All Criminal justice articles – Page 58
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NewsBuckland rules out judge-only trials as solution to virus backlog
Lord chancellor tells MPs that World War Two-style smaller juries are worth considering.
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NewsPolice station representative issues Covid-19 warning from hospital
Practitioner group chief says it is disappointing that not all police stations are following national protocol.
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NewsFully remote jury test a ‘success for open justice’
Experimental trial dealt with fictional case to test whether videolink could be fair alternative to face-to-face hearings during lockdown.
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FeatureCovid-19: Entitlement of defendants awaiting trial to apply for bail
Practical impact of coronavirus on such things as remand times and resources make it inevitable that bail positions should be reviewed.
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NewsCriminal defence community mourns loss of police station representative
Steve Knight died on his 70th birthday after contracting Covid-19.
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NewsCPS to downgrade 'less serious' cases
’We cannot ignore the unprecedented challenge facing the criminal justice system’ says DPP.
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NewsSolicitor representing 17-year-old attacks 'unnecessary' coronavirus risk
Teenager was one of a group of people arrested for being in enclosed premises.
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NewsPolice and legal chiefs agree Covid-19 interview protocol
Guidance states that legal advice for suspects should take place over the phone or video-link whenever possible.
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NewsPolice force praised for coronavirus measures to protect lawyers
National protocol expected soon as Northumbria tells lawyers safety in its custody suites is top priority.
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NewsOpen justice campaigner calls for video remand data to be published
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner says government-funded programme has been successful as HM Courts & Tribunals Service takes the reins.
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OpinionCriminal defenders on the frontline
The Law Society is concentrating on lobbying to ensure a safe environment for criminal practitioners.
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NewsCriminal court backlog reaches two-year high
Number of outstanding Crown court cases now stands at 37,434.
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NewsLAA working 'as rapidly as possible' to pay legal aid firms
Legal Aid Agency relaxes requirements in updated Covid-19 guidance.
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NewsBuckland: Critics ‘too harsh’ as MoJ strives to keep courts open
Justice secretary praises ‘heroic efforts’ of lawyers and court staff keeping trials and hearings going.
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FeatureCOVID-19: Managing health and risk whilst in police custody - an update
National Police Chiefs’ Council’s strategic overview and guidance for forces concerning custody function during pandemic is essential reading.
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News'We cannot wait any longer': criminal defence firm halts face-to-face contact
London practice will not be attending police station, prisons or court to protect staff and clients.
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NewsJury trials on hold until courts can be made safe
Lord chief justice's statement follows barrage of calls for trials to be stopped amid coronavirus crisis.
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NewsCoronavirus update: Lord Chancellor says courts 'must go on sitting'
Lord chief justice says we must ‘make every effort’ to maintain a functioning court system.
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NewsCoronavirus: Business as usual 'not realistic' says lord chief justice
Government under increasing pressure to change its strategy on courts and tribunals.