All Criminal justice articles – Page 60
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FeatureHow to rescue criminal defence
It is fair to say that most transactional lawyers are unlikely to have experienced the workings of legal aid, whether in a criminal context or otherwise.
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NewsJustice pledges could pile pressure on prisons - spending watchdog
NAO says extra police officers and tougher sentences could lead to greater demand for prison places.
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News'No quick fixes': Home Office begins pre-charge bail review
Home secretary Priti Patel says concerns over 2017 reforms due to several complex factors.
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OpinionAviation has always been riddled with dodgy dealings
The deferred prosecution of Airbus will help clean up the aerospace industry. But hard headed commercial practices may do more.
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NewsCrown court sitting days increase 'nowhere near enough' - criminal bar
Government says minimum of 87,000 will ensure justice is served in a timely fashion.
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NewsCPS knew rape ‘ambition’ could have perverse consequences
Admission follows Gazette revelations that 'levels of ambition' for rape, domestic violence and hate crime convictions were in operation between 2016 and 2018.
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NewsCPS data 'illustrates long-term challenges'
Quarterly figures published for the first time as DPP says cases are becoming more complex.
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NewsLawyers question timing of Airbus deferred prosecution
'Hard to ignore the possibility that this deal – and the timing of it – is political,' white collar crime specialist says.
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NewsCivil liberties groups condemn facial recognition rollout
Liberty, which is challenging South Wales Police, says Metropolitan Police's decision is a sinister step.
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NewsCompany director avoids jail over Wimbledon tickets
Her Honour Judge Walden-Smith says suspended sentence should not be considered an easy option.
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OpinionCameras in court risks chucking judges under the bus
It’s laudible to increase understanding of the justice system - but without context this move is dangerous.
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OpinionWhere next for deferred prosecution agreements?
The regime may be introducing a ‘parking fine’ approach to corporate criminality.
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NewsBlack and Asian drug offenders 'more likely' to be locked up immediately
Sentencing Council research will fuel fears of racial bias in the criminal justice system.
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NewsCPS embarks on hiring spree
Crown Prosecution Service wants to recruit 390 prosecutors by June.
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NewsCPS still plagued by disclosure failings, watchdog finds
HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate says handling of unused material is below acceptable standards.
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NewsJudge commends lawyers involved in 'harrowing' Sinaga case
Investigation 'involved hundreds of hours of viewing footage of a most unpleasant nature'.
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NewsDetainees 'waiting hours' for solicitor after call centre goes down
Defence Solicitor Call Centre stopped working on New Year's Day between midnight and 4.45am.
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NewsSFO convictions dwindle as caseload shrinks
Serious Fraud Office brought just five successful prosecutions in 2019, as it continues to drop investigations without charge.
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NewsFraud office under fire for deferred prosecution after 'not guilty' verdicts
SFO publishes DPA after three executives acquitted of conspiracy to make corrupt payments.
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NewsPolice blamed for fall in rape prosecutions
Inspectors' report finds no evidence that Crown Prosecution Service has become more risk averse.