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Judges look back on a year of broadcasting Crown Court sentencing remarks

His Honour Judge Mark Lucraft, the Recorder of London, and Mrs Justice Cheema Grubb speak about their experiences after a year of televised sentencing remarks in the Crown Court

AG meets prosecutors who secured convictions for honour crime and forced marriage

In a meeting with Attorney General Victoria Prentis, prosecutors at CPS Thames and Chiltern explained how they achieved justice for victims of 'honour' crimes and forced marriages

Law Commission reviews criminal appeals process

The commission is seeking views on whether and how the law governing appeals for criminal cases should be reformed.  

Examining protestors rights: the retreat from Ziegler

Simon Parsons explores the balance between protest freedoms and criminal convictions

Lords committee: UK-EU security cooperation 'sub-optimal'

In a letter to the home secretary, the Justice and Home Affairs Committee said that cooperation on law enforcement and criminal justice between the UK and the European Union has been "set back in certain respects"

Retired judge becomes chair of criminal legal aid board

Deborah Taylor will chair the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board for 18 months from July 2023

SFO unveils annual report

The UK's Serious Fraud Office reveals that corporate fines and recoveries total more than four times its £786m annual budget.

FCA charges individual with fraud over unauthorised investment scheme

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has launched criminal proceedings against Daniel Pugh, who is charged with one count of fraud and three offences of breaching the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000