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.
Disruptive Protests Face Clampdown in New Public Order Bill
A new Public Order Bill is before Parliament aimed at introducing tougher measures on protesters intent on causing disruption and damage.
Changes to Pre-Charge Bail to come into effect soon
Pre-Charge Bail and “Release under investigation” are facing changes coming into effect at the end of this month. We look at the implications…
Electronic Tagging Strategy Comes Under Fire in New Report
Electronic Tagging has come under scrutiny in a recent report – with a high-risk, high-cost strategy slammed. We look at the reasons why…
MPs Unhappy with IPP Sentencing Injustice
Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) Sentencing was introduced back in 2003 – but a recent report shows reforms are needed.
Report Questions Lack of Quality in Legal Representation of Youth Cases
A recent report raised concerns over the lack of quality in legal representation in youth cases, but how valid are these concerns?
General Deterrence and Sentencing
General Deterrence within sentencing relies on 3 factors according to a recent Sentencing Council report. We look at these in more detail…
Recent Case Looks at Protests and Human Rights
Here we look at the Court of Appeal findings in the Edward Colston statue damage during protests in Bristol and the complexity of such cases.
Non-Attendance at Court
The non-attendance at court for sentencing hearings is becoming more common – but what are the implications?
Application for the Discharge of a Jury
An application for discharging of the jury can have both positive and negative implications in court proceedings. Here we look at the main considerations.
Football Fan Crime and Disorder Figures Show Stark Increase in Incidents
Football-related offences and disorder figures released by the Government shows a stark increase on pre-Covid levels.
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