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.
Increase in Sentencing Powers for Magistrate’s Court
Magistrate’s will now be able to issue longer prison sentences following changes to sentencing guidelines. Here we look at the implications.
Raneem’s Law
Raneem’s Law is a new law which forms part of a Government initiative to reduce violence against women and girls. Find out more.
Legal News Round-Up – September 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in September in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
G7 Nations Commit to Smashing People Smuggling Gangs
The G7 group of nations have got together to form a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling people smuggling gangs – but will it be effective?
Young Offender Institutions Are In Decline – Report
Standards in Young Offenders Institutions are in decline according to a recent report. We look at the key findings of the report.
The Post Office – The Next Scandal
A recent report has identified that many more subpostmasters may have been wrongfully accused of fraud, in separate software glitch.
Could the Police Turn To AI To Solve Cold Cases?
Could AI help police solve cold cases? We look at the use of AI following a recent trial by Avon & Somerset police.
Justice Secretary Plans to Shut Women’s Prisons Amid Overcrowding Crisis
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces plans to shut women’s prisons amid overcrowding crisis. We look at the reasons and the reaction.
New Developments for the Criminal Justice System
This week has seen two significant developments for the Criminal Justice System. Here we look at the developments and the implications.
New Drugs Laws to Tackle Xylazine Use
Xylazine is one of 22 substances which will be subject to new drug laws as the Government look to stem the increasing trend in “tranq” drugs.
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