Attorney General welcomes independent report on Fraud Prosecutions Service – Attorney General’s Office

Posted October 10th, 2008 in fraud, press releases, prosecutions by sally

“Attorney General welcomes independent report on Fraud Prosecutions Service.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 9th October 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Fees and allowances payable at inquest – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 1st, 2008 in coroners, fees, inquests, press releases by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has published details of revised fees and allowances payable by the coroner on holding inquests.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Courts do not treat non-resident parents unfairly – report – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 26th, 2008 in contact orders, divorce, family courts, press releases by sally

“An independent study published today shows that family courts are making great efforts with considerable success to secure child contact, following divorce or separation.”

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Ministry of Justice, 25th September 2008

Source: www.justice.co.uk

First ID card unveiled by Home Secretary as scheme builds momentum – UK Border Agency

Posted September 26th, 2008 in identity cards, press releases by sally

“The first UK Identity Card was unveiled today by the Home Secretary. Building on the Government’s commitment to begin issuing the first ID cards to foreign nationals from November 2008, the card’s design was revealed for the first time.”

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UK Border Agency, 25th September 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Bar Council and CPS agree Protocol on Performance Issues – The Bar Council

Posted September 26th, 2008 in advocacy, barristers, Crown Prosecution Service, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council and the CPS have agreed a procedure for handling CPS/BAR Performance Issues in relation to advocacy.”

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The Bar Council, 25th September 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Consultation: Rules for mandatory polygraph tests for sex offenders – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 19th, 2008 in lie detectors, press releases, sexual offences by sally

“The National Offender Management Service is proposing to operate a three-year pilot of mandatory polygraph tests to determine if the polygraph can help in the management of sex offenders.”

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Ministry of Justice, 19th September 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Suicide websites – Law Commission

Posted September 19th, 2008 in internet, press releases, suicide by sally

“We are pleased to see that the Government has announced its intention to amend the language of section 2 of the Suicide Act 1961.”

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Law Commission, 17th September 2008

www.lawcom.gov.uk

Codes of practice for the sponsored skilled workers tier – UK Border Agency

Posted September 19th, 2008 in codes of practice, employment, immigration, press releases by sally

“We have published the codes of practice for Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers). If you want to sponsor a skilled migrant, you must use the codes of practice to check the skill level and appropriate rate for the job, and for advice on where to advertise the job.”

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UK Border Agency, 17th September 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Attorney General calls for criminals to have their assets stripped – Attorney General’s Office

Posted September 19th, 2008 in criminal justice, press releases, proceeds of crime by sally

“The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, has today told criminal justice practitioners that seizing the proceeds of crime and ‘hitting the criminals where is hurts’ must be at the top of their agenda, and be made part of everything they do.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 18th September 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk/

Jack Straw agrees prisoner transfer deal with Vietnam – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 15th, 2008 in extradition, press releases, prisons, Vietnam by sally

“Vietnamese nationals serving prison sentences in the UK will now be able to return home to complete their sentence following an agreement signed by Justice Secretary Jack Straw today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 12th September 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

British lawyers unite to call on the Foreign Secretary to do what he can to stop the execution of Jack Alderman – The Bar Council

Posted September 15th, 2008 in death penalty, press releases by sally

“Reprieve, the Bar Council and the Law Society are calling on the Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon David Miliband MP, to do whatever he can to persuade the Board of Pardons and Paroles of the State of Georgia, USA to stay the execution of Jack Alderman who is due to die on Tuesday 16 September 2008.”

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The Bar Council, 12th September 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Ministry of Justice proposals risk harm to the most vulnerable in society say family law barristers – The Bar Council

Posted September 12th, 2008 in barristers, family courts, legal aid, press releases by sally

“The Family Law Bar Association yesterday submitted a response to the Ministry of Justice consultation entitled Reforming the Legal Aid Family Barrister Fee Scheme concerning legal fees in family law cases.”

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The Bar Council, 11th September 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Strict new jobs list for migrant workers – UK Border Agency

Posted September 10th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“A strict new list of shortage jobs which targets migration better at the needs of British businesses, while reinforcing the selective approach of the new Australian-style points based system, was presented to the Home Office today by independent advisors.”

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UK Border Agency, 8th September 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Certificates of Professional Competence – amendments to the Transport Tribunal Rules 200 – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 9th, 2008 in appeals, consultations, press releases, Transport Tribunal, tribunals by sally

“This consultation invited comments on the draft amendments to the Transport Tribunal Rules to accommodate appeals related to Certificates of Professional Competence.
The summarised responses report outlines the conclusions reached on the options.”

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Ministry of Justice, 8th September 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Review of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act will cut police bureaucracy – Home Office

Posted August 29th, 2008 in evidence, police, press releases by sally

“A review of plans to streamline police powers in order to cut red tape, improve efficiency, and protect the rights of the public was set out today by Home Office Minister Tony McNulty.”

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Home Office, 28th August 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Strict new rules for foreign students – UK Border Agency

Posted August 1st, 2008 in education, immigration, press releases by sally

“Foreign students hoping to come to the UK to study will have to meet strict new criteria, the Government announced today.”

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UK Border Agency, 30th July 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Court Dress: Guidance from Chairman of the Bar Council – The Bar Council

Posted August 1st, 2008 in barristers, court dress, press releases by sally

“The Chairman of the Bar has today issued guidance on court dress regarding the Practice Direction issued by the Lord Chief Justice dated 31 July 2008.”

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The Bar Council, 31st July 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Solicitor General speech: crimes against older people prosecution policy – Attorney General’s Office

Posted July 21st, 2008 in crime, elderly, press releases, prosecutions by sally

“Solicitor General speech: crimes against older people prosecution policy.”

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Attorney’s General’s Office, 18th July 2008

Source: http://www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Increased powers to tackle fradusters – Attorney General’s Office

Posted July 21st, 2008 in compensation, Crown Court, fraud, press releases by sally

“Today the Attorney General Baroness Scotland will announce new measures that are designed to prevent fraudsters committing further offences, and ensure that they pay back all the victims of their crimes.”

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Attrorney-General’s Office, 18th July 2008

Source: http://www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Bar Council Welcomes Report On The Bar Vocational Course – The Bar Council

Posted July 21st, 2008 in barristers, legal education, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council has today welcomed the publication of the Wood Report on the Bar Vocational Course (BVC), which was produced by a Working Group chaired by Derek Wood QC.”

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The Bar Council, 18th July 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk