The Sentencing Council has today published a response to the fourth annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines. The response document sets out the changes that will be made to guidelines and can be found here. The majority of these...
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LAA Data Breach
Update Friday 23rd May 2025 We continue to seek updates in relation to the data breach and will send updates when we have anything meaningful The Law Society have also been working hard on this and regularly update the link below....
Pre-Charge Bail Extension Application Forms
Pre-Charge Bail Extension Application Forms The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee has approved new versions of the pre-charge bail extension application forms for use in the case of persons arrested for a suspected offence on or after 28 October 2022. These are: •...
Legal aid consultation launches to deliver justice for victims
Press release: From: Ministry of Justice and Sarah Sackman KC MP Published 9 May 2025 Link to the consultation Thousands of victims across England and Wales stand to benefit as the Government launches a major consultation on criminal legal aid today (9 May)....
YJLC are holding a 1 day youth justice training for lawyers in Manchester on the 16th May and it is free
Book your place here The training will provide you with: Practical guidance on how to best represent children in the criminal justice system. An opportunity to hear from and work with young people who have been through the system. An explanation of the key topics...