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LCJB launches new "FACE to FACE" event
The LCJB has announced that it will hold its first ever public "Face to Face" event, which will give members of the public the opportunity to ask questions of staff from all the criminal justice agencies, following a "speed dating" format. The event will be held at The Invincibles at Preston North End on Wednesday 20 May 2009. More...
New Chair for LCJB
On 1 April 2009, Chief Constable Steve Finnigan took over from Bob Mathers, Lancashire’s Chief Probation Officer, as Chair of the Lancashire Criminal Justice Board. Here are the Chief Constable's thoughts on the coming year... "Firstly I would like to thank Bob Mathers for his sterling job as Chair of the Board. The LCJB has continued to make improvements ... More...
Lorry driver ordered to pay back £600,000
A convicted Blackburn lorry driver, currently serving a nine year prison sentence after admitting a massive money laundering operation in August 2008, has been ordered to hand over over £600,000 from the proceeds of his crime by Preston Crown Court. Earlier this year, Andrew Akeroyd, from Blackburn, claimed his wealth could be attributed to his poker-playing skills, but police were able to prove that his wealth was a result of criminal activity... More...
LCJB Spring/Summer Newsletter hits the wires!
The latest edition of the LCJB newsletter is now available! Click here to find out about our recent achievements, the new Chair of r the Board, national Justice Award successes, Inside Justice Week 2009 and more...