Peers split on supreme court plans
News Article 2 July 2004
A committee of peers has split over government plans to establish a supreme court and abolish the post of lord chancellor.
Falconer to proceed with reform
Press Review 2 July 2004
The government is set to pledge to press on with plans for a Supreme Court and replace the post of lord chancellor.
Woolf firm against sentencing pressure
Press Review 2 July 2004
Britain's top judge confirmed on Thursday that the new body to lay down sentencing guidance would not pander to “public clamour” or bow to pressure from parliament.
Experts to improve family justice
News Article 1 July 2004
Ministers have announced the creation of a new body to advise on ways to improve the family justice system.
SNP launches bid to reclaim civil law powers
News Article 30 June 2004
An SNP member of the Edinburgh parliament has launched a bid to "repatriate" the final appeals in Scottish civil cases from the House of Lords.
Harman backs action on rape prosecutions
News Article 30 June 2004
Harriet Harman has said the government is determined to ensure that more rapists are successfully prosecuted for their crimes.
Judge to target anti-social behaviour
Press Review 29 June 2004
A circuit judge, who will be required to "lead from the front", will head up Britain's first American-style community justice centre to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Anti Social Behaviour Unit
Government Affairs Website
New NI justice agency 'is working well'
News Article 22 June 2004
Northern Ireland Office minister John Spellar has welcomed a new report into criminal justice in Ulster.
Blunkett unveils victims' bill
News Article 14 June 2004
The home secretary has announced new measures to compensate victims of crime.
Falconer agrees to limit his powers
Press Review 11 June 2004
Lord Falconer has agreed to reduce his role in making appointments to the new supreme court.
Falconer firm on supreme court plan
Press Review 8 June 2004
The lord chancellor is today expected to indicate that he intends to press on with plans to establish a supreme court.
Falconer unveils new courts system
News Article 4 June 2004
The lord chancellor has announced details of the new combined courts service.
Compensation culture 'is an urban myth'
News Article 27 May 2004
Britain does not have a compensation culture but some unfounded cases are holding up redress for genuine claimants, according to a new report.
Government grants QCs stay of execution
Press Review 27 May 2004
The lord chancellor yesterday put plans to scrap the title of Queen's Counsel (QC) on hold.
