20210126 Revised drug offences guidelines published (1)
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Campaigning for fairness in criminal lawGuide to the availability of live links in magistrates’ courts under their criminal and civil jurisdiction
210126 - Live Link Matrix - MC Crime & Civil
Joint Media release and statement to Kevin Sadler
Joint Media Release- HMCTS safety concerns- 20.01.21 Joint Statement to Kevin Sadler v2
New sentencing guidelines for firearms offences published today by the Sentencing Council
Extended video hours for official visits
The Sentencing Code and Sentencing Guidelines
On Tuesday 1 December 2020, the Sentencing Code comes into effect in England and Wales, consolidating existing sentencing procedure law into a single Sentencing Act. To enable sentencers and practitioners to follow the Code with immediate effect, the Sentencing...
New code for sending fee
Guidance on new Sending fee
The LAA has today published operational guidance on the new Sending Hearing Fixed Fee in advance of their implementation on Monday. A news story giving further details on the fee, with links to the relevant guidance, can be found on the Gov.uk website:...
APPG on Legal Aid’s Westminster Commission on the Sustainability of Legal Aid
The APPG Inquiry into Sustainability of Legal Aid is now gathering steam, with the first of 6 oral evidence sessions taking place on Thursday 29 October 2020, 10:00-12:30. This will be a live event, with expert witnesses from the world of Criminal Legal Aid giving...