Covid-19 after seeing client at court
Hodge Jones & Allen says courts need to think carefully about cases and attendance.
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NewsPanel to 'test and challenge' criminal legal aid recommendations
Lord chancellor says advisory group will comprise people with range of backgrounds and experience.
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NewsPolice support for virtual remand hearings continues for Covid detainees
Most forces have agreed to use video platform where the detainee is confirmed or suspected to have the coronavirus.
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NewsBail reforms expected to reduce number of suspects 'released under investigation'
Legislation will be introduced removing the presumption against using pre-charge bail.
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NewsMental Health Act reform: prisons won't be 'holding pens'
Government proposals include ensuring defendants are taken directly from court to healthcare setting.
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NewsLegal aid: Society calls for Scotland-style emergency uplift
Commons justice select committee told urgent changes are needed before Bellamy review reports to government.