All Criminal justice articles – Page 79
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NewsA third of solicitors are victims of violence or threats
Law Society of Scotland survey paints similar picture to the one that has emerged south of the border.
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NewsNo place for court-like cross examination in public inquiries, Grenfell team says
Bereaved families, survivors and residents were concerned that their lawyers have been unable to ask questions in person.
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OpinionWhen the accused are also victims
What has played out in recent weeks in the ’Roxy v Ryan punch that wasn’t’ bears a resemblance to what our courts face on a daily basis when criminal allegations are made.
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NewsHMCTS research highlights challenges of virtual justice
Report on remand hearings follows FoI request by campaigner Penelope Gibbs.
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NewsGovernment promises 'better support' to victims in court
Unveiling first 'victims strategy' prime minister says it is not enough simply to bring offenders to justice.
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NewsWoman compensated for alleged historical sex abuse by solicitor
Shropshire practitioner died days before he was due to face charges in court.
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NewsWe'll renew action if promises not kept, new criminal bar chief warns
Chris Henley QC says the challenges remain the same despite recent achievements.
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NewsSolicitors voice police station assault fears
Criminal defence specialists have spoken about the risks duty solicitors face at police stations.
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NewsGovernment consults on 'death by dangerous cycling' law
Views sought on legislation ’to achieve consistency between cyclists and drivers’.
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OpinionUnduly lenient sentences: time for a review
Further thought should be given to the attorney general’s role.
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NewsModern slavery charges rise by 27% - CPS
However report shows number of convictions only marginally up on last year, and down on 2015/16.
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OpinionMisogyny as hate crime
The debate about whether to use a general gender hate crime label or a specific misogyny label is ongoing.
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NewsNews focus: Disaster recovery
The Ministry of Justice should be commended for taking urgent steps to save the probation service, but why does it often take legal action for the government to look again at its reforms?
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NewsCourt rules criminal legal aid reforms unlawful
Changes to the litigators’ graduated fee scheme were based on methods that were ’statistically flawed’.
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OpinionThe public is being left in the dark about unexplained wealth orders
Stringent reporting restrictions in the first public unexplained wealth order hearing threaten to undermine open justice.
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NewsLawyers strike over safety following Milosevic counsel’s murder
Serbian Bar Association said murder should be seen in the context of growing threats to the safety of lawyers.
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NewsPolice chief explains 'justice by algorithm' tool
Opening evidence session of technology and law commission hears from academics, lawyers and a controversial chief constable.