All Criminal justice articles – Page 9
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I had no knowledge of Gray's Inn 'explosive plot', businessman tells court
Jonathan Nuttall denies ever being aware of the incident which caused building evacuations and road closures.
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Gray’s Inn ‘explosives’: accused businessman to give evidence
Defence opens in Old Bailey trial centered on two ‘devices’ placed in the legal heart of London.
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Man spared jail after six-year delay in case coming to court
Judge cites time waiting for court hearing as a reason for non-custodial sentence.
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'Comprehensively dishonest man' jailed for posing as solicitor in court
Judge tells Sheffield Crown Court that Richard Lipscombe’s offending was 'one of the most serious examples that has come before the courts of a bogus solicitor'.
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CPS paralegal jailed for accessing case files
Assistant admitted misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice.
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Inflation warning over legal aid reforms
Ministry of Justice publishes response to means test proposals nearly a year after consultation ended.
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Public Order Act prompts fresh call for devolved justice
Counsel general for Wales says legislation imposed by Westminster is authoritarian, undemocratic and dangerous.
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'Rape myths' consultation floats curbs on barristers' conduct
Law Commission seeks views on whether judges should pre-approve certain lines of questioning in sexual offence trials.
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Opinion
Chalk off to a good start at Justice
Alex Chalk's unique selling point on the criminal justice system is that he knows whereof he speaks.
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No 'target' list of solicitors aiding traffickers - NCA
A Guardian 'Exclusive' reported that the NCA is preparing a ‘sweep’ of up to 100 lawyers believed to be helping organised crime groups.
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CPS at loggerheads with Met Police over 'cherry-picking' jibe
Director of Public Prosecutions responds quickly to accusations that easier cases are selected.
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Police banned from 'fishing expeditions' in rape cases
Forces could face legal action if they request personal material not relevant to an investigation.
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One of two 'bombs' placed at Gray’s Inn was viable, court hears
Old Bailey trial continues into alleged conspiracy to place devices at historic Inn of Court.
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Tougher sentences for animal cruelty
Guidelines revised after statutory maximum sentence for most serious offences raised from six months to five years in prison.
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Criminal silks mark coronation
Lawyers and Old Bailey judges visit newly-planted tree at Gray's Inn, where King Charles is a royal bencher.
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Opinion
Clear evidence that the SFO is making progress
With more direct challenges to case work decisions, outcomes will improve and the risk of future case failures will reduce.
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SFO ‘on the right track’, inspectors find
Government report concludes Serious Fraud Office has made ‘concrete progress’.
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Opinion
Even after Putin's warning, would Armenia gain by joining the ICC?
Russia’s threat of retaliation should Armenia join the international court puts Armenia in a bind. But membership may even lead to unexpected legal jeopardy for the Caucasian nation.