Unified courts and tribunals service – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 24th, 2010 in courts, Ministry of Justice, news, tribunals by sally

“Justice Secretary Jack Straw has announced that the Ministry of Justice will be bringing Her Majesty’s Courts Service and the Tribunals Service into a new, single organisation.”

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Ministry of Justice, 24th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Reform of libel laws will protect freedom of expression – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 24th, 2010 in defamation, freedom of expression, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Reforms of the law on libel will be taken forward in the next Parliament, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Homophobic hatred could lead to jail – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in homosexuality, incitement, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing by sally

“People who intentionally stir up homophobic hatred could face up to seven years in prison under a new criminal offence introduced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010

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Straw announces legal aid reforms – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in criminal procedure, fees, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, tenders by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has announced new proposals for the tendering of criminal legal aid services with the aim of delivering significant savings to taxpayers and a more sustainable future for the legal aid budget.”

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Guidance for parliamentary candidates published – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in elections, Ministry of Justice, news, parliament by sally

“Guidance to candidates standing at the parliamentary general election on publishing declarations of interests, is published today.”

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Minsitry of Justice, 22nd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

More specialist domestic violence courts offer tailored support to victims – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 19th, 2010 in courts, domestic violence, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Victims of domestic violence will benefit from a further 14 new specialist domestic violence courts making a total of 141 courts in England and Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 19th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Courts service changes in England – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 18th, 2010 in consultations, courts, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Justice Secretary Jack Straw has made a statement on the closure of 20 under-used courts following full public consultations.”

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Ministry of Justice, 18th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Scheme launched to reduce reoffending in short term prisoners – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 18th, 2010 in Ministry of Justice, news, recidivists, rehabilitation by sally

“An innovative scheme aimed at reducing reoffending rates for short term prisoners was launched today by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.”

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Ministry of Justice, 18th March 2010

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Consultation launched on upper age limit for jury service – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 17th, 2010 in consultations, elderly, juries, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The government today launched a consultation on raising the upper age limit for jury service in England and Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 16th March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Comment on historic reforms to the coroners’ system – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 12th, 2010 in consultations, coroners, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“Individuals and organisations are being asked to comment on how a reformed national coroners’ system will work in practice, in a consultation document issued today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 11th March 2010

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Jack Straw announces legal aid funding for survivors of 7/7 attack – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 10th, 2010 in inquests, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, terrorism by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has today announced that legal aid funding will be provided to survivors of the 7/7 bombings.”

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Ministry of Justice, 10th March 2010

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Bar Council Welcomes Government’s Decision to Create New Executive Agency to Administer Legal Aid – The Bar Council

Posted March 5th, 2010 in legal aid, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s decision announced today to create a new executive agency to replace the Legal Services Commission (LSC) to administer legal aid.”

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The Bar Council, 3rd March 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Straw announces new vision for legal aid delivery – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 4th, 2010 in legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has today announced new plans for the future delivery of legal aid.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

25 year starting point for knife killers – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 4th, 2010 in Ministry of Justice, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“Those who go onto the street armed with a knife and commit murder now face significantly longer jail terms.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Major new project on expert witness fees – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 4th, 2010 in expert witnesses, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice announces the launch of a new project to review current fee arrangements and deliver new fee structures for professional expert witnesses.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Government publishes international contract law guidance – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 1st, 2010 in contracts, international law, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has published guidance to European Regulations on which law applies in international disputes. The guidance relates to new rules that came into force in December.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 26th February 2010

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Inmates advised on early release options – The Independent

Posted March 1st, 2010 in early release, electronic monitoring, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons by sally

“Prisoners who will miss out on early release because a Government scheme was brought to an end are being advised to apply for another scheme to avoid “disappointment”, it was revealed today.”

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The Independent, 1st March 2010

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Pleural plaques: Jack Straw statement – Ministry of Justice

“Justice Secretary Jack Straw has made a statement on the government’s decision on the question of compensation for pleural plaques.”

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Ministry of Justice, 25th February 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Public say in youth crime punishment – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 19th, 2010 in consultations, Ministry of Justice, news, young offenders by sally

“Communities in the North East affected by crime will get a say in how young offenders are punished, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 18th February 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Companies could be forced to publicise corporate manslaughter conviction – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 17th, 2010 in corporate manslaughter, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“Companies convicted of corporate manslaughter could be forced to take out adverts publicising their conviction as a result of new measures which come into effect today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 16th February 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk