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01 May 1999

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Judging Labour on the judges. Labour Research Vol 88, no 6 (June) 1999, pp13-14. This survey covers 692 judges and analyses the "composition of the judiciary to see whether Labour in office has made any difference to the "old boys" club." It found that "while women fare badly ethnic minority judges have even lower representation." A TUC spokesperson, commenting on the findings, said: "It is disappointing that there are still so few female and black judges. It is only right and fair that judicial appointments reflect society a whole..."

Race equality and legal aid reform, Veena Vasista. Legal Action June 1999, pp6-7. This article "illustrates some of the problems which the Access to Justice Bill poses for black communities in the UK." It includes sections on legal aid for inquests and tribunals and contracting and considers the creation of Regional Legal Services Committees.

Advising on silence: new cases, new strategies, Ed Cape. Legal Action June 1999, pp6-7. This feature "reviews cases on the right to silence and considers their implications for advising clients at the police station."

Either way: the wrong way? Vicki Chapman. Legal Action July 1999, pp6-7. Chapman presents her reasons for opposing Home Secretary, Jack Straw's, plans for abolishing a defendant's right to elect to be tried in the Crown Court. She discusses the arguments around disclosure, delay and sentencing and considers the impact on black defendants.

Recent developments in European Convention law, Philip Leach. Legal Action July 1999, pp15-19. Second of a bi-monthly series which summarises cases at the European Commission and Court of Human Rights which have relevance to the UK.

Parliamentary debates

Access to Justice Bill [Lords] Commons 14.4.99. cols. 230-332
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Bill Commons 15.4.99. cols. 385-459
Football (Offences and Disorder) Bill Commons 16.4.99. cols. 470-533
Jury Trial Commons 19.5.99. cols. 1065-1073

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