Government rules out inquiry into HMP Birmingham crisis
The Government has rejected a watchdog’s call for an urgent inquiry to establish how one of Britain’s largest jails slipped into crisis.
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One in eight solicitors attacked because of work, Law Society finds
Almost a fifth of prosecutors and four out of ten criminal defence lawyers have been the victim of violence as a result of their job, a new survey has found.
Better support sought for people representing themselves in court
More support should be offered to those who represent themselves in court to ensure they get a fair trial, researchers have suggested.
Murder victim’s mother tells of ‘dreadful’ justice system treatment
The mother of a murder victim has said she hopes a planned support service will help other families avoid her “dreadful” experience of the justice system.
Westminster attack victim Aysha Frade ‘using phone as car mowed her down’
Mother-of-two Aysha Frade was sending a text message to her husband when she was mowed down by an SUV in the Westminster Bridge attack
Loss of European Arrest Warrant after Brexit poses ‘serious risk’
The loss of the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) after Brexit poses a “serious risk” to the ability to bring suspected criminals back to Scotland to face justice, a Holyrood committee has been warned.
Family told of killer’s release on anniversary of death
The family of a man who was bludgeoned to death in his own home were told of his killer’s temporary release from prison on the anniversary of his murder, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said.
Reconviction rate falls to a 19-year low
Scotland’s reconviction rate has fallen to a 19-year low, official figures show.
Hire more magistrates with criminal records to boost numbers, chairman suggests
Hiring more magistrates with criminal records would increase diversity and boost falling numbers, according to the chairman of the Magistrates Association.
Justice Secretary signals move to strengthen victims’ rights
The Justice Secretary has indicated a move to strengthen victims’ rights after meeting with the families of two murder victims.