Far from defending the police and justice system, the Tories have ruinously defunded themDefund the police was a provocative slogan for the US radical Read More
Apr 10, 2021
UK criminal justice
Apr 10, 2021
Lawyers counsel against ‘virtual hearings’ to tackle backlog of cases
‘Expression, atmosphere and manner’ cannot be assessed via video link, warn experts in response to crime bill Criminal lawyers and a former supreme Read More
Apr 10, 2021
Lawyers counsel against ‘virtual hearings’ to tackle backlog of cases
‘Expression, atmosphere and manner’ cannot be assessed via video link, warn experts in response to crime bill Criminal lawyers and a former supreme Read More
Apr 08, 2021
Ex-police reveal bribes and threats used to cover up corruption in 70s London
BBC documentary to examine incidents that led to setting up of unit on which Line of Duty’s AC-12 is basedOne of London’s most senior police officers, Read More
Apr 05, 2021
Belly Mujinga: family still seeking justice one year after Covid death
Lawyer wants name of man who allegedly spat at transport worker to be disclosed to pursue civil case Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our Read More
Apr 05, 2021
I’ve seen how the UK justice system is crumbling. Why doesn’t the government take action? | Dominic Grieve
From decrepit court buildings to legal aid cuts, the service has been brought to its knees. And there’s little hope of changeDominic Grieve was Read More
Apr 04, 2021
Victims of crime suffer as backlog of court cases hits ‘crisis level’
Calls for independent agency to tackle delays caused by pandemicThe government has been accused of failing victims of crime by setting an unrealistic Read More
Apr 03, 2021
Sisters of murdered Collette Gallacher fight for change in justice system
The six-year-old was raped and killed 35 years ago. Now her family are campaigning to protect others from sex offenders Adam Stein, 61, was recently Read More
Apr 01, 2021
New rules give victims in England and Wales right to know when offender leaves prison
Victims’ commissioner for England and Wales said new code is ‘excellent step’ but says attitudes must changeThe victims’ commissioner has hailed as Read More
Mar 30, 2021
Addressing delays in crown court cases | Letter
Beverley Higgs says magistrates courts could help ease the pressure on crown courtsThe backlog in crown courts is a cause for extreme concern and must Read More
Mar 29, 2021
Crown court backlog has reached ‘crisis levels’, report warns
Delays likely to disproportionately affect black and minority ethnic young people, says Lords committeeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our Read More
Mar 28, 2021
Why the Shrewsbury 24 case is so relevant right now | Kenan Malik
Its major themes – the gig economy, official disinformation, the right to protest – all remain contemporary strugglesLast week, the court of appeal Read More