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Blackstone's Guide to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

Blackstone's Guide to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

Author: Maya Sikand
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199553822
Published In: January 2009
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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An excellent quick reference tool, logically organised and following the structure of the Act
Thorough yet concise narrative exploring how the law will work in practice
Includes the full text of the Act
The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislative changes and amendments. Published soon after enactment, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act received Royal Assent in May 2008 and draws together a wide range of policy issues, from youth justice to 'foreign criminals'. A large part of the Act focuses on sentencing and is a response to our overcrowded prisons. The Act introduces important new offences (including incitement to hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation and possession of extreme pornographic images), and a number of significant changes to criminal law and procedure. The Act also expands on the range of civil 'behaviour orders' available in the criminal courts by extending the existing 'crack house' closure order regime for premises upon which anti-social behaviour takes place and by introducing a new Violent Offender Order. It also introduces a new restricted immigration status, following the Home Secretary's defeat in the Court of Appeal in the 'Afghan Hijackers' case in 2006.

This new Blackstone's Guide combines the full text of the Act with an expert narrative. It seeks to explain the scope and impact of the Act, including the civil liberties implications, and bring practitioners right up-to-date with this complex piece of drafting. Presented in a straightforward layout, it enables ease of use as a reference source.

Readership: Criminal and immigration practitioners and advisers; solicitors; barristers; judiciary; students; academics; and academic libraries.

1: Introduction
Overview
Sentencing and Prison Overcrowding
New Civil Orders
New Crimes
Foreign Criminals
Other Changes
Conclusions
2: Sentencing
Introduction
Custodial Sentences
Non-Custodial Sentences
Credit for Periods of Remand on Bail
Release and Recall of Prisoners
Youth Sentencing
3: Criminal Procedure and Appeals
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Appeals
4: New Criminal Offences
Overview
Extreme Pornography
Indecent Images of Children
Child Sex Offences
Hatred on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation
Offences Relating to Nuclear Materials and Facilities
Data Protection Offences
Nuisance or Disturbance on NHS Premises
Persistent Sales of Tobacco to Persons Under 18
Clarification of the Law of Self-Defence
Minor and Consequential Amendments
5: International Co-operation
Introduction
Recognition of Financial Penalties
Repatriation of Prisoners
Mutual Legal Assistance in Revenue Matters
6: Civil Orders in the Criminal Courts
Violent Offender Orders
Premises Closure Orders
Youth ASBOs and Related Orders
Sexual Offences: Orders and Notification Requirements
7: Police Misconduct and Industrial Action by Prison Officers
Police Misconduct
Industrial Action by Prison Officers
8: Foreign Criminals
Introduction
Background
Special Immigration Status
A New Exception to Automatic Deportation
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
Appendix 2: Commencement Order No 1: SI 2008/1466
Appendix 3: Commencement Order No 2: SI 2008/1586
Appendix 4: Commencement Order No 3: SI 2008/2712
Appendix 5: Commencement Order No 4: SI 2008/2993