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Is Holocaust Denial Classed as ‘Hate Speech’?
Holocaust Denial isn’t an offence in it’s own right in the UK, but it can become an offence under the Malicious Communications Act 1988…
Stalking and Stalking Protection Orders
Stalking Protection Orders were introduced in 2020 and a recent high-profile case has highlighted it’s use in relation to a stalking offence.
Hillsborough Prosecutions Case Collapses
The latest Hillsborough Prosecutions Case collapsed against 3 men charged with perverting the course of justice. We look at why it collapsed.
New Sentencing Guidelines for Assault
There are new sentencing guidelines for assault offences including assault on emergency workers following a recent increase in such cases.
The offence of Harbouring an Escapee
Harbouring an escapee is a serious offence which can carry a maximum prison sentence of 10 years. Here we look at the offence in more detail.
What is Classed as Coercive & Controlling Behaviour?
We look at the offence of coercive and controlling behaviour. What constitutes the offence and what is the typical sentence?
Revisions to Child Sex Offences
Revised sentencing guidelines for child sex offences have been produced to reflect recent Court of Appeal judgments. So what are the proposed changes?
What are Sexual Harm Protection Orders (SHPO)?
Sexual Harm Protection Orders (SHPO) help protect the public from serious sexual offenders upon release but are there grounds for appeal?
Appealing Covid 19 Fixed Penalty Notices
Covid 19 Fixed Penalty Notices – what are legitimate grounds for appealing FPN’s handed out due to Covid 19 regulations? Find out more…
The Deletion of Police Records
When it comes to the deletion of police records, the whole use of police records can – and should – be open to scrutiny. Here’s why…