Criminal Law Articles
As one of the North West’s leading Criminal Solicitors, this section has all the useful articles we have collated which relate to criminal law. In this section you will find out about new laws, amendments to existing laws and precedents set – as well as opinion and lot’s of great advice from our award-winning crime team.
Firearms Licensing Case and the use of “Secret Evidence”
The use of “secret” evidence in a recent firearms licensing case could open the door to similar instances. We look at the possible implications.
Crackdown on Football Tragedy Abuse
Clampdown on “Football Tragedy Related-Abuse” has been announced. We look at the whys and how this will be policed and charged.
Out of Court Disposals – Government Consults on Changes
Out Of Court Disposals have a two-tier framework which is due for consultation. What are the practicalities of the system and will it be effective?
Just Stop Oil Protestors Receive No Sympathy from Court of Appeal
A review of the Criminal Appeal System has been called for by The Law Commission. What has prompted this and what will the review involve?
The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023
A review of the Criminal Appeal System has been called for by The Law Commission. What has prompted this and what will the review involve?
Could the Criminal Appeal System Be Reformed?
A review of the Criminal Appeal System has been called for by The Law Commission. What has prompted this and what will the review involve?
Homicide – What do the figures show?
Recent research into Homicide figures in England and Wales reveal some interesting findings. We take a deep into the stats.
Community Accommodation Service Scheme Offers Hope To Released Prisoners
The Community Accommodate Service Scheme seeks to offer prisoners accommodation on release in a bid to help them back on the right path.
Declared Bias – Recent Court of Appeal Case Looks At The Declared Bias of a Juror
Where there is declared bias, just how secure can a conviction be? We look at a recent case where a worrying precedent could have been set.
Interference with the administration of justice – new sentencing guidelines announced
Interference with the administration of justice by Perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation have come under scrutiny in new sentencing guidelines…
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