All Criminal justice articles – Page 83
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NewsSociety issues guidance to solicitors on bar boycott
The Law Society has said it will not be ‘surprising’ if solicitors also decline to undertake criminal work as a consequence of the bar boycott which began earlier this week. But Chancery Lane stresses that it is not calling for such action, as this could fall foul of competition law. ...
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NewsConcerns over 'threatening and abusive' responses to Worboys decision
Parole Board tells justice secretary identities of individual panels should not be disclosed.
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NewsPut court closures on hold, say solicitors and magistrates
Technology for 'remote justice' must be tested, evaluated and proven to work.
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NewsGovernment committed to finding 'extraordinary' DPP replacement
Process begins after it was confirmed Alison Saunders will not have her contract renewed in October.
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NewsFormer law officers back Gauke over Worboys JR
Kenneth Clarke MP says ignoring legal advice would have been absolutely scandalous.
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NewsGauke: I was right not to challenge Worboys release decision
Embattled justice secretary says rapist's victims succeeded in the High Court in a 'different argument'.
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NewsLawyers united: solicitors pledge to back bar's action
Profession unites to unveil Charter for Justice, with calls for ‘no backdoor deals’.
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NewsNo call for evidence in AG's disclosure review
Attorney General's Office says the review team may consult representative bodies.
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NewsToo many defendants in custody for non-violent crimes, says campaign group
Transform Justice says six in 10 people denied bail for summary offences were subsequently released.
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NewsNews focus: Coming clean on NDAs
With the Solicitors Regulation Authority taking a hard line on non-disclosure agreements, firms must assess whether they are covering up serious misconduct.
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NewsMPs urge speedy creation of Sri Lankan justice commission
Inquiry on South African model would investigate crimes committed by both sides during country’s long civil war.
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NewsCriminal barristers close to 'action for justice' over legal aid cuts
Government will be told to either scrap or delay advocates’ fee proposals.
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NewsNew justice charter to be unveiled
It will set out key principles that criminal law practitioners can unite behind
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Philippines seeks exit from Hague court
International Criminal Court probe into thousands of deaths prompts backlash from president.
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NewsJustice charter to identify key campaign principles
Former London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association president says various disasters should not be viewed in isolation.
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NewsWorboys: High Court begins hearing challenges to parole decision
Solicitor Harriet Wistrich says she hopes the judges will rule that greater decision-making transparency is required.
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NewsGrenfell prosecutions could be challenged because of online prejudice
Buncefield explosion lawyer says numerous sites on social media with speculative or detailed commentary.
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OpinionPanama Papers: the fallout
Criminal Finances Act 2017: A Guide To The New Law Hugo Daniel Lodge £59.95, Law Society Publishing This concise guide to the Criminal Finances Act 2017 will be a valuable asset to those advising people who fall under suspicion of committing the newly created offences of failing to ...