“Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice today look at women and the Criminal Justice System.”
The Guardian, 22nd November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The further review was established to consider the specific issue of sanctions for disclosure failure by both the prosecution and the defence; whether the sanctions available, together with judicial case management powers, are adequate to secure compliance with disclosure duties and, if not, whether there are options for strengthening those sanctions.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 22nd November 2012
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
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Speech by Mr Justice Foskett
King’s College London Law Alumni Autumn Lecture, 15th November 2012
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“A five year old girl, Thusha Kamaleswaran, was shot through the spine and paralysed from the waist down for life, in March 2011. She was in her uncle’s shop in Stockwell, London, when two bullets were fired from a gun by a gang member from outside into the shop. Three men were put on trial for the shooting, and convicted at the Old Bailey on 26th March 2012. The jury at the trial were shown CCTV footage of Thusha skipping happily in the aisle in her pink dress and red cardigan shortly before she was struck. ”
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Zenith Chambers, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
“The proposals set out in this consultation paper seek to improve the effectiveness of the Crown Court means testing scheme of criminal legal aid.”
Ministry of Justice, 30th October 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Speech by the home secretary on 23 October 2012.”
Home Office, 25th October 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“In order to review the continuing need for the functions and the form of the Criminal Cases Review Commission, and its statutory powers to perform these functions, the review team is seeking evidence from a wide range of bodies in response to the two principle aims stated by Cabinet Office (as detailed above). The review would particularly welcome hearing from applicants (current, previous or those who may potentially apply) to the Commission.”
Ministry of Justice, 19th October 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A report published on Friday makes some surprising and rather alarming claims. Apparently, 60% of young people in custody say they have experienced a traumatic brain injury. To put this figure into perspective, the incidence of brain injury is typically higher in the population under 25 than in older people, but recent research cited in the report suggests it is higher still for under-25s who find themselves involved in the criminal justice system.”
The Guardian, 19th October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“There has been much in the press recently about the UK Government being minded to opt out, and/or in, of EU criminal justice measures. The implications of this decision will be significant to the UK’s ability to investigate and prosecute crime. So what does it all mean?”
UK Human Rights Blog, 18th October 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“Oral statement delivered on Monday 15 October 2012.”
Home Office, 15th October 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“Recently there has been concern in the legal world and media about the potential loss of EU criminal justice and judicial cooperation measures which are incorporated into English law.”
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 12th October 2012
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
“Britain will on Monday take steps towards opting out of a series of EU law and order measures in a move designed by the Tories to show that they are living up to their pre-election Eurosceptic pledges.”
The Guardian, 14th October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Thousands more people will benefit from flexible courts, Criminal Justice Minister Damian Green said today as he unveiled a list of dozens of new pilot areas.”
Ministry of Justice, 11th October 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A substantial increase in the number of flexible criminal justice pilot schemes across England and Wales is to be announced by the government.”
BBC News, 11th October 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Greece, Bulgaria, Poland and Romania are the worst European Union countries at delivering justice through criminal trials, according to an independent survey of the union’s courts.”
The Guardian, 10th October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Related link: Human rights violations in Europe, broken down by country, article violated and judgment
“Many people will be denied ‘effective access’ to justice as a result of Government spending cuts on legal services, according to a leading barrister.”
The Independent, 9th October 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“New justice minister Jeremy Wright today said the government would cancel plans for weekend court hearings if the trial proves to be unsuccessful.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 8th October 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“Police should investigate whether anyone else should be charged in relation to rape and sexual abuse allegations.”
The Guardian, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The aim of this review was to identify the benefits of restorative justice practices across the criminal justice system. It was a joint inspection, carried out by HMIC, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation, Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons.”
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, 18th September 2012
Source: www.hmic.gov.uk
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