Some prisoners could be released up to two months early to relieve overcrowding in jails in England and Wales, the justice secretary has said. Alex Chalk said the policy would only apply to “certain low-level […]
A pilot scheme to allow journalists and legal bloggers to report cases from three family courts in England and Wales is to be extended to almost half of the courts in the countries. From 29 […]
A new law in England and Wales will force criminals to attend court while their sentences are read out, with the offenders facing two years longer behind bars if they still refuse to sit in […]
The Head of the Judiciary in England and Wales has told Sky News the first year of allowing cameras crown court rooms has been a “complete success”. A year ago today, the first cameras were allowed […]
New measures aimed at curbing protest methods often used by environmental groups have come into effect. Police in England and Wales now have powers to move protesters who disrupt transport, while offenders could face three […]
Barristers have voted to go on an indefinite, uninterrupted strike in England and Wales from next month. The walkout by members of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) will begin on 5 September. Until now, members […]
The government should drop its “disproportionate” plan to ban noisy protests in England and Wales, a parliamentary committee has warned. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill would also introduce powers to deal with demonstrations […]
Patients in England can now have home abortions during the Covid-19 outbreak, the government in England has said. Abortion policy has changed several times during the current pandemic. Women and girls wanting to terminate an early pregnancy […]
No new Crown Court trials will take place in England and Wales if they are expected to last longer than three days, following concerns from lawyers amid the coronavirus crisis. They had urged a halt […]
Barristers have demanded a halt to jury trials in England and Wales to stop “Russian roulette” with the health of legal staff, jurors and the public. The Scottish government has already announced no new jury […]
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