Law and Order
UK Government Boosts Crown Court Efficiency
The UK Government has announced a record funding increase for the Crown Court, allowing judges to sit for 110,000 days...
Read moreDetailsYouth Justice Reform: UK Government Ends YOI Placements
The UK government has announced a significant change in youth justice policy, ending the placement of vulnerable girls in Young...
Read moreDetailsConstruction Boss Fraud: Wesley Grainger-Smith Sentenced
Wesley Grainger-Smith, a construction boss, has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison for fraudulently transferring £700,000...
Read moreDetailsUnduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: Stuart Worby’s Case
Stuart Worby's sentence was increased to 17 years by the Court of Appeal for administering drugs to a woman without...
Read moreDetailsYouth Justice Board Report: Collaborative Efforts for Fair Treatment
The Youth Justice Board (YJB) has released a report emphasizing the need for collaboration to improve outcomes for children and...
Read moreDetailsCourt and Tribunal Fee Updates
The Ministry of Justice has announced that selected court and tribunal fees will increase from April 2025, pending parliamentary approval....
Read moreDetailsCrime and Policing Bill: UK Government’s New Powers
The UK government has introduced the Crime and Policing Bill, aiming to tackle antisocial behavior, shop theft, and street crime...
Read moreDetailsArbitration Act: UK Legal Milestone
The Arbitration Act has received Royal Assent, marking a significant milestone for the UK's legal services sector. This new legislation...
Read moreDetailsChild Criminal Exploitation: UK Government Introduces New Offences
The UK government is set to introduce two new criminal offences targeting child criminal exploitation and cuckooing, as part of...
Read moreDetailsOffensive Weapons Homicide Review Oversight Board
The Home Secretary has announced the formation of the Offensive Weapons Homicide Review (OWHR) Oversight Board, a non-statutory committee composed...
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