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Articles tagged with: Justice
Prisons are a festering wound in our public services – they need urgent reform
Home affairs
By Lord Carlile
Prisons are a festering wound in our public services – they need urgent reform
I became an MP in June 1983 after practising criminal law for 12 years. Much of the parliamentary ambition I had was focused on the criminal justice system. I was troubled by the rising prison population and the increasingly ineffective role of prisons in reforming and improving the lives of young men and women to prepare them for leaving jail.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Slow steps of progress on widening access to legal aid – Bar Council
The Bar Council has welcomed the expansion of legal aid eligibility but expressed concern at the slow pace of change in the face of high inflation, meaning many people are still unable to access justice.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Barbara Mills KC elected as Bar Council Vice Chair for 2024
Barbara Mills KC has been elected as the Vice Chair of the Bar Council for 2024, becoming the first specialist family practitioner in 35 years to take up the role and the first Black person and first person of colour to assume the office.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council calls on Peers to reject deeply flawed Illegal Migration Bill
The Bar Council is urging the House of Lords to reject the Illegal Migration Bill because it undermines access to justice, unjustifiably removes judicial scrutiny of executive action, and sets out a framework of operation that is incompatible with the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA).
The long road to a trauma-informed criminal justice system
Home affairs
By Zoe Crowther
The long road to a trauma-informed criminal justice system
While both the Conservatives and Labour pursue a “tough on crime” rhetoric in their local election campaigns, in the background, Labour is working on a review on how to deliver the world’s first “trauma-informed criminal justice system” if it gets into government. Zoe Crowther reports, with illustrations by Tracy Worrall.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council congratulates Alex Chalk as new Lord Chancellor
Commenting on the appointment of Alex Chalk MP as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar said:
Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An 'Intimidating Manner' As Justice Secretary
Political parties
Dominic Raab Bullying Report Finds He Acted In An "Intimidating Manner" As Justice Secretary
The inquiry into whether Dominic Raab bullied civil service staff has found cases where he had acted in an "intimidating manner", although concludes he did “not intend” to upset or humiliate staff.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Raab resignation: This has to be a fresh start for the justice system – Bar Council
Commenting on the resignation of Dominic Raab as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC said:
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Illegal Migration Bill amendment undermines rule of law – Bar Council
Commenting on reports that the Government is proposing to amend the Illegal Migration Bill to allow ministers to ignore interim injunctions – known as Rule 39 orders – from the European Court of Human Rights, Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar, said:
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Prosecution fees increase confirmed for May
The Bar Council has welcomed confirmation from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that the fee increases for prosecution work will take apply to hearings in existing and new cases from 2 May 2023.
I was a victim of revenge porn – the law must change to make it easier for victims to get justice
Home affairs
By Georgia Harrison
I was a victim of revenge porn – the law must change to make it easier for victims to get justice
Would you be distressed if images or videos of you stripped naked or engaging in a sexual act were posted online? I’m sure for most the answer would be yes.
Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising 'Tough On Crime' Rhetoric In Local Elections
Communities
Former Prisons Chief Says MPs Are Politicising "Tough On Crime" Rhetoric In Local Elections
The “tough on crime” rhetoric being pursued by the Conservatives and Labour in their local election campaigns is “political on both sides”, according to the former director of women at HM Prison and Probation Service.
Labour Review Plans For World-First 'Trauma-Informed' Criminal Justice System
Communities
Labour Review Plans For World-First "Trauma-Informed" Criminal Justice System
Labour is carrying out a review into how to create the world’s first “trauma-informed” criminal justice system, as the party also promises to be tough on crime and antisocial behaviour.
Labour Accuse Government Of Being “Missing In Action” On Crime
Home affairs
Labour Accuse Government Of Being “Missing In Action” On Crime
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner has accused the government of being “missing in action” on crime and anti-social behaviour, as she faced deputy prime minister Dominic Raab at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council comment on family mediation plans
Commenting on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plans to fund mandatory mediation for separating couples, Sam Townend KC, Vice Chair of the Bar, said:
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Foreign affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council statement on judicial independence in Sri Lanka
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Rushed migration Bill runs counter to the rule of law, says the Bar Council
The Illegal Migration Bill is unlikely to be compliant with the UK’s obligations under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) and runs counter to the rule of law, according to the Bar Council of England and Wales.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
PM and Home Secretary attacks on lawyers betray a startling ignorance
Commenting on the political attacks on lawyers by the Home Secretary and Prime Minister following the publication of the Illegal Migration Bill, Chair of the Bar Nick Vineall KC said:
After a career of nearly 50 years, Vera Baird is still fighting for change
Communities
By Sophie Church
After a career of nearly 50 years, Vera Baird is still fighting for change
The common theme weaving through Vera Baird’s long and varied career is her tendency to advocate for the rights of others. While her job title has changed – from criminal barrister to Queen’s Counsel, from Redcar’s MP to solicitor general, and from police and crime commissioner to victims’ commissioner – Baird’s drive for social justice appears unwavering.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
NAO report: Court reform programme must not come at the cost of access to justice, says Bar Council
Court reform programme must not come at the cost of access to justice
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council reacts to courts and justice announcements
Today the Bar Council has reacted to both the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announcement on Nightingale courts and the speech by Shadow Secretary of State for Justice Steven Reed MP outlining his party’s proposals and priorities for the justice sector.
We must crack down on powerful figures using legal tactics to silence critics
Home affairs
By Lord Cromwell
We must crack down on powerful figures using legal tactics to silence critics
The United Kingdom has long been proud of its free media, rule of law and sophisticated financial markets.
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Home affairs
By Bar Council
Bar Council launches a plan of action to improve ‘Life at the employed Bar’
Compulsory purchase review to ensure laws are fit for future development projects Partner content
Home affairs
By Law Commission
Compulsory purchase review to ensure laws are fit for future development projects