Change is long overdue for victims of crime – The Guardian
‘The court process can be traumatic for accusers like Tracy Shelvey. Will a proposed victims’ law make it fit for purpose?’
The Guardian, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: criminal justice
TV licence fee evasion could be decriminalised – The Guardian
‘The government is to launch a formal review of the law that makes it a crime not to pay the TV licence, following a campaign led by backbench Conservative MPs.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Criminal solicitors to walk out for third time over legal aid cuts – The Guardian
“Criminal solicitors across England and Wales are to stage a two-day walkout at the end of the month to coincide with a strike by probation workers.”
The Guardian, 20th March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System – Speech by Lord Justice Gross, Senior Presiding Judge
‘Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System. Speech by Lord Justice Gross, Senior Presiding Judge.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 19th March 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Home Secretary speech at National Crime Agency leadership event – Home Office
‘Speech given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 17 March 2014 at National Crime Agency leadership event.’
Home Office, 18th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Policing Minister speech to the APCC – Home Office
‘Policing Minister Damian Green addresses the Association of Police and Crime Commisioners general meeting.’
Home Office, 18th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 published
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Review of veterans within the Criminal Justice System: call for evidence – Ministry of Justice
‘This review aims to identify properly the reasons for ex-Service personnel ending up in the justice system and how support can be improved.’
Ministry of Justice, 13th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Grieve acts on judge’s plea over unrepresented defendants – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The attorney general’s office has confirmed that Dominic Grieve QC has appointed an amicus curiae to assist the court on legal argument expected to be made on behalf of defendants facing trial without representation in court.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th March 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Fears for legal aid justice as lawyer admits ‘I can’t afford my own wig’ – The Guardian
‘Solicitor advocate Caitriona McLaughlin fears government cuts will deter firms from taking loss-making magistrates court cases.’
The Guardian, 27th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Hyde Park bomb: NI Police Federation ‘appalled at grubby deal’ – BBC News
‘The chairman of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland has said he is appalled at the government’s “grubby secret deal” on IRA “on-the-run” cases. He was speaking after the case of a man accused of the IRA Hyde Park bomb collapsed following what victims’ families called “a monumental blunder”. Donegal man John Downey denied killing four soldiers in the 1982 bomb. The case collapsed because government officials mistakenly told him he was no longer a wanted man.’
BBC News, 26th February 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Criminals to pay towards cost of running courts – Ministry of Justice
‘Criminals will be made to pay towards the cost of their court case under legislation introduced to Parliament today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.’
Ministry of Justice, 5th February 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Ben Jaffey and Tom Hickman: Loading the Dice in Judicial Review: The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill 2014 – UK Constitutional Law Group
‘Public lawyers across the country are anxiously scrutinising yesterday’s response by the Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling, to the Judicial Review consultation and the associated Criminal Justice and Courts Bill. They are seeking to ascertain the extent to which access to judicial review will be restricted and, in the case of many firms with legal aid contracts in public law, to see if whether their business will remain financially viable at all.’
UK Constitutional Law Group, 6th February 2014
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
70% of shelved child abuse inquiries could be reopened following complaints by victims – The Independent
‘Dozens of historic child abuse inquiries could be restarted following complaints by victims of being let down by the criminal justice system.’
The Independent, 5th February 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
In the matter of an application of Raymond Brownlee for Judicial Review (AP) (Northern Ireland) – Supreme Court
Supreme Court, 29th January 2014
Is a cheque book better than a defence statement? – Six Pump Court
‘There has recently been a subtle movement away from the traditional approach deployed by the State to tackle economic crime and its consequences. Whilst the criminal justice system is wheeled out and deployed in the more serious or headline capturing cases, there appears to have been a concerted attempt by the government to impose economic penalties and fines upon individuals and companies involved in financial misfeasance through the civil or regulatory route and thus sidestepping the more traditional criminal one.’
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Six Pump Court, 29th January 2014
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
