The use of “Good Character” as mitigation
The use of “good character” as mitigation in a trial can be used for consideration of assessing the likelihood of a crime and credibility.
GPS Tags to be introduced from April
GPS Tags will be introduced from April this year. Find out what they are, where they will be piloted and what the implications will be.
Can a deaf person serve on a jury?
Can a deaf person serve on a jury? If a sign-language interpreter is needed then this would be a “13th” person in the jury room. How does it work?
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill – Will it Cut Crime and make Safer Communities?
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is designed to “cut crime and build safer communities”. Will it achieve this though?
Complex Case Units – What are they and why are they used?
Complex Case Units are putting together by the CPS to deal with more complex cases. But what are they and when are they used?
Criminal Cases Review Commission – Are Improvements Needed?
A review into the Criminal Cases Review Commission is taking place. We look at what changes – if any – need to be looked at.
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