Archive for December 19th 2011
19 December 2011
Santa – is it a fair cop?
It’s June at the North Pole. A grey haired, bearded man sits in his board room, head in hands. On the table lies a crumpled piece of paper on which the words “Secretary of State, Extradition Request” and “UK ” are just visible. Around him hover his advisers, a selection of elves dressed in green suits, [...]
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19 December 2011
Mandatory and minimum sentences – time to review their role in the criminal justice system?
A comprehensive review of the role of mandatory and minimum sentences within the criminal justice system is required in light of a report published this month by the Homicide Review Advisory Group and the Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke’s recent announcement regarding new sentencing regimes.
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