“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.”
Ministry of Justice, 12th February 2013
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“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. ”
Bar Council, 11th February 2013
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“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.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 31st January 2013
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“Strict new guidelines are to be established to prevent public bodies abusing powers to enter homes and businesses.”
Home Office, 22nd January 2013
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“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, 18th January 2013
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
“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.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th January 2013
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“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).”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 11th January 2013
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“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.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 11th January 2013
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
“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.”
Home Office, 13th December 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“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.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th November 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“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.”
Home Office, 28th November 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“Changes to the Immigration Rules, which will ensure the UK remains the destination of choice for exceptional overseas talent, have been published today.”
Home Office, 22nd November 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“A man who attempted to bring a haul of offensive weapons through Newcastle Airport has been jailed.”
Home Office, 20th November 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“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).”
Home Office, 5th November 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“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.”
Attorney General’s Office, 8th November 2012
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
“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.”
Home Office, 24th October 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“The 2 masterminds behind an international people smuggling system were today handed a combined 13 years and 4 months of prison time.”
UK Border Agency, 4th October 2012
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
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