‘Dire’ justice system harms victims with delays lasting years to get cases to court, warns commissioner
The justice system in the north has been branded “dire” amid calls for tougher sentencing and concerns that victims of crime ...
Domestic abuse victims 'failed' by criminal justice system, damning commissioner's report says
Around 2.3 million people suffered domestic abuse in the 12 months to last March, but less than a fifth of victims report to ...
The miscarriage of justice watchdog is failing at its only job – here’s how to fix it
The body responsible for investigating miscarriages of justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland has been plunged into ...
Only 4% of alleged domestic abusers in police dismissed, survey finds
Just 4% of alleged domestic abusers in the police were dismissed over a 12-month period, according to new data from the ...
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Barrister strike: Criminal law is not dying, it's dead, says barrister
Long hours and stagnant pay has caused barristers in England and Wales to begin ... said this is an attempt to "hold up the criminal justice system from complete collapse". The government has ...
Children joined riots for the 'thrill', report says
Children who took part in riots last summer were primarily driven by curiosity and the "thrill of the moment", rather than ...
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Domestic abuse victims 'failed' by criminal justice system, damning commissioner's report says
Victims of domestic abuse are being failed by a criminal justice system that is not up to the job, a damning report by the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales has said. Dame Nicole ...