Prison was a “death sentence” for those featured in INQUEST’s damning report
INQUEST has published a report revealing new data and sharing the harrowing stories of 22 Black and racially minoritised people whose deaths in
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Ex-magic circle heavyweight takes up ministerial role at MoJ
Barrister Sir Christopher Bellamy QC appointed parliamentary under secretary of state in the Ministry of Justice Sir Christopher Bellamy QC Former
Ten boys are being locked up for offences they didn’t all commit
This article was updated on 27 May 17:00. The article previously stated that one of the boys involved in the case had caused GBH. It has now been
This is not a proposal for “a Bill of Rights” – this is semi-waffle in support of vanity legislation
10th May 2022 Today it was announced in the Queen’s Speech that there will be a “Bill of Rights”. Some are alarmed at this proposal – and
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The Lord Chancellor’s extraordinary tweet about the Tracey Connelly case
6th May 2022 Here is a tweet from the Lord High Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (and a qualified solicitor): Tracey Connelly’s
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Justice minister hits back at Charlotte Proudman’s criticism of court procedure for rape victims
MoJ’s David Wolfson rebuts Goldsmith barrister’s tweet, which stated that rape victims ‘sit alone, isolated, unable to see what is happening in
SLAPP and English courts – some preliminary issues
21st March 2022 SLAPP – strategic litigation against public participation – is a new-ish name for an age-old problem. Here is L. Ron Hubbard in
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Not enough! Criminal bar responds to government’s £135 million legal aid pledge
Lord Chancellor accepts recommendation of independent review — but bar chief warns move won’t stop colleagues quitting The exodus of barristers
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Legal aid reform: Criminal barristers vote overwhelmingly in favour of direct action
No returns from 11 April Criminal barristers across England and Wales have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking action in protest over criminal
Deaths in prisons in England and Wales reached record highs last year
On 27 January, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) released its quarterly statistics on deaths and self-harm in prison in England and Wales. The data shows
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Will working as a magistrate become the next CV must-have for wannabe lawyers?
Government targets ‘younger people’ as part of new recruitment drive Time spent dispensing justice as a magistrate could soon become the
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Magistrates sentencing powers to be doubled to tackle backlog of court cases
The Covid pandemic has led to a backlog of cases which could persist for ‘many years’ (Picture: Getty) Magistrates will be given powers to impose
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Voyeurs who take photos of breastfeeding mums could face two years in prison
The Ministry of Justice is proposing making a ‘specific’ breastfeeding voyeurism offence in England and Wales (Picture: Getty Images) People who
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Prison officer battered senseless and gangs clash in jail violence
Prison officers suffered assaults while on duty at prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales (Picture: PA/Metro.co.uk) A prison
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Prison officer battered senseless and gangs clash in jail violence
Prison officers suffered assaults while on duty at prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales (Picture: PA/Metro.co.uk) A prison