Judges hear Clarke’s plans for justice – Ministry of Justice
“A sensible review of sentencing policy is long overdue, Kenneth Clarke has told an audience of senior judges.”
Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
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Prime Minister to launch Ministry of Justice reform priorities – Ministry of Justice
“The Prime Minister joined Kenneth Clarke in asking the public to hold the Ministry of Justice to account through a list of departmental priorities launched today. The Structural Reform Plan (SRP) sets out clear priorities and transparent milestones for every department across Government, allowing the public to check whether commitments are met.”
Ministry of Justice, 13th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Plans to reform defamation law announced – Ministry of Justice
“Plans to review the law on defamation to protect free speech and freedom of expression were outlined today by Justice Minister Lord McNally.”
Ministry of Justice, 9th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Government rules out appealing defence costs cap judgment – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Law Society has welcomed the government’s decision not to appeal against Chancery Lane’s recent court victory in defeating the previous administration’s plans to make acquitted defendants pay most of the costs of their own defence.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th July 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Data protection laws: chance to have your say – Ministry of Justice
“Plans were outlined today to seek views on the European Data Protection Directive and the Data Protection Act to ensure that current laws continue to safeguard people’s personal data in the 21st Century.”
Ministry of Justice, 6th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Courts owed £1.3bn in unpaid fines, audit reveals – BBC News
“Courts in England and Wales are owed £1.3bn in unpaid fines, confiscation and compensation orders.”
BBC News, 5th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Your Freedom website launched – Ministry of Justice
“Nominate laws and regulations you would like to see abolished.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Cuts on the agenda of family justice review – Ministry of Justice
“The Ministry of Justice has launched a ‘comprehensive review’ of the family justice system, appointing a panel of experts to hear evidence on how the system can improve. However, the panel chair has admitted a principal catalyst for the review is the government’s desire to make spending cuts.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Family justice – your views on its future – Ministry of Justice
“Views on how the family justice system can do its best to protect children and help families to work through their disagreements are being sought by a panel of experts.”
Ministry of Justice, 30th June 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
More may have to pay own legal costs – Daily Telegraph
“High earners could be barred from legal aid and left to take out legal cover, Ken Clarke signalled yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Tell us which laws to scrap, urges Clegg – The Independent
“Inviting the public to nominate unnecessary laws they would like to see repealed is a move away from ‘the old way of doing things’, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said today.”
The Independent, 1st July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The Government’s vision for criminal justice reform – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke, has given a speech on criminal justice reform at the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies.”
Ministry of Justice, 30th June 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Criminal justice reform promised – Ministry of Justice
“The policing and criminal justice minister has laid out government plans for creating a system shaped by the principles of freedom, fairness and responsibility.”
Ministry of Justice, 24th June 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Fundamental look at legal aid system begins – Ministry of Justice
“The government today announced a fundamental look at the legal aid system, designed to create a stable and sustainable system providing access to justice for those who need it most.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd June 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Consultations on local courts published – Ministry of Justice
“Ministers announced today proposals to modernise and improve the use of courts in England and Wales.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd June 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Fresh legal aid cuts not ruled out by MoJ – Law Society’s Gazette
“The new legal aid minister refused to rule out more legal aid cuts in his first press interview last week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 17th June 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
The cost of sentencing – BBC Law in Action
“As the Lord Chancellor considers ways of cutting the number of people in prison, Joshua Rozenberg asks if the judges should save money by changing the way they sentence offenders.”
BBC Law in Action, 15th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MoJ admits drafting error in fee-capping regulations – Law Society’s Gazette
“Acquitted defendants can claim the full cost of private legal fees, after the Ministry of Justice admitted there is a drafting error in the regulations intended to implement its controversial policy to cap awards.”
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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd June 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Justice ministers’ responsibilities announced – Ministry of Justice
“Roles and responsibilities for new ministers at the Ministry of Justice have today been confirmed.”
Ministry of Justice, 20th May 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
