All Criminal justice articles – Page 71
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NewsPortable loos and waiting rooms to be installed next to court buildings
Latest measures to tackle the justice backlog that has built up during lockdown.
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NewsGovernment u-turn on ‘racialising’ the courts
Controversial policy introduced as part of Theresa May’s ‘hostile environment’ regime is ditched.
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NewsRemote prison visits for solicitors 'not available for weeks'
Solicitors unable to take instructions from clients in custody before hearing due to video-link availability.
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NewsLiverpool Crown Court to pilot 'Covid-19 operating hours'
Morning and afternoon lists will involve separate groups of judges, lawyers and staff.
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NewsCourt closures 'hard to justify now', say MPs
Committee tells government to re-evaluate estates reform programme in light of Covid-19 response.
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NewsSRA drops higher rights requirement for youth court solicitors
Regulator says it will review training records to address concerns about standards.
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News'Not just about the professionals': Buckland defends extended court hours
Lord chancellor acknowledges impact on lawyers but says controversial measure is also about safety.
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NewsMoJ to consult on legal aid means test in spring 2021
Justice minister Alex Chalk says his department will also review civil sustainability.
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OpinionNightingale courts are like taking a bucket to a house fire
We need 200 temporary sites to deal with the backlog. After four months, we have a few limited buildings.
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NewsJudges warn of 'dysfunctional' relationship with justice watchdog
Ministry ignored 'genuine concerns' about Criminal Cases Review Commission's ability to perform its statutory functions.
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NewsPolice chiefs to replace disclosure consent forms
Forms were criticised by the Information Commissioner's Office and were being legally challenged.
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NewsCriminal justice commission may not report until 2022
'We hope' the royal commission will become operational from the autumn, justice minister tells parliament.
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NewsSecondary school pupils a 'priority audience' on sentencing
Sentencing Council wants to improve young people's confidence in the criminal justice system.
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NewsBuckland: 'a lot of support' for extended court hours
Lord chancellor says the professions as well as judiciary back measures to tackle court backlog.
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OpinionSaturday courts in danger of becoming the norm
Extending court hours risks setting off a ticking timebomb under the wellbeing of lawyers.
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NewsHMCTS chief justifies extended court hours to clear backlog
Susan Acland-Hood says all levers need to be pulled to return to pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsSolicitor furious at Saturday afternoon court listing
Keima Payton says it is unfair to foist a sixth working day on criminal defence lawyers.
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NewsLabour calls for community courts to tackle BAME disproportionality
Shadow justice secretary David Lammy reiterates youth justice recommendation from government-commissioned review.
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Law ReportProsecution evidence: Complainant’s mobile phone
Court of Appeal considers issues relating to retention, inspection, copying, disclosure and deletion of electronic records held by prosecution witnesses.