Changes to fine levels for speeding – Sentencing Council
‘New sentencing guidelines for magistrates come into force on 24 April 2017 following their publication earlier this year.’
Sentencing Council, 20th April 2017
Category: press releases
Dangerous extremists to be separated from mainstream prison population – Ministry of Justice
‘Three separation centres are being created and will form part of the wider government strategy to tackle extremism in prisons.’
Ministry of Justice, 21st April 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
New fast-track immigration appeal rules proposed – Ministry of Justice
‘A new fast-track system to speed up immigration and asylum appeals for those in detention has been drawn up.’
Ministry of Justice, 18th April 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
New powers to tackle illegal working in licensed premises – Home Office
‘New powers to prevent illegal working in premises that sell alcohol or provide late night refreshment have come into force in England and Wales today.’
Home Office, 6th April 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Con man convicted of wine fraud – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A con man who tricked his girlfriend and others out of £100,000 by pretending he was a successful international businessman has been found guilty of 22 counts of fraud.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th April 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Teen jailed for carrying zombie knife – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A teenager convicted of wielding a “zombie-killer” knife has been imprisoned.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 5th April 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Man who shouted homophobic abuse at dog walkers gets tougher sentence – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man who shouted homophobic abuse at a walker to scare him off Barnes Common and assaulted another man has been sentenced to an 18-month community order.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 4th April 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Some landlords getting away with “very high” hidden fees in retirement properties – Law Commission
‘Older people who have moved into retirement leasehold properties could be being hit with unfair fees worth thousands of pounds, according to the Law Commission.’
Law Commission, 31st March 2017
Source: www.justice.gov.uk/lawcommission
Home Secretary statement: meeting with Communication Service Providers – Home Office
‘Home Secretary Amber Rudd has given a statement following her meeting today with Communication Service Providers.’
Home Office, 30th March 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Intimidatory offences and domestic abuse – consultation launched on sentencing guideline – Sentencing Council
‘The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines on sentencing intimidatory offences and domestic abuse.’
Sentencing Council, 30th March 2017
Greater protection for rape victims and children at risk of grooming – Ministry of Justice
‘New offence of sexual communication with a child will be introduced, and measures to support victims of sex crimes accelerated.’
Ministry of Justice, 19th March 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Police body-worn video leads to domestic abuse conviction – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Police body-worn video evidence has been used to prosecute a man who assaulted a woman and a boy.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 10th March 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Business and Property Courts – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘From June of this year, the specialist civil courts are to be known as the “Business and Property Courts of England and Wales”.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 13th March 2017
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Cold-call gang jailed for £1.7 million investment scam – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A cold-call gang which conned dozens of victims into handing over more than £1.7 million by promoting non-existent investment opportunities have been sentenced today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th March 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Former NHS manager jailed for lying about his qualifications – Crown Prosecutions Service
‘A senior NHS boss who lied about his qualifications in order to gain jobs in the health sector has been given a two-year prison sentence at Exeter Crown Court today (6 March).’
Crown Prosecutions Service, 6th March 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Sentencing Council publishes new guidelines on sentencing children and young people and offenders who plead guilty – Sentencing Council
‘Today, the Sentencing Council has published two new sentencing guidelines. One covers how courts should make a reduction in sentence for offenders who admit their guilt, and the other deals with the approach they should take when sentencing children and young people.’
Sentencing Council, 7th March 2017
Criminal justice agencies at risk of failing young victims of crime – Victims’ Commissioner
‘Criminal justice agencies are at risk of failing children and young people who come forward to report crimes because they are not being taken seriously, Victims’ Commissioner has today warned.’
Victims’ Commissioner, 22nd Febraury 2017
