Marriage visa age to rise later this month – UK Border Agency

Posted November 5th, 2008 in forced marriages, marriage, press releases, visas by sally

“The age at which someone can apply for a marriage visa will increase from 18 to 21 from the end of this month, the Government announced today.”

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UK Border Agency, 4th November 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

New business and special visitor rules published today and going live on 27 November 2008 – UK Border Agency

Posted November 5th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“On 28 October 2008, Phil Woolas, Minister of State for Borders and Immigration, announced the go live date for the new Business and Special Visitor route. Today we have published the Immigration Rules for Business and Special Visitors.”

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UK Border Agency, 4th November 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Tomorrow’s World? – the Bar Conference – The Bar Council

Posted November 5th, 2008 in barristers, press releases by sally

“Tim Dutton QC, the Chairman of the Bar, has called for a renewed focus on protecting the most vulnerable members of society and ensuring that diversity, within society and the Bar itself, is celebrated and encouraged.”

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The Bar Council, 1st November 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Pro Bono work abroad to be boosted – Attorney General’s Office

Posted November 5th, 2008 in press releases, pro bono work by sally

“A database of international pro bono projects and a protocol to promote standards in pro bono work abroad are being launched by Baroness Scotland, the Attorney General, today.”

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Attorney-General’s Office, 3rd November 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Excluding extremists – Home Office

Posted October 29th, 2008 in immigration, press releases, terrorism by sally

“Tough new measures would prevent those who foster extremism from ever entering the country.”

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Home Office, 28th October 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Very High Cost Criminal Cases – significant progress towards a new scheme – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 27th, 2008 in costs, criminal justice, fees, legal aid, legal profession, press releases by sally

“Significant progress is being made towards a new scheme of graduated fees for lawyers in very high cost criminal (VHCC) cases, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 24th October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Transitional arrangements for Tiers 2 and 5 – UK Border Agency

Posted October 27th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“Important information for people who are currently in the United Kingdom with leave to enter or remain in one of the immigration categories that are due to close when Tiers 2 and 5 are introduced.”

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UK Border Agency, 23rd October 2008

Source: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Press Release: Solicitor General welcomes Court of Appeal Rape Judgment in R v Doody – Attorney General’s Office

Posted October 27th, 2008 in juries, press releases, rape by sally

” Solicitor General welcomes Court of Appeal Rape Judgment in R v Doody.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 24th October 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Bar Council Comments On High Cost Cases Announcement – The Bar Council

Posted October 27th, 2008 in barristers, costs, legal aid, press releases by sally

“Commenting on today’s announcement from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of a way ahead in relation to very high cost cases (VHCCs ), Tim Dutton QC, Chairman of the Bar Council said: ‘The Bar is committed to serving the public interest and to undertaking these difficult cases with the most able and experienced barristers, as efficiently as possible and within the constraints of the legal aid budget.’ ”

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The Bar Council, 24th October 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Parliament debates new controls on party finance – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 21st, 2008 in political parties, press releases by sally

“New rules to regulate political spending and donations to parties are to be debated in the House of Commons today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Domestic violence: six new special courts announced – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 21st, 2008 in domestic violence, press releases by sally

“Victims of domestic violence will receive extra help and support from six new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts, announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Old enough to make a mark? Should the voting age be lowered to 16? – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 21st, 2008 in elections, press releases by sally

“The Youth Citizenship Commission is consulting on the minimum age for elections in the UK.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Bar Council Launches New Guide To ‘The Modern Bar’ – The Bar Council

Posted October 20th, 2008 in barristers, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council today published a new guide entitled ‘The Modern Bar’ as part of its continuing work to demystify its role and that of barristers.”

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The Bar Council, 17th October 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Business visitors face strict new rules – UK Border Agency

Posted October 17th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“Tough new rules to safeguard the visitor route into the United Kingdom from abuse and keep Britain an attractive place to do business were published by the Government today.”

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UK Border Agency, 16th October 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Anti-corruption champion – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 16th, 2008 in corruption, press releases by sally

“Jack Straw has made a statement on the UK’s anti-corruption strategy following his appointment as the government’s anti-corruption champion.”

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Ministry of Justice, 15th October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

More powers needed to fight terrorism – Home Office

Posted October 16th, 2008 in press releases, terrorism by sally

“Saying terrorists ‘wish to kill British people anywhere in the world’ the Home Secretary called for greater powers to track down and prosecute terrorists.”

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Home Office, 15th Ocotber 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Tougher action on cannabis – Home Office

Posted October 16th, 2008 in drug offences, press releases by sally

“When cannabis is reclassified as a Class B drug in 2009, those who continually break the law will face tougher penalties.”

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Home Office, 15th October 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Home Secretary’s statement on the counter-terrorism bill – Home Office

Posted October 15th, 2008 in press releases, terrorism by sally

“Home Secretary Jacqui Smith made the following statement in the House of Commons on October 13, 2008.”

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Home Office, 13th October 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Public Guardian Board open meeting – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 10th, 2008 in mental health, powers of attorney, press releases by sally

“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has given a speech at the first open meeting of the Public Guardian Board, a body set up under the Mental Capacity Act to scrutinise and review the work of the Office of the Public Guardian.”

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Ministry of Justice, 8th October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Reducing reoffending in London – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 10th, 2008 in consultations, press releases, prisons, probation, recidivists by sally

“A consultation setting out proposed priorities for the delivery of prison and probation services in the capital and the joint work between agencies to reduce reoffending.”

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Ministry of Justice, 8th October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk