News from Justice
New tool to tackle economic crime
Thu, 17 May 2012
Plans for a new tool to tackle economic crime were published today for consultation by Solicitor General Edward Garnier QC and Justice Minister Crispin Blunt.Under Deferred Prosecution Agreements, companies would agree to publically admit wrongdoing, and meet tough conditions such as payment of substantial penalties, undertaking internal reform and submitting to regular review and ...
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New laws help diverse judiciary
More women and people from minority backgrounds will be encouraged to become judges under plans announced today by Justice Secretary ...Fri, 11 May 2012
Cameras in court plans revealed
Courts in England and Wales will be more publicly accessible than ever before when television broadcasting is introduced, Justice Secretary ...Thu, 10 May 2012
Queen’s Speech - plans to transform the justice system
A raft of new measures to transform the justice system were set out today as part of the Queen’s ...Wed, 9 May 2012
Guest articles
Why me? Putting restorative justice into action
Will Riley was a victim of a burglary ten years ago when the home he shared with his wife and young daughter in North London was broken into. Will confronted ...Speeches
The Law Society Family Mediation event
Mediation can be quicker, cheaper and provide better outcomes, especially if compared to drawn-out court hearings. Used appropriately and early, mediation has the benefit of shaping a resolution to a conflict which can be tailored to the needs of both sides.
Jonathan Djanogly