In The Media
Here are a selection of posts and articles from the Media and Digital Media team here at Morton’s Solicitors including print articles as well as TV, Radio and Video features.
The Stockport Incorporated Law Society 1875 Charity Ball
The Stockport Incorporate Law Society annual charity dinner took place on 22nd November at Bredbury Hall in Stockport. The event raised money for Millie’s Trust – a charity set up in honour of Millie Thompson who choked at Nursery, leading to her tragic loss.
Criminal Compensation Orders For Sexual Abuse Cases
Children who were victims of serious sexual abuse have received paltry criminal compensation orders for £20 for example. How is this possible? We look at how compensation is awarded and what options are available.
Disqualified Director Jailed
Did you know that disqualified directors can be jailed if they continue acting as a director whilst disqualified? This article looks at the Disqualified Directors Act and the implications of acting as a director whilst banned.
Should Michael Gove Be Sent To Prison For Cocaine Use?
Why hasn’t Michael Gove been arrested? A question on many people’s lips since the former Justice Secretary admitted to using cocaine several times earlier in his career.
Women In Prison – Why It’s Time To Review
The specific problems faced by women have been highlighted recently by the Farmer Review for Women. Lord Farmer hopes to improve women’s experience within the criminal justice system with the aim of reducing re-offending.
Prosecuting Sexual Offences – Time for a rethink?
Justice, the renowned human rights organisation, has published a significant report that examines the prosecution of sexual offences, and in some areas calls for a radical overhaul.
Sally Challen Case – Murder Reduced To Manslaughter On Grounds of Coercive Control
Article looking at the case of Sally Challen. In February 2019 the Court of Appeal quashed Sally Challen’s conviction for the murder of her husband and ordered a retrial. Last week the prosecution accepted a plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter and Challen received a sentence that meant she would serve no further time in custody.
Finn’s Law – What It Means
Finn’s Law has been introduced to focus on the criminalisation of wounding a service animal. This article looks at what this amendment to the Animals Welfare Act means.
Controversial New Weapons Law Introduced
The aim of the legislation is to address and help to reduce the current problems in relation to knife crime and other serious weapons. It remains to be seen as to whether the new measures will be effective and we will be monitoring all new measures being brought in very closely.
Driving Convictions Overturned As Part of Randox Scandal
We have successfully applied to get convictions set aside in two cases this week as a result of the Randox scandal.
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