“Imagine being able to predict which offenders will go on to commit serious crimes. Juliet Rix on a new system that could have a drastic impact on the justice system.”
The Guardian, 2nd March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Scottish government is to outline its ‘serious concerns’ about plans which it says could threaten the historic independence of Scots law.”
BBC News, 1st March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Law Society research submitted to the government last week has identified a ‘lack of communication’ pervading the justice system that is causing delays throughout the process.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th February 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“The Government is playing Russian roulette with public safety and the criminal justice system is heading for meltdown, the Prison Officers’ Association warned.”
The Independent, 20th February 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A criminologist reflects on lessons to learn from the way in which governments, New Labour in particular, have approached crime.”
The Guardian, 11th February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Minister Crispin Blunt said spotting and acting on signs of criminality in a child’s early years is crucial to bringing down youth offending.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th February 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Analysis of responses to the Joint Advocacy Group consultation paper on proposals for a quality assurance scheme for criminal advocates, is now available to view and download.”
Bar Standards Board, 4th February 2011
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
“Crispin Blunt said criminal justice reforms such as payment by results for offender management, are vital to breaking the destructive cycle of crime and better protecting the public.”
Ministry of Justice, 25th January. 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The government is being urged to end Crown Court trials for children in England and Wales.”
BBC News, 5th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Review of the Legal Year 2009 – 2010.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 16th December 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“Reform of the court estate will help deliver a modern, efficient justice system with victims and witnesses at its centre, Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly said today.”
Ministry of Justice, 14th December 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A radical reform of the criminal justice system to punish criminals more effectively and reduce reoffending was announced today by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke.”
Ministry of Justice, 7th December 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The head of Sky News has argued in a new Guardian article that justice must be televised as allowing TV cameras in court would help restore public faith in criminal proceedings.”
Legal Week, 6th December 2010
Source: www.legalweek.com
The Roscoe lecture: Criminal justice in the 21st Century (PDF)
Speech by Lord Justice Leveson
L.J.M.U. Roscoe Foundation for Citizenship, 29th November 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“The idea that we are faced with the mutually exclusive objectives of protecting victims of rape and the innocent is false.”
The Guardian, 26th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Related link: I accused my husband of rape. I was locked up – and he was set free
“Young people with mental illness and learning difficulties are being let down by youth justice system, a new report reveals.”
The Guardian, 24th November 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to rights and freedoms in the UK and to the European Convention on Human Rights.”
Ministry of Justice, 18th November 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Expert Evidence in Criminal Courts – the Problem – Speech by Lord Justice Leveson – Forensic Science Society, 18th November 2010.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 18th November 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
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