‘The Government has promised to put the “needs and voices” of victims “firmly at the heart of the justice system” with a series of legal reforms.’
The Independent, 25th May 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Legalising cannabis won’t tackle disproportionate policing outcomes for ethnic minorities but the issue does need to be tackled, the crime minister says.’
The Independent, 20th May 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Too many victims are waiting years for justice as the system operates at “unacceptable levels” following Covid restrictions, a report has found. A joint probe by the inspectorates for police, prosecutors, prisons and probation said the government had failed to fully mitigate risks it identified last year.’
The Independent, 17th May 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Zulfiqar v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 492 (14 April 2022). In this important judgment on deportation, dual nationality, foreign criminals, executive powers and duties, proportionality, public interest and the right to respect for private and family life, the Court of Appeal has unanimously held that a person’s status as a foreign criminal status within the meaning of section 32 of the UK Borders Act 2007 and section 117C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 has to be determined at the date of the decision to make a deportation order.’
EIN Blog, 13th May 2022
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘More victims of rape and sexual offences will be spared the stress of being cross-examined in court under a measure rolled out to a further 14 locations today (12 May 2022).’
Ministry of Justice, 12th May 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
‘The Legal Aid Agency has sparked panic among the criminal defence community by announcing that some providers could lose out on work when new contracts begin this autumn. One firm, for which legal aid comprises 60% of its workload, told the Gazette that it could go out of business.’
Law Society's Gazette, 12th May 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
2022 c. 28 – Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022
2022 c. 27 – Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Act 2022
2022 c. 26 – Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022
2022 c. 22 – Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022
2022 c. 20 – Professional Qualifications Act 2022
2022 c. 17 – Local Government (Disqualification) Act 2022
2022 c. 36 – Nationality and Borders Act 2022
2022 c. 34 – British Sign Language Act 2022
2022 c. 32 – Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
2022 c. 29 – Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022
2022 c. 24 – Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) Act 2022
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘On the same day Prince Charles declared in the Queen’s Speech that the government intends to replace the Human Rights Act (HRA) with a new Bill of Rights, civil liberties activists rallied behind a campaign in what may be a last attempt to protect it.’
Each Other, 11th May 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘The question of how to determine whether or not the deportation of a foreign national convicted of criminal offending is a disproportionate interference in the family life that they may share with their partner or child has been explored in a series of cases, including the leading decisions of KO (Nigeria) (Appellant) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] UKSC 53 and HA (Iraq) [2020] EWCA Civ 1176 and has been discussed in detail on the UK Human Rights blog here, here and here.’
EIN Blog, 26th April 2022
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Recent cases involving serious sexual offences have taken the longest time on record to go through Crown Courts in England and Wales, the BBC has found.’
BBC News, 25th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Three-quarters of magistrates do not want remote links to be used as extensively as they were during the pandemic, according to landmark research on their experiences in the criminal courts. After canvassing the views of 865 magistrates, a report published by the Magistrates Association, assisted by legal charity Transform Justice, concludes that audio and video links negatively impact communication and effective participation, particularly for vulnerable court users.’
Law Society's Gazette, 12th April 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A watchdog has ordered three police forces to improve how they investigate crime and respond to the public.’
BBC News, 13th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The acquittal of four people on trial for toppling Bristol’s Edward Colston statue has prompted the attorney general to contact the Court of Appeal.’
BBC News, 13th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Home Office has published a document setting out the government’s position on and work to support male victims of crimes considered violence against women and girls. The document says: “The term ‘violence against women and girls’ refers to acts of violence or abuse that we know disproportionately affect women and girls. These crimes include – and are not limited to – rape, sexual violence, domestic abuse, stalking, ‘honour’-based abuse including forced marriage, ‘revenge porn’, and the harms associated with sex work and prostitution. These crimes have profound and long-lasting physical and mental health impacts and have absolutely no place in our society. The use of this term cannot and should not negate the experiences of, or provisions for, male victims of these crimes.” ‘
Family Law, 11th April 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘Stronger reforms to England and Wales’ criminal justice system are needed to tackle the “shocking” collapse in rape prosecutions, a report by MPs says.’
BBC News, 12th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An immigration tribunal has overturned a “cruel and morally wrong” decision by the Home Office to deport a well-respected black charity volunteer who grew up in the UK.’
The Guardian, 9th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
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