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Chairman's Report - March 2008
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| HMCPSI Disclosure review
The Thematic Review by the HMCPSI of the duties of disclosure of unused material undertaken by the CPS - Note by CBA representative A thematic review of the duties of disclosure of unused material undertaken by the CPS Brief legislative history / procedural evolution and description of the current regime Key performance results table - thematic review 2007 Implementation (as at July 2007) of recommendations from HMCPSI's report on the thematic review of the disclosure of unused material published in March 2000 Performance results with regards to the disclosure of unused material in area inspection and assessments, and checklist of problem points Prosecutor questionnaire analysis and case studies
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| Equality and Diversity: CPS Expectations dtatement for the Bar
Chambers with 45 or more members and prosecuting or seeking to prosecute on behalf of the CPS are required to submit their first progress reports by 30th April 2008. Briefing sessions on Circuit have been arranged to assist chambers in compiling these reports on the following dates: 3rd March – 7 Bedford Row, London
4th March – St Philips Chambers, Birmingham
6th March – Guildhall Chambers, Bristol
10th April – Dean Court Chambers, Manchester
17th April – Park Court Chambers, Leeds Each session will start at 5.45pm and will end at 7.00pm.
For further information ring Kathryn Hamylton, 0207 611 1383 or email equalopps@barcouncil.org.uk To reserve a place on this event please email Angela Campbell acampbell@barcouncil.org.uk
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| Revised Protocol for Payments of Fees in the Magistrates' Courts
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| Chairman's Report - January 2008
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| European Criminal Bar Association
Click below to read: A letter from Helen Kerrison, ECBA Secretariat (doc) A letter from Han Jahae, ECBA Chairman (pdf)
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| VHCC Contracts: Extension of Deadline for Signature
Click here to download a letter from Timothy Dutton QC detailing an extension for signature of VHCC contracts
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| Defence Access and Case Management in Terrorism Cases
Guidance from HM Prison Service has been issued and is intended to assist the access and case preparation arrangements for the defence where defendants are in custody at the high security unit (HSU) at HMP Belmarsh awaiting trial for terrorism matters. The contents have been discussed by the Office for Criminal Justice Reform, in detail with representatives from HMPS, the Law Society and the Criminal Bar Association to ensure that the right balance is struck between the need for stringent security measures in such cases, and the practical requirements of legal professionals. The guidance covers: Should you have any queries, please contact Glyn Jones at HMPS on 020 7217 6294 or Neelam Sarkaria at OCJR on 020 7035 8463. REVISED ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEFENDANTS IN CUSTODY AWAITING TRIAL IN TERRORISM CASES AT THE HIGH SECURITY UNIT AT BELMARSH PRISON ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR PRISONERS CHARGED WITH TERRORIST RELATED OFFENCES DRAFT PROTOCOL FOR THE VIEWING BY THOSE IN CUSTODY OF DIGITAL PROSECUTION MATERIAL SERVED BY CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE COUNTER TERRORISM DIVISION
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| Chairman's Report - December 2007
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| Bar Council Elections 2007
The names of the CBA sponsored candidates for the forthcoming Bar Council elections are listed below:
Silks
David Etherington QC
Over 7 years' call
Jeremy Barnett
Paul Bogan
Pavlos Panayi
John Riley Under 7 years' call
Nichola Higgins
Kevin Toomey
It is extremely important that the CBA continues to have strong representation on the Bar Council. To maintain our level of representation on the Bar Council it is important that that members of the CBA vote for the sponsored candidates.
Ballot papers must be received by the Bar Council Offices by 5.00pm on Friday 16th November 2007. Download poster
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