It's justice, but not as we know it
Article Abstract:
Sir Robin Auld's report into criminal justice in the UK contains some radical proposals for change. The government has identified problems with some of the recommendations, but has welcomed the key reform of abolishing a defendant's right to trial by jury for a wide range of middle-ranking crimes.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Should it be a crime to have a guilty past?
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The UK government plans to alter criminal law to allow previous convictions to become part of the case against a defendant. Some observers believe that this would shift the balance of power too far towards the prosecution.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Why Prescott should vote Tory
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Issues raised by UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's attack on a member of the public who threw an egg at him are discussed. Particular attention is given to the main political parties' policies on law and order.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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