‘Lord Faulks QC has today announced rogue claims firms providing a bad service and bombarding people with nuisance calls will face large fines.’
Ministry of Justice, 27th June 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘A third updated set of guidelines on open justice and reporting restrictions in the criminal courts is published today by the Judicial College, Newspaper Society, Society of Editors and the Media Lawyers Association.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 16th June 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘An inspection of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home Office’s handling of this European casework by John Vine CBE QPM, Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration.’
Home Office, 19th June 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘The Director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, has today proposed changes to the way the CPS considers domestic violence cases that would instruct prosecutors to consider the use of social media, gang culture and peer pressure when looking at cases involving teenagers.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 14th May 2014
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Anyone who kills a police or prison officer in the course of their duty will face spending the rest of their lives behind bars, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.’
Ministry of Justice, 8th May 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Director of Public Prosecutions, Alison Saunders, said: “The prosecution in this case has proved Max Clifford’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the jury in this case decided that they were sure Max Clifford was guilty on eight of the eleven counts brought to court. He has rightly been held to account and sentenced today for his crimes.” ‘
Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd May 2014
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘The largest family justice reforms for a generation will come into effect today.’
Ministry of Justice, 22nd April 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Separating couples will be given clear new guidelines setting out what they should expect when property and income is distributed by the courts, Simon Hughes has announced.’
Ministry of Justice, 17th April 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘The Sentencing Council has launched a 12-week consultation on its proposed guidelines for judges and magistrates to use when sentencing people for theft offences.’
Sentencing Council, 3rd April 2014
‘Magistrates will be given new powers as part of the Government’s reforms of rehabilitation.’
Ministry of Justice, 25th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Guidance issued jointly by the Justices’ Clerks Society and the Magistrates’ Association with the approval of Mrs Justice Pauffley and the President of the Family Division.’
Judiciary of England & Wales, 18th March 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘After reference from Solicitor General, Court of Appeal increases sentence of Lee David Hosking from 9 and a half years’ imprisonment to 13.’
Attorney General’s Office, 14th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
‘The Children and Families Act has been given Royal Assent today, meaning reforms which will put children firmly at the heart of the family justice system will be introduced as part of the relaunched family court system being implemented on 22 April 2014.’
Ministry of Justice, 13th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Reforms which will cut the amount of time some offenders need to disclose details of any low level convictions come into effect today, Justice Minister Simon Hughes.’
Ministry of Justice, 10th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Sufferers of a deadly industrial disease will be the focus of work to improve the compensation claims process for them, new Justice Minister Lord Faulks said today.’
Ministry of Justice, 6th March 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
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