All Criminal justice articles – Page 67
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FeatureInsulating sentencing from politics
A new report from Transform Justice published today argues that the Sentencing Council needs to raise its game.
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NewsBraverman welcomes CoA clarification on sexual assault
Attorney general asked whether prosecution has to prove the accused intended the touching to be sexual.
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OpinionBest law books of the year 2020
In a pandemic-hit year, a collection of Covid-19 poetry is one of David Pickup’s standout books of the year.
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NewsIndex charts practice areas 'devastated' by pandemic
Property, crime, immigration and litigation have suffered most, says LexisNexis.
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NewsLabour demands answers from Buckland over legal aid review
Shadow justice team concerned over lack of 'meaningful progress' two years since announcement.
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News'Extremely worrying': suspects wrongly released under investigation
Inspectors identify domestic abuse and sexual offences cases where bail with conditions should have been used.
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NewsProfession condemns 'appalling' trolling of defence lawyer
Barrister who defended killer of seven-year-old Emily Jones was targeted online at the weekend.
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NewsBuckland and Patel work to resolve virtual remand hearings crisis
Officials have carried out 'intensive work' to identify practical solutions after police withdrew support.
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NewsCommission proposes block on 'vexatious' misconduct prosecutions
Eight-year Law Commission study concludes that two new offences should replace the ancient common law offence.
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OpinionThe trials and tribulations of achieving a just peace
Just Peace After Conflict: Jus Post Bellum and the Justice of Peace | Carsten Stahn and Jens Iverson
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OpinionGive magistrates the benefit of the doubt
A serving member of the bench offers some tips for working together.
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NewsDisclosure deterioration: inspectors issue stark warning to CPS and police
Crown Prosecution Service watchdog says criminal justice system cannot afford more delays and inefficiency.
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NewsCriminal barristers ‘will take action’ over Covid operating hours
Criminal Bar Association accuses HMCTS of breaching Equality Act 2010 over controversial court proposals.
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NewsCrown court backlog 'not due to systemic failure', lord chief justice rules
Judgment criticises the refusal of judge at Woolwich Crown Court to extend custody time limit for teenager.
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NewsHome after 8pm: Covid-19 court hours affecting work-life balance
HM Courts & Tribunals Service holding 10-day consultation on extending controversial model.
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NewsLegal aid evidence reveals wellbeing crisis
Legal Aid Practitioners Group highlights 'lethal combination' threatening sector's future.
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News'Complainant' and 'survivor' added to code for victims
Lord chancellor Robert Buckland says revisions will result in increased engagement with criminal justice system.
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NewsCriminal justice plight ‘vastly improved’ after 60% conviction drop
First official statistics since pandemic show the number of people dealt with by the criminal justice system fell by 15% in a year.
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OpinionJustice delayed is justice denied for clients in lockdown limbo
It must be recognised that suspects and defendants accused of criminal offences often need as much support as victims and complainants.