Shaping the next 50 years Anna Abraham It was 50 years ago – in October 1961 – that JUSTICE published a report by Sir John Whyatt QC, former Attorney-General of Kenya and Chief Justice of Singapore, entitled The Citizen and Administration: The redress of grievances. Although it took a change of government in 1964 before […]
UK Border Agency consultation: Family Migration
October 10, 2011
Public Bodies Bill
September 26, 2011
View the latest information on this bill on Parliament’s website. The Public Bodies Bill makes provisions for conferring powers on Ministers of the Crown in relation to certain public bodies and offices. JUSTICE is particularly concerned that the bill threatens parliamentary sovereignty and human rights – see our press release. We have urged the Attorney General to intervene to […]
The Supreme Court Review
August 11, 2011
The Scottish Government has set up a review group chaired by Lord McCluskey to consider what ongoing role the UK Supreme Court should have in considering criminal cases under its devolution jurisdiction. JUSTICE and its Scottish Advisory Group have responded to the consultation. Downloads JUSTICE response to Supreme Court Review
The Supreme Court Review
August 10, 2011
The Scottish Government has set up a review group chaired by Lord McCluskey to consider what ongoing role the UK Supreme Court should have in considering criminal cases under its devolution jurisdiction. JUSTICE and its Scottish Advisory Group have responded to the consultation. Downloads JUSTICE response to Supreme Court Review– August, 2011
Direct Access to the Parliamentary Ombudsman
August 2, 2011
JUSTICE welcomes the proposal to widen access to the Parliamentary Ombudsman by removing the restriction that access should only be granted through an MP. We believe a ‘dual track system’ should exist – allowing complainants the choice of direct access or access via their MPs. In addition, it should be possible to submit complaints in forms […]
EU Criminal Procedure
July 29, 2011
A general defence practitioner’s guide Many lawyers will be familiar with the European arrest warrant and assume that EU criminal law is for specialists. In fact, EU activity has expanded into all areas of procedure, from bail through to custody and almost everything in between. These measures are slowly coming into force throughout the EU […]
European Directive on Victims’ Rights
July 19, 2011
European Investigation Order
July 15, 2011
The Council agreed a partial general approach on the European Investigation Order in its meeting on the 9-10 June 2011. This will form the basis of further negotiations with the European Parliament. JUSTICE has responded in detail to the original initiative and the partial general approach and has submitted briefings for Council and Parliament. JUSTICE Briefing […]