press releases – Page 70 – Current Awareness

Justice Outside London – Administrative Courts in Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds? – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted November 14th, 2007 in Administrative Court, press releases by sally

“A Judicial Working Group, looking at the administration of justice outside of London, has recommended that four regional centres of the Administrative Court be established: in Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. This will allow regional High Court sittings to take place regularly outside London.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales press release, 14th November 2007

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Launch of joint youth justice unit – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 14th, 2007 in press releases, young offenders by sally

“A joint Governmental youth justice unit was launched today [13 November] by Justice Minister David Hanson MP.”

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Ministry of Justice press release, 13th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Taking the fear out of Courts – Her Majesty’s Courts Service

Posted November 9th, 2007 in courts, press releases, victims, witnesses by sally

“An initiative in the fight against fear and confusion felt by witnesses of the court process across England and Wales, has been launched by the Court Minister Maria Eagle, today.”

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Her Majesty’s Courts Service, 8th November 2007

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

CPS seeks views on prosecuting crimes against older people – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted November 8th, 2007 in elderly, press releases, victims, witnesses by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service today launched a public consultation on prosecuting crimes against older people, seeking views on how it deals with crimes against them and how it supports those who are victims and witnesses.”

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Crown Prosecution Service press release, 7th November 2007

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Return to legal practice – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 5th, 2007 in judiciary, press releases by sally

“The convention that former judges cannot return to practice as barristers or solicitors will remain, following a government consultation.”

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Ministry of Justice, 5th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

The Serious Crime Bill receives Royal Assent – Home Office

Posted November 1st, 2007 in bills, crime, police, press releases by sally

“The Serious Crime Bill has received Royal Assent today (30 October), providing police with strong powers to crack down on serious crime.”

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Home Office press release, 30th October 2007

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Inquests into the deaths of servicemen in operations and exercises overseas – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 30th, 2007 in armed forces, inquests, press releases by sally

“The sixth quarterly ministerial statement about the inquests into the deaths of servicemen and women overseas was published today.”

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Ministry of Justice press release, 30th October 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Publication of reports on the management of serious offenders – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 22nd, 2007 in dangerous offenders, press releases by sally

“Reports into the management of offenders under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) are being published today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd October 2007

Souce: www.justice.gov.uk

Fraudulent emails involving chambers or members of chambers – The Bar Council

Posted October 19th, 2007 in barristers, electronic mail, fraud, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council has received many recent reports of fraudulent emails naming individual barristers acting in certain financial proceedings.”

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The Bar Council, 16th October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Greater protection against hate and sex crimes – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 9th, 2007 in children, incitement, press releases, sexual offences by sally

“New legislation which will strengthen the protection to the public from sex offenders and hate crime has been set out in proposals by the Government.”

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Ministry of Justice, 8th October 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

New graduated fees guidance – Bar Council

Posted October 8th, 2007 in barristers, fees, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council has issued a new guidance on criminal graduated fees.”

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Bar Council, 5th October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Thumbs up for ID card / Criminal record check trial – Home Office

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in criminal records, identity cards, press releases by sally

“Plans for a new service using ID cards to help make Criminal Records checks faster and more robust have been given a resounding thumbs-up by volunteers in a trial of the new process.”

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Home Office press release, 1st October 2007

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Means testing in the magistrates’ courts: post implementation review – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 3rd, 2007 in magistrates, press releases by sally

“Means testing in the magistrates’ courts was introduced on time and on budget and remains on course to deliver its projected annual savings of £35 million.”

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Ministry of Justice press release, 2nd October 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Vos lays out Vision for Future of Justice – Bar Council

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in barristers, fees, legal services, press releases by sally

“Chairman of the Bar Council, Geoffrey Vos QC will today outline his vision for the future of justice, calling for the Bar to work alongside Government as part of the public service system.”

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Bar Council, 2nd October 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

New law outlaws incitement of religious hatred – Home Office

Posted October 2nd, 2007 in incitement, press releases, racism, religious discrimination by sally

“The Racial and Religious Hatred Act comes into effect today, forbidding threats and other intimidating statements intended to stir up hatred against people because of their religious beliefs.”

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Home Office, 1st October 2007

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Public guardian starts work on protecting vulnerable people – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 1st, 2007 in Court of Protection, mental health, powers of attorney, press releases by sally

“A new organisation looking after the interests of some of the most vulnerable people in society starts work on Monday 1 October. The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), introduced under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, will provide legal protection for thousands of people lacking the mental capacity to make decisions themselves.”

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Ministry of Justice, 28th September 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

New powers to stop gun and knife violence – Home Office

Posted September 28th, 2007 in firearms, news, offensive weapons, press releases by sally

“A range of tough new powers to fight gun and knife crime take effect this week.”

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Home Office press release, 27th September 2007

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Vos calls for greater access to the profession – Bar Council

Posted September 25th, 2007 in barristers, press releases by sally

“Chairman of the Bar Council, Geoffrey Vos QC has called for greater access to the Bar and has encouraged politicians to continue to recognise the importance of social mobility.”

Press release

Bar Council, 24th September 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Bar Standards Board ups pay-outs for consumers whose complaints about barristers are upheld – Bar Standards Board

Posted September 25th, 2007 in barristers, compensation, press releases by sally

“Consumers can now get us much as £15,000 in compensation if their barrister lets them down. The increase in the compensation limit for ‘inadequate professional services’, up from £5,000, was approved by the independent Bar Standards Board at its meeting yesterday.”

Press release

Bar Standards Board, 24th September 2007

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Drive to ensure safer roads – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 24th, 2007 in press releases, road traffic offences by sally

“Bad driving is an area of particular concern to the public and today’s provisions in the Road Safety Act 2006 tighten up legislation and ensure offenders do not escape justice.”

Press release

Ministry of Justice, 24th September 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk