New crime law, old police culture
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The handling of the re-investigation of high-profile crimes will be the most significant test for the UK's new Criminal Cases Review Commission, which begins work at the same time as the implementation of the 1996 Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act. In particular, the commission will have to address the cultural message which is created by the combination of existing police culture and the new system for restricting the disclosure of evidence which the Act creates. The commission must have the confidence to challenge existing structures and to admit that mistakes have been made in the past.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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2,804 men, 312 women: that's progress, old boy
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The report issued by the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee into the UK's judicial appointments system largely supports the present practice of making appointments on the basis of secret 'soundings' or 'consultations' among existing judges and senior lawyers. While this practice persists, there is little prospect of a significant increase in the number of women or members of non-white racial groups who are appointed to the position of judge. At present, there are only 312 female judges in the UK, compared with 2,804 men, and there is only one female Court of Appeal judge.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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Why Tony Blair fears his grass roots
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The group within the Labour party which is undertaking the loyalist New Clause IV Campaign aims to persuade constituency parties and branches not to oppose changes to the party's constitution. It is facing strong opposition from the Defend Clause IV campaign, which is pointing out inconsistencies and lack of clarity in Tony Blair's policies. Party leaders are now considering a membership ballot to make it more difficult for activists to mandate delegates to vote to retain the clause at the forthcoming special conference.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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