All Criminal justice articles – Page 90
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NewsAnger at QC's 'postman' slur on solicitors
The profession has hit back at a QC seeking election as vice-chair of the Criminal Bar Association after he appeared to liken solicitors to 'the postman’ in a comment about the advocates' graduated fee scheme (AGFS). The comments appear in Simon Spence’s manifesto, in which the QC, a member of ...
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NewsMerger plan prompts fears over advice delays
Legal Aid Agency consulting on combining duty solicitor schemes in north Wales.
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News'Poorly equipped': probation inspectors criticise digital support
HM Inspectorate of Probation report says few staff in National Probation Service have functioning laptops.
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NewsQueen's speech: Lidington says prison legislation not needed
Open letter from justice secretary says 'essential changes' are already under way.
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NewsUN judge convicted in Turkey resumes trial work remotely after passport is forfeit
A UN judge found guilty in a Turkish court of membership of a terrorist organisation has resumed work on a stalled Rwanda genocide appeal.
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NewsWar crimes judge joined a ‘terrorist’ organisation, Turkish court rules
Outrage at seven-year sentence for UN judge whose detention in Turkey stalled genocide trial.
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Sentencing: 'Developmental harm' should be considered in child cruelty cases
Sentencing Council opens consultation on new guidance covering three offences including FGM.
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NewsForeign Office lawyer’s fears for war crimes tribunal
Serbia’s 'judicial non-compliance’ and genocide ’denial' are a threat to international justice, the UK says.
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NewsComputer ransomware attacks: 'no good blaming the victims'
Cyber security experts say 'be vigilant' is wrong response to WannaCry attack.
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OpinionA 'friendly' chat with a copper
Solicitors highlight the importance of legal representation when people voluntarily speak to police.
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NewsCoA right to take stern line on McKenzie friend concept, solicitors say
Judgment says term ‘McKenzie friend’ is not appropriate in Court of Appeal’s Criminal Division.
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OpinionThe Trial: the verdict
Channel 4’s docu-drama entertained - but missed opportunities to educate.
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News'How reliable is a 9pm verdict?' CBA chair blasts flexible hours culture
Francis FitzGibbon QC says unreasonable hours do not serve the public interest.
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News'Don't surf the web', jurors to be told in new notice
Crown courts to pilot fresh approach to helping juries understand their legal obligations.
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NewsLate-night court solicitors will be 'victims of postcode lottery' - Society
Chancery Lane says criminal legal aid firms already operate at little or no profit.
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Opinion
Standards downgrade
The criminal standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings is needed to hold regulators to account for the quality of their investigations
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NewsFed-up lawyers 'in no mood' to cooperate with late night courts
Chambers goes public with comments on morale of the profession as the courts service extends opening times
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NewsPersistent fraudster jailed for string of false claims
Police insurance fraud department says offender did not realise 'the industry works closely with the police'
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FeatureCriminal law: Sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council has issued a series of significant guidelines.