Current Awareness » press releases http://www.innertemplelibrary.com from the Inner Temple Library Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:12:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Surveillance camera code of conduct comes into force – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/06/surveillance-camera-code-of-conduct-comes-into-force-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/06/surveillance-camera-code-of-conduct-comes-into-force-home-office/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:51:42 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=84202 “New guidance in place over police and local authority use of CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition.”

Full press release

Home Office, 4th June 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/06/surveillance-camera-code-of-conduct-comes-into-force-home-office/feed/ 0 CPS publishes Guidance on Charging Offences arising from Driving Incidents following public consultation – Crown Prosecution service http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/05/cps-publishes-guidance-on-charging-offences-arising-from-driving-incidents-following-public-consultation-crown-prosecution-service/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/05/cps-publishes-guidance-on-charging-offences-arising-from-driving-incidents-following-public-consultation-crown-prosecution-service/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 10:14:14 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83624 “The Crown Prosecution Service has today published its Guidance on Charging Offences arising from Driving Incidents. The two most significant changes from previous guidance concern drivers in emergencies and deaths where the victim is a close friend or relative of the driver.”

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 9th May 2013

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/05/cps-publishes-guidance-on-charging-offences-arising-from-driving-incidents-following-public-consultation-crown-prosecution-service/feed/ 0 Bar Standards Board extends first registration phase for QASA – Bar Standards Board http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/05/bar-standards-board-extends-first-registration-phase-for-qasa-bar-standards-board/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/05/bar-standards-board-extends-first-registration-phase-for-qasa-bar-standards-board/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 10:10:09 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83622 “The Bar Standards Board will extend the first QASA registration period to ensure that the Criminal Bar will have more time to consider the consequences of government changes to legal aid before registering. The end of the first registration period will now be 9 March 2014, which will be after the Ministry of Justice publishes its final response to the consultation, ‘Transforming legal aid: delivering a more credible and efficient system’.”

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 10th May 2013

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/05/bar-standards-board-extends-first-registration-phase-for-qasa-bar-standards-board/feed/ 0 Defamation Act reforms libel law – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/defamation-act-reforms-libel-law-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/defamation-act-reforms-libel-law-ministry-of-justice/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:16:27 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83283 “Large scale reforms to the law governing cases of defamation have today become law as the Defamation Bill gains Royal Assent.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 25th April 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/defamation-act-reforms-libel-law-ministry-of-justice/feed/ 0 Greater protection for homeowners – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/greater-protection-for-homeowners-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/greater-protection-for-homeowners-ministry-of-justice/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:13:11 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83281 “Householders now have even greater protection from burglars as changes to the law on self defence have come into effect.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 25th April 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/greater-protection-for-homeowners-ministry-of-justice/feed/ 0 Simplified court fee waivers to save taxpayers £7m – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/simplified-court-fee-waivers-to-save-taxpayers-7m-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/simplified-court-fee-waivers-to-save-taxpayers-7m-ministry-of-justice/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:37:45 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83115 “A consultation published today sets out proposals for fee remissions (waivers) for courts and tribunals which are better targeted, fairer for the taxpayer and easy for users to understand.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 18th April 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/simplified-court-fee-waivers-to-save-taxpayers-7m-ministry-of-justice/feed/ 0 Improving the code of practice for victims of crime – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/improving-the-code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime-ministry-of-justice-2/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/improving-the-code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime-ministry-of-justice-2/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:34:37 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83114 “This consultation sets out the government’s plans to reform the victims’ code to give victims clearer entitlements from criminal justice agencies and to better tailor service to individual need. It is aimed at all criminal justice agencies, victims of crime and businesses.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 18th April 2013

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/improving-the-code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime-ministry-of-justice-2/feed/ 0 Family Justice Modernisation Programme – Judiciary of England and Wales http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/family-justice-modernisation-programme-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/family-justice-modernisation-programme-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:23:51 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83112 “The President of the Family Division has issued this update on the process of reform.”

Full press release

Judiciary of England and Wales, 15th April 2013

Sorce: www.judiciary.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/family-justice-modernisation-programme-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/feed/ 0 Civil Justice Council (CJC) group reports on defamation costs – Judiciary of England and Wales http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/civil-justice-council-cjc-group-reports-on-defamation-costs-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/civil-justice-council-cjc-group-reports-on-defamation-costs-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:20:57 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=83110 “A Civil Justice Council (CJC) Working Group today publishes its report on the case and options for costs protection in defamation and privacy proceedings.”

Full press release

Judiciary of England and Wales, 18th April 2013

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/04/civil-justice-council-cjc-group-reports-on-defamation-costs-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/feed/ 0 New laws for missing persons – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-laws-for-missing-persons-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-laws-for-missing-persons-ministry-of-justice/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:41:08 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82760 “New laws will give relatives of missing people help to deal with their loved ones’ affairs.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 27th March 2013

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-laws-for-missing-persons-ministry-of-justice/feed/ 0 Conservation covenants – Law Commission http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/conservation-covenants-law-commission/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/conservation-covenants-law-commission/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:37:05 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82759 “We have opened a consultation asking whether England and Wales should adopt conservation covenants.”

Full press release and consultation

Law Commission, 28th March 2013

Source: www.justice.gov.uk/lawcommission

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/conservation-covenants-law-commission/feed/ 0 Removal of the ‘cab rank’ rule a major threat to justice – Bar Standards Board http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/removal-of-the-cab-rank-rule-a-major-threat-to-justice-bar-standards-board/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/removal-of-the-cab-rank-rule-a-major-threat-to-justice-bar-standards-board/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:29:23 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82757 “Those accused of violent crimes such as rape and terrorism could struggle to find appropriate legal representation if the ‘cab rank’ rule is abolished, according to a new report obtained by the Bar Standards Board. The study is in response to a report commissioned by the Legal Services Board which argues that the rule is no longer relevant.”

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 27th March 2013

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

 

 

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/removal-of-the-cab-rank-rule-a-major-threat-to-justice-bar-standards-board/feed/ 0 Former Essex broker jailed for foreign exchange investment fraud – Crown Prosecution Service http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/former-essex-broker-jailed-for-foreign-exchange-investment-fraud-crown-prosecution-service/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/former-essex-broker-jailed-for-foreign-exchange-investment-fraud-crown-prosecution-service/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:15:16 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82719 “Ian James Dickinson has today been sentenced to five years at Chelmsford Crown Court for a fraudulent foreign exchange investment scheme. Over nearly five years, Dickinson defrauded investors of around £3 million.”

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 26th March 2013

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/former-essex-broker-jailed-for-foreign-exchange-investment-fraud-crown-prosecution-service/feed/ 0 QASA fourth consultation report published – Bar Standards Board http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/qasa-fourth-consultation-report-published-bar-standards-board/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/qasa-fourth-consultation-report-published-bar-standards-board/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:11:10 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82717 “Today’s publication of the report on the fourth QASA consultation reveals the changes that have been made in response to barrister feedback and consultation responses.”

Full story

Bar Standards Board, 26th March 2013

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/qasa-fourth-consultation-report-published-bar-standards-board/feed/ 0 UK Border Agency to split into two new groups – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/uk-border-agency-to-split-into-two-new-groups-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/uk-border-agency-to-split-into-two-new-groups-home-office/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:58:44 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82702 “The UK Border Agency is to be split into two separate entities – an immigration and visa service and an immigration law enforcement organisation – as part of a package of changes announced today.”

Full press release

Home Office, 26th March 2013

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/uk-border-agency-to-split-into-two-new-groups-home-office/feed/ 0 New system of criminal records checks to restore balance in public safeguarding – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-system-of-criminal-records-checks-to-restore-balance-in-public-safeguarding-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-system-of-criminal-records-checks-to-restore-balance-in-public-safeguarding-home-office/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:57:06 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82701 “Changes to criminal records checks will continue to protect the public while ensuring that employers no longer have access to certain old or minor cautions and convictions.”

Full press release

Home Office, 26th March 2013

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-system-of-criminal-records-checks-to-restore-balance-in-public-safeguarding-home-office/feed/ 0 Changes to the Immigration Rules – April 2013 – UK Border Agency http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/changes-to-the-immigration-rules-april-2013-uk-border-agency/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/changes-to-the-immigration-rules-april-2013-uk-border-agency/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:36:35 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82447 “Today, Thursday 14 March 2013, a written ministerial statement has been laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.”

Full press release

UK Border Agency, 14th March 2013

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/changes-to-the-immigration-rules-april-2013-uk-border-agency/feed/ 0 Five sentenced for pioneering production of BMK – Crown Prosecution Service http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/five-sentenced-for-pioneering-production-of-bmk-crown-prosecution-service/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/five-sentenced-for-pioneering-production-of-bmk-crown-prosecution-service/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:04:04 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82441 “Five men have today been sentenced at Warrington Crown Court for setting up a laboratory used to produce a synthetic substance called BMK. This is the first time that this method of BMK manufacture has been detected in the UK or continental Europe. BMK is not a controlled drug but is used to make amphetamine.”

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 14th March 2013

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/five-sentenced-for-pioneering-production-of-bmk-crown-prosecution-service/feed/ 0 Serious offenders could face bigger penalties under new environmental sentencing proposals – Sentencing Council http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/serious-offenders-could-face-bigger-penalties-under-new-environmental-sentencing-proposals-sentencing-council/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/serious-offenders-could-face-bigger-penalties-under-new-environmental-sentencing-proposals-sentencing-council/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:25:05 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82431 “New proposals for how environmental offenders like fly-tippers should be sentenced have been launched today by the Sentencing Council.”

Full press release

Sentencing Council, 14th March 2013

Source: http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/serious-offenders-could-face-bigger-penalties-under-new-environmental-sentencing-proposals-sentencing-council/feed/ 0 Sham marriage gang jailed – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/sham-marriage-gang-jailed-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/sham-marriage-gang-jailed-home-office/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:37:32 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82316 “A gang of 11 behind a series of sham marriages in Lancashire have been jailed for more than 18 years.”

Full story

Home Office, 6th March 2013

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/sham-marriage-gang-jailed-home-office/feed/ 0 New Contractual Terms: Joint statement by the Chairman of the Bar and the President of the Law Society – The Bar Council http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-contractual-terms-joint-statement-by-the-chairman-of-the-bar-and-the-president-of-the-law-society-the-bar-council/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-contractual-terms-joint-statement-by-the-chairman-of-the-bar-and-the-president-of-the-law-society-the-bar-council/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:32:44 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=82314 “ The Chairman of the Bar and the President of the Law Society have released a joint statement on the new Contractual Terms.”

Full press release

The Bar Council. 7th March 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/03/new-contractual-terms-joint-statement-by-the-chairman-of-the-bar-and-the-president-of-the-law-society-the-bar-council/feed/ 0 Bereaved families to benefit from inquest reforms – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/bereaved-families-to-benefit-from-inquest-reforms-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/bereaved-families-to-benefit-from-inquest-reforms-ministry-of-justice/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:23:58 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81840 “Coroners will be able to hold inquests at different locations in England and Wales following a law change put in place today by Justice Minister Helen Grant.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 12th February 2013

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/bereaved-families-to-benefit-from-inquest-reforms-ministry-of-justice/feed/ 0 Bar Council responds to Home Secretary – Bar Council http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/bar-council-responds-to-home-secretary-bar-council/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/bar-council-responds-to-home-secretary-bar-council/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:18:38 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81838 “The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has responded to calls in the House of Commons this afternoon, from the Home Secretary, the Rt. Hon. Theresa May MP, to look carefully at any lessons which can be learned from the Brewer case. ”

Full press release

Bar Council, 11th February 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/bar-council-responds-to-home-secretary-bar-council/feed/ 0 New approach to expert evidence in family proceedings – Judiciary of England and Wales http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/new-approach-to-expert-evidence-in-family-proceedings-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/new-approach-to-expert-evidence-in-family-proceedings-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:54:42 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81597 “New rules come into force today which will mean judges can streamline proceedings in family courts by reducing the number of expert witnesses who have to give evidence.”

Full press release

Judiciary of England and Wales, 31st January 2013

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/02/new-approach-to-expert-evidence-in-family-proceedings-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/feed/ 0 Strict new code to prevent powers of entry being abused – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/strict-new-code-to-prevent-powers-of-entry-being-abused-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/strict-new-code-to-prevent-powers-of-entry-being-abused-home-office/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:41:05 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81443 “Strict new guidelines are to be established to prevent public bodies abusing powers to enter homes and businesses.”

Full press release

Home Office, 22nd January 2013

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/strict-new-code-to-prevent-powers-of-entry-being-abused-home-office/feed/ 0 Equality and Diversity podcast launched – Bar Standards Board http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/equality-and-diversity-podcast-launched-bar-standards-board/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/equality-and-diversity-podcast-launched-bar-standards-board/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:31:28 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81441 “A new Equality and Diversity training podcast has been launched to help practitioners comply with their obligations under the new Bar Standards Board Code of Conduct rules on Equality and Diversity.”

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 23rd January 2013

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/equality-and-diversity-podcast-launched-bar-standards-board/feed/ 0 LSB responds to OFT report which outlines the changes to the regulation of legal services brought about by the Legal Services Act 2007 – Legal Services Board http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/lsb-responds-to-oft-report-which-outlines-the-changes-to-the-regulation-of-legal-services-brought-about-by-the-legal-services-act-2007-legal-services-board/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/lsb-responds-to-oft-report-which-outlines-the-changes-to-the-regulation-of-legal-services-brought-about-by-the-legal-services-act-2007-legal-services-board/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:29:25 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81321 “LSB responds to OFT report which outlines the changes to the regulation of legal services brought about by the Legal Services Act 2007.”

Full press release

Legal Services Board, 18th January 2013

Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/lsb-responds-to-oft-report-which-outlines-the-changes-to-the-regulation-of-legal-services-brought-about-by-the-legal-services-act-2007-legal-services-board/feed/ 0 UK signs prisoner transfer agreement with Albania – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/uk-signs-prisoner-transfer-agreement-with-albania-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/uk-signs-prisoner-transfer-agreement-with-albania-ministry-of-justice/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:28:16 +0000 sally http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81274 “Albanian prisoners can now be sent back to Albania to finish their prison sentences, following a new agreement signed by Prisons Minister Jeremy Wright and Albanian Justice Minister Eduard Halimi.”

Full story

Ministry of Justice, 15th January 2013

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/uk-signs-prisoner-transfer-agreement-with-albania-ministry-of-justice/feed/ 0 Judiciary publishes guide for self-represented litigants – Judiciary of England and Wales http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/judiciary-publishes-guide-for-self-represented-litigants-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/judiciary-publishes-guide-for-self-represented-litigants-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:36:06 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81234 “A guide for self-represented litigants making applications to the Interim Applications Court of the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court has been published by the judiciary today (Friday 11 January).”

Full press release

Judiciary of England and Wales, 11th January 2013

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/judiciary-publishes-guide-for-self-represented-litigants-judiciary-of-england-and-wales/feed/ 0 DPP statement on Savile cases – Crown Prosecution service http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/dpp-statement-on-savile-cases-crown-prosecution-service/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/dpp-statement-on-savile-cases-crown-prosecution-service/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:17:08 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=81192 “In October 2012, in light of the more recent allegations of sexual offending by Jimmy Savile, I asked my Principal Legal Advisor, Alison Levitt QC, to examine the decisions taken by the CPS in relation to the four allegations made in 2007 and 2008 and advise me whether they were correct or not.”

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 11th January 2013

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2013/01/dpp-statement-on-savile-cases-crown-prosecution-service/feed/ 0 Victims to be given back their voice – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/12/victims-to-be-given-back-their-voice-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/12/victims-to-be-given-back-their-voice-home-office/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:15:14 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=80908 “Victims of antisocial behaviour and low level crime will be able to have their say on out-of-court punishments of offenders, the Home Office announced today.”

Full press release

Home Office, 13th December 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/12/victims-to-be-given-back-their-voice-home-office/feed/ 0 More protection for homeowners – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/more-protection-for-homeowners-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/more-protection-for-homeowners-ministry-of-justice/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:25:33 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=80648 “This week the Justice Secretary Chris Grayling will bring forward legislation to give householders even greater protection from burglars, via amendments to the Crime and Courts Bill.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 27th November 2012

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/more-protection-for-homeowners-ministry-of-justice/feed/ 0 Alcohol consultation launched – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/alcohol-consultation-launched-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/alcohol-consultation-launched-home-office/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:17:01 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=80645 “A clampdown on binge drinking and alcohol-fuelled antisocial behaviour moved a step closer today. As part of the wider reforms to tackle irresponsible drinking, the Home Office today announced a consultation on a range of measures to cut crime, save lives and reduce alcohol consumption.”

Press release

Home Office, 28th November 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/alcohol-consultation-launched-home-office/feed/ 0 Flexible changes to Immigration Rules for the brightest and best – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/flexible-changes-to-immigration-rules-for-the-brightest-and-best-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/flexible-changes-to-immigration-rules-for-the-brightest-and-best-home-office/#comments Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:58:06 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=80484 “Changes to the Immigration Rules, which will ensure the UK remains the destination of choice for exceptional overseas talent, have been published today.”

Full press release

Home Office, 22nd November 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/flexible-changes-to-immigration-rules-for-the-brightest-and-best-home-office/feed/ 0 Jailed for smuggling weapons into UK – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/jailed-for-smuggling-weapons-into-uk-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/jailed-for-smuggling-weapons-into-uk-home-office/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 10:54:43 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=80434 “A man who attempted to bring a haul of offensive weapons through Newcastle Airport has been jailed.”

Full press release

Home Office, 20th November 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/jailed-for-smuggling-weapons-into-uk-home-office/feed/ 0 New definition of domestic violence and abuse to include 16 and 17 year olds – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/new-definition-of-domestic-violence-and-abuse-to-include-16-and-17-year-olds-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/new-definition-of-domestic-violence-and-abuse-to-include-16-and-17-year-olds-home-office/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:34:34 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=80152 “Victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 and 17 will be recognised under a new cross-government definition, deputy prime minister Nick Clegg announced today (Wednesday 19 September 2012).”

Full press release

Home Office, 5th November 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/new-definition-of-domestic-violence-and-abuse-to-include-16-and-17-year-olds-home-office/feed/ 0 Juror jailed for discussing trial with defendants – Attorney General’s Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/juror-jailed-for-discussing-trial-with-defendants-attorney-generals-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/juror-jailed-for-discussing-trial-with-defendants-attorney-generals-office/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:18:28 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=80148 “Judges at the High Court today jailed a juror for four months for contempt of court, after he admitted discussing the trial with two of the defendants while it was still ongoing.”

Full story

Attorney General’s Office, 8th November 2012

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/11/juror-jailed-for-discussing-trial-with-defendants-attorney-generals-office/feed/ 0 New powers to spread the cost of drink fuelled crime – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/new-powers-to-spread-the-cost-of-drink-fuelled-crime-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/new-powers-to-spread-the-cost-of-drink-fuelled-crime-home-office/#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:09:18 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=79876 “New powers to help pay the nation’s £11bn a year bill for alcohol-related crime and disorder come into effect next week. The measures will give local authorities the opportunity to ensure those selling alcohol help pay towards the costs of cleaning up and policing the effects of excessive drinking in towns and cities across the country, as well as restrict the sale of alcohol in the early hours.”

Full press release

Home Office, 24th October 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/new-powers-to-spread-the-cost-of-drink-fuelled-crime-home-office/feed/ 0 Bar Council Calls for Consultation on Government Plans to Opt Out of EU Criminal Justice Measures – The Bar Council http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/bar-council-calls-for-consultation-on-government-plans-to-opt-out-of-eu-criminal-justice-measures-the-bar-council/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/bar-council-calls-for-consultation-on-government-plans-to-opt-out-of-eu-criminal-justice-measures-the-bar-council/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:57:04 +0000 sally http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=79463 “The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has called on the Government to issue a full public consultation on its proposals to opt out of more than 130 EU criminal justice measures, including the European Arrest Warrant.”

Full story

The Bar Council, 5th October 2012

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/bar-council-calls-for-consultation-on-government-plans-to-opt-out-of-eu-criminal-justice-measures-the-bar-council/feed/ 0 Immigration crime network put out of action – UK Border Agency http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/immigration-crime-network-put-out-of-action-uk-border-agency/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/immigration-crime-network-put-out-of-action-uk-border-agency/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:47:37 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=79422 “The 2 masterminds behind an international people smuggling system were today handed a combined 13 years and 4 months of prison time.”

Full press release

UK Border Agency, 4th October 2012

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/10/immigration-crime-network-put-out-of-action-uk-border-agency/feed/ 0 Bar Council launches ‘BARCO’: Working with the Bar has never been easier – The Bar Council http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/bar-council-launches-barco-working-with-the-bar-has-never-been-easier-the-bar-council/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/bar-council-launches-barco-working-with-the-bar-has-never-been-easier-the-bar-council/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:53:18 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=79303 “The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, will this evening, at the Rolls Building, launch a unique new service. ‘BARCO’ provides a straightforward, easily accessible, client-focused facility, whilst maintaining the Bar’s high quality and cost effective services.”

Full press release

The Bar Council, 27th September 2012

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/bar-council-launches-barco-working-with-the-bar-has-never-been-easier-the-bar-council/feed/ 0 Cloud on the horizon for data-handling outsourcing – Information Commissioner’s Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/cloud-on-the-horizon-for-data-handling-outsourcing-information-commissioners-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/cloud-on-the-horizon-for-data-handling-outsourcing-information-commissioners-office/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:46:22 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=79301 “The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published guidelines to businesses today to underline that companies remain responsible for how personal data is looked after, even if they pass it to cloud network providers.”

Full press release

Information Commissioner’s Office, 27th September 2012

www.ico.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/cloud-on-the-horizon-for-data-handling-outsourcing-information-commissioners-office/feed/ 1 New proposals to streamline employment law – Department for Buiness,Innovation and Skills http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-proposals-to-streamline-employment-law-department-for-buinessinnovation-and-skills/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-proposals-to-streamline-employment-law-department-for-buinessinnovation-and-skills/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:50:16 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78802 “Vince Cable announces measures to give firms more flexibility and confidence in managing their workforce and to reduce employment law red tape.”

Full press release

Department for Buiness,Innovation and Skills, 14th September 2012

Sorce: www.bis.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-proposals-to-streamline-employment-law-department-for-buinessinnovation-and-skills/feed/ 0 Consultation on schedule 7 powers launched – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/consultation-on-schedule-7-powers-launched-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/consultation-on-schedule-7-powers-launched-home-office/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:10:14 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78740 “The public are being asked for their views on the operation of important border security powers in a consultation launched by the home office today.”

Full press release

Home Office, 13th September 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/consultation-on-schedule-7-powers-launched-home-office/feed/ 0 LSB publishes a discussion paper which sets out a range of indicators that aim to baseline access to justice and monitor how it changes over time – Legal Services Board http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/lsb-publishes-a-discussion-paper-which-sets-out-a-range-of-indicators-that-aim-to-baseline-access-to-justice-and-monitor-how-it-changes-over-time-legal-services-board/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/lsb-publishes-a-discussion-paper-which-sets-out-a-range-of-indicators-that-aim-to-baseline-access-to-justice-and-monitor-how-it-changes-over-time-legal-services-board/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:39:33 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78704 “LSB publishes a discussion paper which sets out a range of indicators that aim to baseline access to justice and monitor how it changes over time.”

Full press release

Legal Services Board, 12th September 2012

Source: www.www.legalservicesboard.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/lsb-publishes-a-discussion-paper-which-sets-out-a-range-of-indicators-that-aim-to-baseline-access-to-justice-and-monitor-how-it-changes-over-time-legal-services-board/feed/ 0 Hillsborough Independent Panel Report: Statement from Attorney General – Attorney General’s Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/hillsborough-independent-panel-report-statement-from-attorney-general-attorney-generals-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/hillsborough-independent-panel-report-statement-from-attorney-general-attorney-generals-office/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:18:18 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78694 “Speaking about the report published today by the Hillsborough Independent Panel, Attorney General Dominic Grieve said: ‘I have not yet had an opportunity to study the Panel’s report, but it is clear that they have documented significant issues over the original inquest. I will now consider whether there is sufficient evidence to support an application to the High Court to quash the original inquest and start a new inquest process.’ ”

Full press release

Attorney General’s Office, 12th September 2012

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/hillsborough-independent-panel-report-statement-from-attorney-general-attorney-generals-office/feed/ 0 Damian Green addresses Parliament about London Met – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/damian-green-addresses-parliament-about-london-met-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/damian-green-addresses-parliament-about-london-met-home-office/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:25:45 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78287 “Damian Green answers an urgent question on London Metropolitan University in Parliament.”

Full press release

Home Office, 3rd September 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/damian-green-addresses-parliament-about-london-met-home-office/feed/ 0 New Equality and Diversity Rules for barristers are now in force – Bar Standards Board http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-equality-and-diversity-rules-for-barristers-are-now-in-force-bar-standards-board/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-equality-and-diversity-rules-for-barristers-are-now-in-force-bar-standards-board/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:20:16 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78284 “New Equality and Diversity rules for self-employed barristers are now in force.”

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 3rd September 2012

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-equality-and-diversity-rules-for-barristers-are-now-in-force-bar-standards-board/feed/ 0 New guidance launched to tackle ‘beds in sheds’ – Home Office http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-guidance-launched-to-tackle-beds-in-sheds-home-office/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-guidance-launched-to-tackle-beds-in-sheds-home-office/#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:50:01 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78222 “The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has contributed to new guidance to help local authorities deal with rogue landlords and the issue of migrants living in illegally-built outhouses known as ‘beds in sheds’.”

Full press release

Home Office, 31st August 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

]]> http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/09/new-guidance-launched-to-tackle-beds-in-sheds-home-office/feed/ 0 Homeowners protected, squatters criminalised – Ministry of Justice http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/08/homeowners-protected-squatters-criminalised-ministry-of-justice/ http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/2012/08/homeowners-protected-squatters-criminalised-ministry-of-justice/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:11:02 +0000 tracey http://www.innertemplelibrary.com/?p=78131 “Homeowners are to receive better protection as squatting in residential buildings becomes a criminal offence for the first time in England and Wales from tomorrow, 1 September, Justice Minister Crispin Blunt said.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 31st August 2012

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

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