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Calls for Greater Diversity in Juries
Greater diversity in juries has been called for following the verdict of a jury in the case of a racially-motivated murder in Birmingham…
CPS Launches Defendants Strategy
The Defendants Strategy has been launched by the CPS in a bid to make sure that there is fairness for all parties to crime. Read more…
New Sexual Offences of “Deepfaking” and “Downblousing” Introduced
The offences of “Deepfaking” and “Downblousing” have been added to the list of offences regarding indecent images as the law tightens up.
12 New & Revised Sentencing Guidelines Published Relating to Motoring Offences
12 new & revised sentencing guidelines have been published in relation to serious motoring offences. We take a look at their impact.
Parole Hearings To Be Heard In Public For The First Time
Parole Hearings can be heard in public for the first time following a law change. Here we look at why this is and what the implications are…
Self-Driving Vehicles & The Highway Code
With Self-driving Vehicles set to become more commonplace, The Highway Code has been amended to accommodate their technology. We look at the updates…
Barristers Strike Action
Proposed Barristers’ strike action has been in the news this week. Why are Barristers going on strike and what are they hoping to achieve?
Could new Drug Supply Algorithm from Mobile Phone Data Secure More Convictions?
A “Drug Supply Algorithm” will see forensic mobile data being used to try and establish a “customer base” – but how effective will it be?
Ministry of Justice Announce New Criminal Justice Initiatives
New criminal justice initiatives have been announced by the Ministry of Justice – looking at use of Sobriety tags and specialist rape courts.
Justice Secretary Gets Tough on Being Moved to an Open Prison
The Justice Secretary has moved to toughen up the criteria for prisoners being moved to an open prison. We look at what this could mean…