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Reform of stalking law on the cards, but how meaningful will it be in the Courts?
Feb
There have been reports this morning that an independent parliamentary enquiry into the law which protects victims of stalking will deliver a conclusion today that the current legislation is not fit for purpose. The enquiry will suggest that there be a fundamental reform by the implementation of...
‘No price on justice’ : trial by jury under threat in 70,000 cases per year
Jan
Once again, the right to elect trial by jury in respect of certain offences is under threat. In reform proposals due to be published in a white paper next month, some 70,000 cases involving theft, assault, burglary and drugs offences will have juries axed; saving an estimated £30 million....
What does the future hold for clients - proposals for the reform of Legal Aid
Nov
I'm sure most will be aware that on the 15th of November 2010, Kenneth Clarke made a statement to the Commons that it is his intention to cut the Legal Aid budget by up to £400million over the next decade. Oh my goodness (or words to that effect!) I hear you say. Where does that leave...
Ministry of Justice budget cut
Nov
In the recent expenditure cuts announced by the government, the Ministry of Justice will see its budget cut by just under £2bn over the next four years -with an average 6% reduction in each of the four years covered by the spending review. Although not as drastic as had been speculated, the...
