Just one criminal jailed for every 93 crimes – Daily Telegraph
“Just one criminal is jailed for every 93 offences committed, figures showed.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th May 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Eight years average term for rape – The Independent
“One in seven rapists is sentenced to four years or less in jail, figures showed today.”
The Independent, 26th May 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
NSPCC says child sex abuse has risen to 64 crimes a day – BBC News
“At least 64 children are sexually abused every day in England and Wales, figures obtained by the NSPCC suggest.”
BBC News, 26th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Massive fall in child abuse deaths linked to new protection policies – The Independent
“Child deaths from abuse have fallen dramatically over the past 30 years, new figures show. With social workers frequently vilified after the death of a child at the hands of adult guardians, the findings – published in Archives of Disease in Childhood – act as tribute to the success of child protection policies and those who implement them.”
The Independent, 5th May 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Gay asylum claims not being counted despite pledge, admit ministers – The Guardian
“Ministers have admitted they are failing to collect data on the number of people who claim or are refused asylum on the basis of their sexuality, despite a government promise not to deport lesbians and gay men at risk of persecution.”
The Guardian, 1st May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government loses abortion battle – BBC News
“The Department of Health has lost a court battle to keep secret some details on abortion statistics.”
BBC News, 20th April 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ruling on late abortion figures challenged in court – Daily Telegraph
“The Department of Health is making a High Court challenge today to stop figures being published on the number of late abortions on ‘less than perfect’ foetuses with physical abnormalities, including cleft palate and club foot.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th April 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Law Society report reveals partner promotions still fail to reflect rising tide of female lawyers – Legal Week
“The latest annual statistical report from The Law Society has confirmed the extent to which law firms have so far failed to react to the increase in women in the profession, with the number of female solicitors nearly doubling over the last 10 years.”
Legal Week, 14th April 2011
Source: www.legalweek.com
Legal aid cuts: misleading statistics from the MoJ – The Guardian
“LAG believes that the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has been guilty of playing rather fast and loose in its interpretation of the figures on the impact of the proposed civil legal aid cuts.”
The Guardian, 18th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics 2009 – Ministry of Justice
“Adult and juvenile reoffending statistics for 2009 were published by the Ministry of Justice today, showing a fall in re-offending by adults and juveniles.”
Ministry of Justice, 17th March 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Classifying offenders could lead to criminal justice revolution – The Guardian
“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
Stop and search numbers fall after change to counterterrorism powers – The Guardian
“The number of stops and searches by police under controversial counterterrorism laws has fallen sharply since the government curtailed the scope of the powers.”
The Guardian, 24th February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Online crime maps for all streets in England and Wales – The Guardian
“Detailed maps providing a monthly snapshot of crime and antisocial behaviour on every street across England and Wales are published for the first time today.”
The Guardian, 1st February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Making criminal justice statistics more transparent – Ministry of Justice
“Making criminal justice statistics more transparent and user friendly is the aim of a consultation launched today (17 November).”
Ministry of Justice, 17th November 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Black people six times more likely to face drug arrest – The Guardian
“Black people are six times more likely to be arrested than white people for drug offences and 11 times more likely to be imprisoned, according to new research claiming to show the racial bias of the criminal justice system.”
The Guardian, 31st October 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
High Court defamation claims soar – Law Society’s Gazette
“The number of High Court defamation claims has risen to the highest level since the Woolf reforms, figures have shown.”
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Law Society’s Gazette, 11th October 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
New research shows 16% rise in court appearances by FTSE 100 companies – Legal Week
“The number of court appearances by FTSE 100 companies has jumped by 16% over the last year, according to new research.”
Legal Week, 4th October 2010
Source: www.legalweek.com
