All Criminal justice articles – Page 56
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NewsDon’t even think about scrapping juries - Law Society
Starting point must be to make full use of existing judges and courts, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsCriminal lawyers reject plans to curb jury trials
Some 93% of criminal barristers oppose emergency plans to reduce the role of juries, survey finds.
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NewsMagistrates’ court backlog reaches 484,000
Figures released as ministers prepare announcement of 'Blackstone' court venues.
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NewsPM accused of misleading MPs over Lammy race review
Boris Johnson said 16 recommendations for the criminal justice system have been implemented.
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NewsTop health expert calls for face masks in court
Professor Trish Greenhalgh says court is a risky place for transmission of Covid-19.
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NewsLegislation to abolish some jury trials could be passed within weeks
Lord chancellor says option is ‘last resort’ but would provide 40% extra capacity.
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NewsAnger as solicitors told over the weekend to attend court in person
Judicial Office statement said crisis levels had changed since remote participation was encouraged in April.
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NewsJunior lawyers demand higher pay for criminal defence work
Government’s criminal legal aid review does not go far enough, says division.
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NewsCPS lawyer reportedly investigated over far-right Facebook posts
Newspaper also claims matter has been referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsVirtual hearings with physical jury hubs hailed a success
Academics evaluating mock trial say there were fewer technical problems and jurors were more engaged.
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NewsCovid-19 has 'significantly reduced' value of criminal legal aid offer
Law Society says landscape has reduced dramatically and government must do more than it has proposed.
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NewsConservative MP condemns low pay in criminal legal aid
James Daly says criminal legal aid lawyers in towns such as Bury are unlikely to be earning above £30,000.
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NewsUnion makes court safety demands
HMCTS chief executive told to let members conduct their own risk assessment of court buildings.
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NewsLimits on jury trials may be needed says LCJ
Lord Burnett suggests ministers consider temporary curbs on right to jury for 'either way' offences.
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NewsCourts must double capacity to stay afloat, warns criminal bar
Backlog has created a ‘toxic scenario’ for advocates, says Caroline Goodwin QC.
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NewsSolicitor enraged by struggle to see court risk assessment
Managing director of Chester firm says he needs to know if it is safe to send staff to court.
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NewsMagistrates deal with 13 cases on first day of 'block listing'
One courtroom dedicated to hearing firm's cases to keep number of people in court to a minimum.
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NewsGuidance for lawyers to keep unsentenced children out of prison
Penal reform charity says young detainees are spending up to 23 hours in their cells.
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FeatureCriminal law roundup
Dishonesty, intermediaries, statutory surcharge, and prison conditions.