25 year starting point for knife killers – Ministry of Justice
“Those who go onto the street armed with a knife and commit murder now face significantly longer jail terms.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Category: Ministry of Justice
Major new project on expert witness fees – Ministry of Justice
“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.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Government publishes international contract law guidance – OUT-LAW.com
“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.”
OUT-LAW.com, 26th February 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Inmates advised on early release options – The Independent
“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.”
The Independent, 1st March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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.”
Ministry of Justice, 25th February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Public say in youth crime punishment – Ministry of Justice
“Communities in the North East affected by crime will get a say in how young offenders are punished, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 18th February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Companies could be forced to publicise corporate manslaughter conviction – Ministry of Justice
“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.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Ground-breaking research finds juries are fair and effective – Ministry of Justice
“Juries in England and Wales have been found to be fair, effective and efficient by the most in-depth study into the issue ever undertaken in this country, published today.”
Ministry of Justice, 17th February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Greater court protection for homeowners: consultation – Ministry of Justice
“A consultation on whether homeowners who have failed to repay consumer credit debts should have accrued a minimum level of debt before a court can order the sale of their home has been released today.”
Ministry of Justice, 5th February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Changes to civil legal aid crack down on fraud and refocus resources – Ministry of Justice
“Legal Aid Minister Willy Bach has today announced the government will tighten the rules for civil legal aid so that fraudsters are uncovered at an early stage, and funding is better targeted.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Criminal Procedure Rules 2010 published – Ministry of Justice
“The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee has made the first consolidating edition of the Criminal Procedure Rules.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Criminal justice measures in force – Ministry of Justice
“Changes to the law over evidence and bail are among some of the new measures that will, from today, further rebalance the criminal justice system in favour of victims and the law-abiding majority.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
2010 to see historic changes to the coroners’ system – Ministry of Justice
“The government has today (1 February) set out the next steps to reforming the coroners’ system, including plans to appoint the first ever Chief Coroner.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Jack Straw unveils plans for a new National Victims’ Service – Ministry of Justice
“Jack Straw has announced details of the new National Victims’ Service as the next stage of reforms aimed at ensuring the justice system is firmly on the side of the law abiding citizen.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
New pilot to increase sustainability and efficiency of law centres – Ministry of Justice
“Legal Aid Minister, Willy Bach has strengthened the government’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for social welfare law.”
Ministry of Justice, 28th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Combined fund to support victims of sexual violence – Ministry of Justice
“Government funding for voluntary agencies that provide support to victims of sexual violence will be streamlined with the establishment of a one-year combined fund for 2010/11.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Greater media scrutiny necessary to increase accountability in family courts – Ministry of Justice
“Legislative proposals included in the Children, Schools and Families Bill should encourage media attendance at family court cases, the Ministry of Justice said today.”
Ministry of Justice, 21st January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Fundamental review of the family justice system announced – Ministry of Justice
“An expert panel will examine reform of the current family justice system in England and Wales so that it better supports children and parents under a wide-ranging review announced by the Ministry of Justice today.”
Ministry of Justice, 20th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Straw proposes reducing success fees in defamation cases – Ministry of Justice
“Success fees that lawyers can charge for winning defamation cases in no-win, no-fee agreements should be reduced from 100% to 10%, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 19th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
New support for victims of terrorism overseas – Ministry of Justice
“Victims of terrorist atrocities abroad will now be able to claim compensation under a new scheme announced today by Justice Secretary, Jack Straw.”
Ministry of Justice,18th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
