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.
The Victims & Prisoners Bill Enters Parliament
The Victims and Prisoners Bill is before Parliament. We take a look at what it will mean and the reaction to it.
Are Remote Hearings Fair?
Recent research into Remote Hearings – brought about since the Covid Pandemic – and the findings may come as a bit of a shock to many of you.
Wider Implications of Road Rage Highlighted By Recent Case
A recent Road Rage case has highlighted the potential wider implications of such actions – and how someone’s livelihood can be affected.
Reliability of Forensic Science Under the Microscope
Sentencing reforms for domestic murder and manslaughter offences are being proposed by the Government. Why is this and what will it mean?
Government Plans Sentencing Reforms for Domestic Murder and Manslaughter
Sentencing reforms for domestic murder and manslaughter offences are being proposed by the Government. Why is this and what will it mean?
Changes to Magistrates’ Sentencing Powers & Early Release
Magistrates’ sentencing powers and terms for early release are being changed. We look at what these changes are and the likely impact.
Judicial Complaints
Judicial Complaints can be made where people feel there is just reason. We look at what can lead a complaint and the process involved.
Sentence Changes for Child Cruelty Convictions
New sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences are being introduced. We look at what they are and the implications.
Court Reforms – A Progress Report
The 2016 Court Reforms initiated by HMCTS are starting to reveal efficiencies – in particular cost savings. So how are effective are they?
Serious Violence Reduction Orders
Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVRO) come into being from April this year. We take a deep dive into the implementation of these new orders.
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