All Criminal justice articles – Page 68
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NewsUS lawyers urge Trump to halt federal executions
Surge in Covid-19 cases is hampering defence process, American Bar Association president says.
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NewsOpposition raises concern about victims data failings
Failure to track outcomes means government is unaccountable on promise to help victims.
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NewsGovernment pressed on Royal Commission pledge
Terms of reference still being considered despite commission being announced last December.
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NewsFalse accusations victim plans defendant support service
Liam Allan seeks to launch service similar to Victim Support for benefit of people facing criminal charges.
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News'Like zero-hours workers': barristers lash out over 'unsafe' courts
National risk assessment needed for court buildings, says Criminal Bar Association.
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NewsJustice minister misses major legal aid evidence session
Solicitors warn that criminal legal aid is on the point of collapse.
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NewsPolice commissioner urges Buckland to staff virtual courts quickly
Devon and Cornwall will stop operating virtual remand hearings at the end of November.
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NewsLaw reform 'worth billions', economists find
Landmark report shows economic gains from five highest-value projects in recent years exceed £3bn over 10 years.
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NewsWales and Manchester courts allow pre-recorded video evidence
Vulnerable victims and witnesses in Wales, Manchester and East Anglia can now give cross-examination evidence ahead of trial.
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NewsSFO tries to lift the veil on deferred prosecutions
Guidance sets out what agency expects from companies looking to co-operate.
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NewsTechnology could widen law centre catchment areas, says MoJ minister
Alex Chalk tells Westminster Hall debate his department wants to improve remote delivery of advice.
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NewsSolicitors boycott court cells over Covid concerns
Defence practitioners say they face unsafe environment after police stopped running virtual remand hearings.
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NewsOldest local law society hosts Nightingale court
Bristol Law Society marks 250th anniversary with new role.
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NewsCourts showing ‘good signs of recovery', government claims
Criminal bar says latest Crown court figures are ‘very troubling’.
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NewsPolice forces pull support for virtual remand hearings
National Police Chiefs' Council says emergency provision requested by HMCTS is no longer sustainable.
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NewsCPS addresses rape 'myths' in guidance for prosecutors
Crown Prosecution Service says it shares concerns about disparity between number of cases reported and going to court.
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OpinionUWOs change the role of law enforcement agencies
Will the National Crime Agency prioritise going after the money rather than criminal prosecution?
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ProfileMy legal life: Michael Herford, Legal Lifelines
Consultant solicitor specialising in criminal law and founder of Legal Lifelines.
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NewsTrials listed for 2022 as Crown court backlog approaches 50,000
HMCTS struggles to ensure that trials can be accommodated under ongoing restrictions.
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NewsBuckland: united Wales and England 'best for the law'
Lord chancellor tells Legal Wales Conference that there is a debate to be had about devolution.