Crime in the UK
In the most recent Annual London Survey, results showed that residents were less worried about Crime in the UK and reported feeling safer and more satisfied. The survey’s 10 annual publishing revealed that Londoners are happy with the current policing within the capital.
In similar news, a separate study showed that Crime in the UK, namely England and Wales, was the lowest it had been since 1981. The study indicated that crime rates within England and Wales had dropped to all time lows for the last 19 years. In fact, the statistics indicated that since 1997, crime had fallen 43 per cent.
Despite the fall in crime, the judicial system is still operating in full swing. Although Crime in the UK has hit an all time law, the number of court proceedings does not mirror that situation. With domestic disputes, family court and white collar crimes, court bills are just as full as always.
A new website, fairtrials.org.uk features comprehensive information on the UK legal system including the workings of the court systems. With a range of advice and forums for all things legal, the website is handy for anyone looking to familarise themselves with the trial procedure and how fairness and justice are maintained throughout.
The growing need for qualified judges and unbiased jurors has seen legislation and policies put into place across the globe to ensure that court systems are working properly.