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Criminal Justice Act 1988 (1988 c 33)

This Act established significant reforms in the UK’s criminal justice system, aiming to enhance procedural efficiency and just outcomes. Key highlights include modifications to the rules on evidence admissibility, provisions to improve victim support, and stricter penalties for certain violent offences. It also introduced mechanisms for better protection of witnesses and victims, alongside provisions for extradition. The enactment sought to address limitations in the justice process, ensuring the legal framework was robust enough to handle contemporary criminal challenges effectively.

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Criminal Justice Act 1988 (1988 c 33)

This Act established significant reforms in the UK’s criminal justice system, aiming to enhance procedural efficiency and just outcomes. Key highlights include modifications to the rules on evidence admissibility, provisions to improve victim support, and stricter penalties for certain violent offences. It also introduced mechanisms for better protection of witnesses and victims, alongside provisions for extradition. The enactment sought to address limitations in the justice process, ensuring the legal framework was robust enough to handle contemporary criminal challenges effectively.

Quick and comprehensive access to the most accurate, up-to-date legislation.

ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.

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Criminal Justice Act 1988 (1988 c 33)
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