JUSTICE was granted permission to intervene by written submissions in the UK Supreme Court appeal in the case of Begum. The Court considered whether (1) a fair and effective appeal can take place without Begum being granted leave to enter the UK to take part in the substantive Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) appeal; and […]
Independent Review of Administrative Law
October 26, 2020
In July the Government announced an Independent Review of Administrative Law to consider potential reforms to the substance of, and procedures for, judicial review. JUSTICE have submitted a response to the Review’s Call for Evidence shaped by an Advisory Group, chaired by Lord Dyson and comprising the following members: Zahra Al-Rikabi; Professor Gordon Anthony; Catherine […]
Justice Committee Court Capacity Inquiry
October 23, 2020
23 October 2020 The Justice Committee is currently conducting an inquiry into whether the number of sitting days available will be sufficient to clear the backlog of cases in the courts and what long-term solutions, including digital hearings, may be possible. We submitted a response, highlighting our work on the virtual jury trial as a […]
JUSTICE submits evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct)
October 19, 2020
This written evidence addresses questions posed by the Joint Committee on Human Rights with respect to the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill. The Bill amends the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, creating a statutory process for public bodies to authorise covert human intelligence sources to engage in criminal activities – including rape, […]
Judicial Mandatory Retirement Age consultation
October 16, 2020
16 October 2020 JUSTICE has responded to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the mandatory retirement age for judicial office holders. The consultation seeks views on whether the mandatory retirement age (which is currently 70) should be raised and, if so, whether it should be raised to 72 or 75. We are pleased that the […]
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill
October 5, 2020
This briefing addresses JUSTICE’s concerns with the Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill. JUSTICE recognises the unique role and status of the UK’s armed forces, and the difficulties faced by service personnel. However, this Bill fails to support current and former service personnel whilst also depriving victims of serious crime to proper access to […]
JUSTICE Annual General Meeting 2020
September 9, 2020
The JUSTICE 2020 AGM will be held virtually via Zoom at 5.30pm on Tuesday 10th November 2020. Members can join the meeting via this link https://zoom.us/j/94854834551 or with the Meeting ID: 948 5483 4551 The Passcode is: 784020 Registration for the meeting will start at 5pm, with the opportunity for members to network with staff […]
JUSTICE press release on extending custody time limits
September 7, 2020
Today, the Government will lay temporary legislation extending custody time limits by 56 days for all new Crown Court cases from 28th September. These measures will remain in place for nine months. Custody Time Limits safeguard unconvicted defendants by preventing them from being held in pre-trial custody for an excessive period of time. Custody Time […]
Postponing event with Dame Cressida Dick DBE QPM
Justice Committee Inquiry on the Coroner Service
September 3, 2020
3 September 2020 This briefing responds to the Justice Committee’s call for evidence into the effectiveness of the Coroner Service and whether changes introduced under the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 has helped improve the experiences of bereaved people and survivors who come into contact with the Coroner Service. The Committee’s website states: “The Committee’s inquiry […]