New points based system begins – Border & Immigration Agency

Posted February 7th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“Details of Britain’s new Australian-style points based immigration system (PBS) were announced today (6 February) as the Government published the rules for highly skilled foreign workers applying to come to the UK.”

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Border & Immigration Agency, 6th February 2008

Source: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

Very High Cost Criminal Cases – the future – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 5th, 2008 in costs, criminal justice, legal profession, press releases by sally

“The Legal Services Commission and Ministry of Justice today announced steps that are being taken in order to proceed with the tender to establish a Panel of solicitors and barristers to represent defendants in major criminal cases.”

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Ministry of Justice, 5th February 2008

Source: www.wired-gov.net

Oral statement on HMP Woodhill inquiry – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 5th, 2008 in press releases, prisons by sally

“Jack Straw has made an oral statement to the House of Commons on an inquiry into alleged events at Woodhill Prison.”

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Ministry of Justice, 4th February 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

New powers to prevent terrorism – Home Office

Posted January 25th, 2008 in bills, press releases, terrorism by sally

“Tough new measures to protect the public from terrorism were introduced in Parliament today, as the Home Office published the Counter-terrorism Bill 2008.”

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Home Office,  24th January 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Home Secretary Moves to Ratify the Council Of Europe Convention Against Trafficking in 2008 – Home Office

Posted January 15th, 2008 in press releases, trafficking in human beings by sally

“Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, today announced her intention to ratify the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking by the end of the year. Ratification of the Convention against Trafficking will be yet another milestone in the Government’s concerted strategy to protect the victims of trafficking and bring to justice those that exploit them.”

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Home Office press release, 14th January 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association voice concerns on Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill – The Bar Council

Posted January 9th, 2008 in criminal justice, immigration, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council and the Criminal Bar Association have voiced their concerns about key elements of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill in a hard-hitting briefing sent to MPs this week.”

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The Bar Council, 8th January 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Reforms to give public confidence in tackling criminals – Ministry of Justice

Posted December 21st, 2007 in press releases, self-defence by sally

“Measures to give the public confidence when tackling criminals were published today. The reforms are designed to clarify and reinforce the law, articulating the state’s responsibility to stand by those acting in good faith when using force in self defence.”

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Ministry of Justice, 19th December 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Simplifying Immigration Law For The 21st Century – Home Office

Posted December 7th, 2007 in immigration, press releases by sally

“A proposal to use a new Government Bill to simplify immigration law has received positive feedback, the Home Office revealed today.”

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Home Office press release, 6th December 2007

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Autumn date for forced marriages law – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 28th, 2007 in forced marriages, press releases by sally

“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice says that a law that protects victims and potential victims of forced marriage will come into effect next autumn.”

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Ministry of Justice, 28th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Related link: The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007

Transforming tribunals – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 28th, 2007 in consultations, press releases, tribunals by sally

“Radical reforms to modernise the tribunals system in England and Wales were set out in a consultation by the Ministry of Justice today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 28th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

David Hanson launches reoffending consultation – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 28th, 2007 in consultations, press releases, recidivists by sally

“David Hanson MP, Minister of State for Justice, today announced the start of consultation on a new strategic plan to reduce reoffending.”

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Ministry of Justice, 27th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BSB set to consider Neuberger recommendations – Bar Standards Board

Posted November 28th, 2007 in barristers, legal education, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today responded positively to the final report of the Working Party on Entry to the Bar, chaired by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury.”

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Bar Standards Board, 27th November 2007

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

OFT publishes recommendations on private actions in competition law – Office of Fair Trading

Posted November 27th, 2007 in competition, consumer protection, press releases by sally

“The OFT has … published recommendations to Government to improve the effectiveness of redress for consumers and businesses that have suffered loss as a result of breaches of competition law. The recommendations follow an informal consultation on an OFT discussion paper published in April.”

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Office of Fair Trading, 26th November 2007

Source: www.oft.gov.uk

Related link: Private Actions in Competition Law (pdf)

Time intervals for criminal proceedings in magistrates’ courts – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 23rd, 2007 in criminal justice, magistrates, press releases, statistics by sally

“Quarterly National Statistics release presenting results from a 1-week survey of criminal cases completed in the Magistrates’ courts. ”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Government: businesses must hire legally – Home Office

Posted November 23rd, 2007 in employment, immigration, press releases by sally

“New policy would levy unlimited fines or prison sentences for employers who use illegal immigrant labour”

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Home Office, 22nd November 2007

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Survey finds high satisfaction with barristers’ services – The Bar Council

Posted November 23rd, 2007 in barristers, legal services, press releases by sally

“Barristers are delivering good services to their professional and lay clients, according to a new study published today.”

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The Bar Council, 22nd November 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Conciliation in court helps parents agree over child contact and residence – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 22nd, 2007 in contact orders, press releases, residence orders by sally

“In-court conciliation helps separating parents to reach their own agreements about contact with their children, research commissioned by the Ministry of Justice reveals today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 21st November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk 

CPS decision on the death of Paul Coker – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted November 19th, 2007 in health & safety, negligence, police, press releases by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service has today advised all concerned parties that there is insufficient evidence to charge any individuals with any offences in relation to the tragic death of Paul Coker at Plumstead Police Station, South London on 6 August 2005.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 15th November 2007

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Victims of crime want punishment – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 17th, 2007 in press releases, punishment, victims by sally

“Victims of non-violent crimes in the UK want offenders to be punished, but do not believe that prison is always the answer, research released today shows.”

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Ministry of Justice press release, 16th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BSB unveils plan to shape the barristers of tomorrow – Bar Standards Board

Posted November 16th, 2007 in barristers, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today launched its Business Plan for 2008.”

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Bar Standards Board, 12th November 2007

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk