Click to download a copy Open letter to Government Ministry Of Justice, 102 Petty France, London, SE1H 9AJ 5 August 2024 Dear Sirs RE: RESPONSE TO PUBLIC DISORDER Like the rest of the country the CLSA membership and CLSA committee are horrified and deeply concerned...
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Campaigning for fairness in criminal lawGuidance on the use of Voluntary Interviews
Following a number of meetings, not involving the CLSA, a working group has come up with guidance on the use of Voluntary Interviews that has the support of the NPCC and College of Policing. We have been asked to make members aware of this and it can be accessed here
Early Dawn
When Operation Early Dawn was instigated at short notice many Criminal Defence Solicitors were concerned that if a client, charged at the police station and refused bail, could not be brought before the next sitting of the Magistrates Court then continued detention...
FREE CWJ Lawyers’ training on representing victims of domestic abuse accused of offending
Please join us for a free, in-person training event delivered by leading expert practitioners on Saturday, 13 May 2023, 9.30-4.30, in central London (location to be confirmed). Centre for Women’s Justice (CWJ) is a lawyer-led charity focused on challenging failings...
Sentencing Council: Publication of the response to the second annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council has today published a response to the second annual consultation on miscellaneous amendments to sentencing guidelines. The response document sets out the changes that will be made to guidelines on the Sentencing Council website...
Sentencing Council: Publication of revisions to definitive sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences
The Sentencing Council has today published revisions to the sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences which will come into effect on 1 April 2023. This follows consultation between August and October last year. The revised guidelines reflect the recent changes...
The Law Society takes the government to court
TLS press release 1st March 2023 The fight for fair funding for criminal defence solicitors will go to the High Court after the government rejected the Law Society of England and Wales’ offer of mediation to resolve the issue. “The government has failed to...
Nightingale Courts to remain open to boost capacity and speed up justice
Press Release From: Ministry of Justice, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP Published 17 February 2023 Nightingale Courts across England and Wales are being kept open for another year to reduce waiting times and deliver swift justice for...
Sentencing guidelines for the offence of sale of knives to persons under 18
The Sentencing Council has today published, in accordance with section 120 of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, sentencing guidelines for the offence of sale of knives etc to persons under 18 which will come into effect on 1 April 2023. This follows a consultation in...