All Criminal justice articles – Page 63
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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.
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NewsRape conviction targets 'not helpful', says CPS inspectorate chief
Head of CPS inspectorate’s statement comes ahead of keenly awaited report on rape prosecutions.
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NewsCrown court disposals fall despite growing caseload
Barristers denounce the ‘gruel being served up to tackle a growing caseload’.
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NewsBoris Johnson told: You got your majority, now fix our justice system
Funding pleas follow Tory victory, while campaigners concerned for future of civil rights under majority Conservative government.
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NewsUK puts pressure on Hague court over 'lawfare'
Foreign Office minister speaks at International Criminal Court's assembly of state parties.
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OpinionWe will not accept band-aid solutions
The First Division Association's Manifesto for Justice called upon the government to commit to saving a crumbling criminal justice system.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: December’s Council meeting
A report from this month’s Law Society Council meeting.
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News'Delay and expense': High Court quashes disclosure orders
Lord chief justice says defence representatives must ensure expert reports are reliable and admissible.