Sentence examples for devolved justice from inspiring English sources

Instead the decision it took was based on the devolved justice powers it has and the application of compassion and humanity, however mistaken many people believe that to be.

In 2010 the prime minister helped facilitate a deal between the Democratic Unionist Party and Sinn Féin that would devolve justice and policing power to Northern Ireland by April 2010; stalemate over the issue had threatened possible suspension of devolution and the reimposition of direct rule from London.

The late night Hillsborough Castle negotiations on devolving justice circumvented a looming crisis.

The project is part of an MoJ drive to devolve criminal justice down to the local level, shutting 142 magistrates and county courts across England and Wales and saving £41.5m.

As for Plaid Cymru, the main plank of their proposals is to devolve criminal justice policy to Wales.

Two reports on the future of devolution by the Silk Commission have recommended devolving youth justice and policing, large-scale energy projects and new tax and borrowing powers.

Two reports on the future of devolution by the Silk Commission have also recommended devolving youth justice and policing, large-scale energy projects and giving new tax and borrowing powers to Wales.

Plaid Wants responsibility for police and justice devolved to Cardiff, supports decriminalisation of cannabis and wants the probation services returned to public control.

By Amy Davidson Sorkin October 16, 2012 What should have been the most solemn and momentous of legal proceedings — a test for American justice — devolved, Tuesday, into bickering about clothes.

What should have been the most solemn and momentous of legal proceedings — a test for American justice — devolved, Tuesday, into bickering about clothes.

Policing and justice were devolved and Labour's legacy to Northern Ireland was the completion of devolution.