Criminal
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September 30, 2015
Costs in Criminal Proceedings Practice Direction 2015
This Practice Direction has been issued to reflect the forthcoming rearrangement of the Criminal Procedure Rules.
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September 10, 2015
Better Case Management
Better Case Management (BCM) links certain key complementary initiatives, which together should improve the way cases are processed through the system, for the benefit of all concerned within the criminal justice system (CJS).
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July 16, 2015
Criminal Practice Directions: Amendment No. 4
Details of Amendment No. 4 to the Criminal Practice Directions which replaces the practice direction on case management and the practice direction on jury irregularities.
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March 19, 2015
Criminal Practice Directions: Amendment No. 3 – effective from 6 April 2015
This amended version will come into effect from 6th April 2015.
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February 5, 2015
The European Arrest Warrant: Judicial Recommendations
Read the judicial recomendations which encompass the views of over 160 judicial authorities from 24 Member States.
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July 23, 2014
The Criminal Practice Directions, revised October 2014: Summary of Key Changes and Additions
A summary of the key changes and amendments that have been incorporated into the Criminal Practice Directions 2014.
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May 29, 2014
Disclosure in Criminal Cases in the Magistrates’ Courts
Details of the review into disclosure in criminal cases in the magistrates’ courts
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March 25, 2014
Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework
Information about the Judicial Skills and Abilities Framework.
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December 10, 2013
Criminal Practice Directions Amendment No.1
The Lord Chief Justice has handed down Amendment No. 1 to the Criminal Practice Directions with effect from 10th December 2013.
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November 15, 2013
Disclosure of information in cases of alleged child abuse and linked criminal and care directions hearings
Read the 2013 Protocol and Good Practice Model: disclosure of information in cases of alleged child abuse and care directions hearings.