Ministry of Justice

2009

Latest circulars


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Witness anonymity provisions of the Coroners and Justice Act

Date: 23 December 2009

A circular on provisions relating to witness anonymity in the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, which come into effect on 1 January 2010.

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Youth Rehabilitation Order and youth justice provisions

Date: 30 November 2009

This circular contains information on the Youth Rehabilitation Order as well as other youth justice related changes.

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Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 - new guidance on cannabis possession

Date: 23 July 2009

This circular provides new guidance for police on the use of penalty notices for disorder (PNDs) for cannabis possession offences.

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Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001: replacement guidance

Date: 16 July 2009

This circular provides guidance replacing paragraphs 6.17 to 6.24 of the penalty notice for disorder police operational guidance issued in March 2005 covering retail theft and criminal damage.

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Criminal Justice and Immigration Act: possession of extreme pornographic images

Date: 19 January 2009

A circular on the implementation of sections 63-67 and 71 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act.

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