Commons Briefing paper by Jacqueline Beard, Joanna Dawson, Catherine Fairbairn, Gabrielle Garton Grimwood, Oonagh Gay, Pat Strickland and John Woodhouse. It was first published on Tuesday, 18 February 2014. It was last updated on Thursday, 20 February 2014.

Criminal Justice and Courts Bill

The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on 5 February 2014. Its second reading is expected on Monday 24 February. It is Bill 169 of 2013-14. The Bill has five parts and has eight schedules, covering:

• Criminal justice changes, including sentencing, cautions, and prisoners’ release and recall;

• Secure colleges for young offenders;

• Possession of extreme pornographic images;

• Courts and tribunal changes, including contributions towards court costs from convicted criminals;

• New provisions on contempt of court by the media and misconduct by jurors;

• Changes to the conduct and funding of judicial review claims

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Type: Research briefing
Reference: RP14-8
Category: Briefing papers on bills
Related items: Criminal Justice and Courts Bill 2013-14
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
Bills
House of Commons; Criminal Justice and Courts Bill
Monday, 24 February 2014
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects: Administration of justice Custodial treatment Juries Legal costs Judicial review Misconduct Pornography Police cautions Prisoners' release Sentencing Young offenders Contempt of court
Legislation: Criminal Justice and Courts Bill 2013-14 to 2014-15
Published by: Home Affairs Section; House of Commons Library
Link: View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk

Criminal Justice and Courts Bill

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