Topic: Criminal
Criminal Law Reform Now Network’s scoping review published
The report evaluates mutual legal assistance (MLA), extradition, and criminal jurisdiction, concluding that a comprehensive law reform project is both necessary and timely.
Law Commission opens a further consultation in light of the contempt issues that arose after the Southport murders
The Law Commission has today (3 March) published a brief supplementary consultation paper. The Commission is seeking further views on what information or opinions someone should lawfully be able to publish after a suspect has been arrested
Law Commission makes wide-ranging proposals to reform law on criminal appeals
The Law Commission has today published a comprehensive consultation paper on reforming the criminal appeals system in England and Wales.