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.
New Sentencing Guidelines for Animal Cruelty Offences
New sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences were introduced this week. We look at the new guidelines and why they’ve been introduced.
New Public Order Laws Aimed At Tackling Disruptive Protesting
New Public Order Laws have been brought in to tackle disruptive and damaging behaviour by protesters. Here we look at the new offences.
Government Plans to Reduce Offences Committed by Females with Female Offender Strategy Delivery Plan
The Government are looking at proposals to help reduce the number of female offenders. Here we look at the proposals and why now?
“Slow Walking” Offence To Be Introduced In New Bid To Tackle Protestor Disruption
A new offence of “disruptive slow walking” is to be introduced to provide police with more clarity in tackling protest disruption. Here are the implications.
Non-fatal Strangulation – Sentencing Guidelines
The offence of non-fatal strangulation or suffocation was introduced in 2022. We look at the sentencing guidlines and considerations.
Government Launches Consultation Into New Knife Crime Laws
The Government is to consult on tightening up of knife crime laws. Here we look at the focus of the consultation and it’s potential implications.
Air Weapons and the Law – A Guide To Keeping & Using Them Safely AND Legally.
Air Weapons and the law are pretty black and white and focus on the safe use and storage. Here is our guide to air weapons and the law.
Failing to Surrender – “It was my solicitor’s fault”
The use of drones by police to help gather evidence and catch criminals has seen a sharp increase in the last couple of years. Here are some considerations.
The Importance of Judicial Consistency
The use of drones by police to help gather evidence and catch criminals has seen a sharp increase in the last couple of years. Here are some considerations.
Increasing Police Use of Drones As Their Eye in the Sky
The use of drones by police to help gather evidence and catch criminals has seen a sharp increase in the last couple of years. Here are some considerations.
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