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The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 5 February 2014.
Guidance on the different types of compensation within the justice system.
We are responsible for handling appeals by victims of violent crime where they disagree with a decision by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority about compensation. Who we are We are part of the Social Entitlement Chamber, one of 7 chambers...
Information relating to the Criminal Justice Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 November 2023.
Vile abusers who rape a child will have their own parental responsibilities automatically removed under new laws.
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Forms to use with the Criminal Procedure Rules.
The King’s Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal justice system.
First-of-its-kind counselling and 24/7 support for jurors following difficult cases.
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
Guidance for prosecutors and investigators on their asset recovery powers under Section 2A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
A collection of quarterly statistics on activity in the criminal justice system, offending histories, and biennial compendiums on the experiences of women and different ethnic groups of the criminal justice system.
Details of the Ministry of Justice’s review of criminal legal aid, announced in December 2018.
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
Documents relating to the Crime and Justice Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 14 November 2023.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - how to appeal a decision if you've been refused compensation for a violent crime, where to get help and advice
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