Ministry of Justice – Page 9 – Current Awareness

Protection of the public and the retrospective application of penalties – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, early release, Ministry of Justice, news, Northern Ireland, parole, prisons, rehabilitation, terrorism by tracey

‘On 29 November 2019 Usman Khan attended a rehabilitation event at Fishmongers’ Hall and stabbed five people, two fatally. On 2 February 2020 Sudesh Amman attacked two passers-by in Streatham High Road with a knife before being shot dead by police. Both men had previously been convicted of terrorism offences. Both men had been automatically released on licence halfway through their custodial sentences.’

UK Human Rights Blog, 10th May 2023

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

Thousands more can apply to become judges under plans to expand diversity – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 12th, 2023 in diversity, judiciary, legal profession, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘New rules will see up to 4,500 more lawyers from diverse backgrounds eligible to become judges under plans announced by the government today (11 May 2023).’

Ministry of Justice, 11th May 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Court photography ban under review in transparency drive – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 12th, 2023 in consultations, courts, Ministry of Justice, news, photography, video recordings by tracey

‘A ban imposed nearly 100 years ago on photography in courts could be lifted under ideas being floated by the government to make the justice system more transparent.’

Law Society's Gazette, 11th May 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, parole, prisons, sentencing by tracey

‘A former soldier who murdered a mother-of-three and dismembered her body has won a High Court challenge over his transfer to open prison conditions.’

The Independent, 11th May 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Family members taking on vulnerable children to receive better legal support – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 3rd, 2023 in care orders, children, families, guardianship, legal aid, legal representation, local government, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘Extended family members seeking to provide long-term, stable care for vulnerable children will be able to access free legal advice, thanks to new government investment announced today (30 April 2023).’

Ministry of Justice, 1st May 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Legal aid widened but grandparents ‘will fall through justice gap’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 3rd, 2023 in care orders, children, families, guardianship, legal aid, legal representation, local government, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘The scope of legal aid has been widened to family and friends applying to look after a vulnerable child – however, the Law Society says the changes do not go far enough.’

Law Society's Gazette, 2nd May 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

HMP Highpoint: Man should have had probation appointment before death – ombudsman – BBC News

Posted April 24th, 2023 in drug abuse, Ministry of Justice, news, ombudsmen, probation, suicide by tracey

‘A man who died two days after being released from prison should have had a scheduled probation appointment, an ombudsman found.’

BBC News, 24th April 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

No case for extending bereavement damages, says minister – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 21st, 2023 in bereavement, damages, families, limitations, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘The Ministry of Justice has rejected broadening eligibility for bereavement damages despite accusations the current limits are outdated and unfair.’

Law Society's Gazette, 20th April 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Dominic Raab faces legal action after refusing inquiry into abuse of thousands of boys in detention centres – The Independent

Posted April 17th, 2023 in care homes, child abuse, children, human rights, inquiries, judicial review, Ministry of Justice, news, rape, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘Dominic Raab faces legal action over his refusal to trigger a public inquiry into the abuse of thousands of boys held in youth detention centres from the 1960s to 1980s’

The Independent, 16th April 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Pre-recorded evidence improves rape victims’ experience of court – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 14th, 2023 in bills, cross-examination, Crown Court, evidence, Ministry of Justice, news, rape, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘Rape victims who pre-record their evidence are more likely to have a better experience of the court process, findings published today (3 April 2023) reveal.’

Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

G4S admits its failures in the running of a prison amounts to breach of the Article 2 systemic duty – Garden Court Chambers

Posted March 31st, 2023 in chambers articles, contracting out, damages, death in custody, drug abuse, drug offences, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons by sally

‘G4S’s running of the prison failed to meet the standards of public service required, such that HMP Birmingham was put in special measures, and its running was taken over by the Ministry of Justice. The Chief Inspector of Prisons at the time, Peter Clarke, invoked the Urgent Notification process in respect of the prison.’

Garden Court Chambers, 23rd March 2023

Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk

Remote hearings have “no impact” on outcomes of Crown Court cases – Legal Futures

Posted March 31st, 2023 in criminal justice, Crown Court, Ministry of Justice, news, remote hearings, statistics by sally

‘Judges and lawyers can be reassured that holding Crown Court hearings and trials remotely makes no difference to the outcome, a major analysis has concluded.’

Legal Futures, 31st March 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Call to name courts with biggest backlogs – Legal Futures

Posted March 28th, 2023 in courts, criminal justice, delay, Ministry of Justice, news, reports, statistics by sally

‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) must publish data on the backlogs of individual criminal courts, a group that campaigns to improve public data has said.’

Legal Futures, 28th March 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Delays to rape trials in England and Wales ‘devastating’ for victims – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2023 in barristers, criminal justice, delay, HM Courts Service, industrial action, mental health, Ministry of Justice, news, rape, sexual offences, suicide, victims by tracey

‘Long delays and a massive increase in the rescheduling of rape trials are having a devastating impact on victims’ mental health and leading some victims to take their own lives, according to a major new report.’

The Guardian, 27th March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Plans to protect children under under new mediation reforms – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 23rd, 2023 in children, dispute resolution, divorce, families, family courts, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘Thousands of children could be protected from witnessing their parents thrash out family disputes through the courts, following plans to mandate mediation for separating families announced today (23 March 2023).’

Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Separating parents could be forced to go to mediation under Raab plans – The Guardian

Posted March 23rd, 2023 in children, dispute resolution, divorce, families, family courts, financial provision, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘Thousands of children in England and Wales could be protected from witnessing their parents pitted against each other in the courts under proposals to legally enforce mediation for separating families.’

The Guardian, 23rd March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Whole life sentence prisoners face ban from marrying under Government plans – The Independent

Posted March 20th, 2023 in bills, criminal justice, imprisonment, marriage, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, prisons, sentencing, victims by tracey

‘Prisoners serving whole life sentences would be prevented from marrying under new Government plans.’

The Independent, 18th March 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Multi-million investment to turbocharge growth of technology in legal services – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 17th, 2023 in computer programs, legal services, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘CodeBase and Legal Geek will receive £3 million of government funding to turbocharge the development and use of technology in the legal sector.’

Ministry of Justice, 15th March 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Tougher sentences for domestic killers – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 17th, 2023 in codes of practice, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, homicide, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Domestic abusers who kill their partners or ex-partners will receive tougher sentences under government plans published today (17 March 2023).’

Ministry of Justice, 17th March 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Magistrates’ sentencing powers scaled back – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 13th, 2023 in Crown Court, delay, magistrates, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Magistrates have had controversial powers that enabled them to sentence people for up to a year in prison taken away from them – but they could be restored, the government has said.’

Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

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