Drug Related Articles
Our Drug related articles offer insight into this ever-changing legal landscape. With information and advice on criminal drug acts, to changes in the drug-related laws and sentencing.
New Drugs Laws to Tackle Xylazine Use
Xylazine is one of 22 substances which will be subject to new drug laws as the Government look to stem the increasing trend in “tranq” drugs.
Legal News Round-Up – May 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in May in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
The use of cutting agents with drugs and the impact on sentencing
Serious Disruption Prevention Orders have been introduced as of 5th April 2024. We look at what the aim is, the considerations and the implications.
Europol Researches EU Drugs Market and Warns Stronger Measures Need To Be Taken
This weeks Spring Budget was announced but there seems very little to get excited about for the Criminal Justice System…
Legal News Round-Up – February 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in February in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Rise in Organised Crime Prompts Tougher Stance
Plans have been announced by the Government to get tough in clamping down on organised crime and crime gangs. We look at the implications…
Serious Violence Reduction Orders
Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) are facing calls to be scrapped after just 12 months. We look at what they are and why that is.
What Are The Sentences for Supplying Morphine Illegally?
The illegal supply of morphine presents several complexities when it comes to sentencing – here we look at some of the considerations.
Football Banning Orders – How Common Are They?
Does the Criminal Damage Act include damage to your own property? After several high profile cases, we examine the law.
Is “Laughing Gas” Illegal?
News this week that the Government plan to make possession of Nitrous Oxide – laughing gas – illegal by the end of the year.