Police & Prisons

Articles

15 May 2017

The new pre-charge bail regime

Claire Hegarty and Irene McMillan discuss the changes, particularly in relation to bail, made to PACE and a recent case on the necessity of arrest

20 Apr 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill abandoned

Government policies kicked into the long grass ahead of UK election

20 Apr 2017

Specialist prisons squad to tackle drone threat

Barking dogs absent as MoJ bids to stop prisoners' access to drugs and mobiles

10 Apr 2017

Campaigners defeat government over legal aid cuts for prisoners

Removal of funding in three out of five categories declared unlawful

6 Apr 2017

Pressure grows on 'blunder-prone' Truss and Ministry of Justice

Cabinet members argue for hiving off Lord Chancellor and justice secretary roles, says report

22 Mar 2017

'Black cab rapist' appeal: What are the police's chances of success?

Richard Clayton QC considers the prospects of the police's argument that it should not be sued under the Human Rights Act in light of past case law

23 Feb 2017

Prisons and Courts Bill allows judges to 'focus on cases that matter'

Victims and the vulnerable at centre of court changes with justice secretary accountable for reforming offenders

13 Feb 2017

New bail arrangements under the Policing and Crime Act 2017

The Act should improve decision making and reduce distress and injustice for individuals placed on bail, but further guidance will be needed first, writes Alec Samuels