‘Some big news for public bodies: it’s now alright to act unlawfully. Don’t get too excited though, there’s a catch: it’s only alright to act a little bit unlawfully. Sounds silly? I agree. But depressingly this is soon likely to be law as a result of the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill currently working its way through the House of Commons.’
Hardwicke Chambers, 8th April 2014
Source: www.hardwicke.co.uk
‘There is “disquiet” among judges about the quality of lawyers in England and Wales’s crown courts, a report says. Former civil servant Sir Bill Jeffrey’s report raises concerns about training and the “talent pipeline” for future QCs and judges, and says keeping current arrangements is not “viable”. It also says defence lawyers should get special training before working on rape and other sexual offence cases.’
BBC News, 7th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regina v White (Anthony) [2014] EWCA Crim 714; [2014] WLR (D) 175
‘If a defendant, wrongly charged with offences contrary to section 16(1) of the Theft Act 1968, rather than under section 15A of the 1968 Act, was prepared to admit his dishonest transactions in relation to mortgage advances, it would be wrong to permit him to evade the consequences of his behaviour by refusing to substitute conviction of the correct offence simply in order to punish the prosecution for its egregious failures in relation to charging.’
WLR Daily, 15th April 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
‘Criminal solicitor groups have taken the first step towards a legal challenge to the government’s decision to press ahead with cuts to criminal legal aid.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 9th April 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
R v O’Brien (Appellant) [2014] UKSC 23 (YouTube)
Supreme Court, 2nd April 2014
‘Justice isn’t just about sentencing: it’s about encouraging victims to come forward in the first place. Labour’s planned law will help. By Keir Starmer.’
The Guardian, 6th April 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Radical changes to the way vulnerable witnesses are treated in court are being considered by the Labour Party.’
BBC News, 7th April 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The court process can be traumatic for accusers like Tracy Shelvey. Will a proposed victims’ law make it fit for purpose?’
The Guardian, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The government is to launch a formal review of the law that makes it a crime not to pay the TV licence, following a campaign led by backbench Conservative MPs.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Criminal solicitors across England and Wales are to stage a two-day walkout at the end of the month to coincide with a strike by probation workers.”
The Guardian, 20th March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System. Speech by Lord Justice Gross, Senior Presiding Judge.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 19th March 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘Speech given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 17 March 2014 at National Crime Agency leadership event.’
Home Office, 18th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘Policing Minister Damian Green addresses the Association of Police and Crime Commisioners general meeting.’
Home Office, 18th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 published
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘This review aims to identify properly the reasons for ex-Service personnel ending up in the justice system and how support can be improved.’
Ministry of Justice, 13th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘The attorney general’s office has confirmed that Dominic Grieve QC has appointed an amicus curiae to assist the court on legal argument expected to be made on behalf of defendants facing trial without representation in court.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th March 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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