‘Sir Brian Leveson is to lead a “once in a generation” review of the courts system in England and Wales to deal with the spiralling backlog of cases.’
The Independent, 12th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are “efficient” and “a good idea”, the head of the government’s sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be rolled out across England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The scandal of scores of prisoners guilty of domestic abuse being released early from prison has prompted a bid to change the law.’
The Independent, 11th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Rare is the case that does not feature some aspect of digital technology. The House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee identified that “Digital evidence is now a key component in many criminal trials…[estimating that]…90% of crime has a digital element, in the broadest sense…” Digital forensic evidence is critical in the course of all manner of criminal cases – from online fraud, stalking via social media, in cases where an offence is captured on CCTV, or where the prosecution of a case is reliant on cell site analysis.’
25 Bedford Row, 3rd December 2024
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
‘Ministers should consider abandoning jury trials for some crown court cases unless they properly fund a justice system “in serious crisis”, the former lord chief justice has said.’
The Guardian, 10th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Court backlogs are forcing alleged offenders to spend up to five years in jail awaiting trial and driving innocent people to plead guilty, two prison watchdogs have revealed.’
The Guardian, 9th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Lawyers for Eddie Ratcliffe, who was 15 at the time of the killing but is now 17, asked for the length of his sentence to be reduced, claiming the judge had failed to take into account his “lack of maturity”.’
The Independent, 5th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Women are less likely than men to appeal their convictions because they fear “rocking the boat” and doing anything that could increase their sentence, the Criminal Cases Review Commission has revealed.’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd December 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The government has been urged to reconsider resentencing thousands of prisoners trapped under abolished indefinite jail terms.’
The Independent, 29th November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Ministers are to announce a 10% increase in legal aid fees for immigration and housing work after action by lawyers who warned that the failure to increase rates has led to a paralysis in the system.’
The Guardian, 29th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make spiking a drink a specific criminal offence as he demanded joint action from police and hospitality chiefs to crack down on violence against women and girls (VAWG).’
The Independent, 25th November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘New Respect Orders will see repeat perpetrators of anti-social behaviour subject to tough restrictions on their behaviour.’
Home Office, 22nd November 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
‘Despite Alex Henry running from the scene and being diagnosed with autism, he remains behind bars.’
The Independent, 23rd November 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced plans for major policing reforms yesterday at the National Police Chiefs’ Council and Association of Police and Crime Commissioners’ annual conference.’
Each Other, 21st November 2024
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Public understanding of paedophiles has not improved over the past 30 years, according to the founder of the pioneering charity Circles, which offers support to some of society’s most reviled offenders.’
The Guardian, 19th November 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A new Home Office unit to monitor performance of police forces will be announced by the Home Secretary this week.’
Home Office, 17th November 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
‘The number of ex-offenders charged with committing serious crimes while on probation has surged by a third to hit a grim new record, the latest figures show.’
The Independent, 17th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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