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.
Prison Safety in Crisis: Why Expert Criminal Defence Lawyers Are More Vital Than Ever
Prison deaths, self-harm & assaults surge in England & Wales, raising urgent safety concerns & the need for expert criminal defence.
British Man Faces Death Penalty for Drug Offences Abroad
Discover the harsh penalties for drug offences abroad, from life sentences to the death penalty. Know the risks before you travel.
Legal News Round-Up – Ferbruary 2025
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in January in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
New Laws to Tackle Child Criminal Exploitation and Cuckooing
Knife Crime in the UK is on the rise and the Government have introduced tougher sentences and stricter restrictions to help tackle the issue.
Stalking Offences in the UK: Legal Implications and Consequences
Knife Crime in the UK is on the rise and the Government have introduced tougher sentences and stricter restrictions to help tackle the issue.
UK Knife Crime Law Changes – Tougher Sentences and Stricter Regulations.
Knife Crime in the UK is on the rise and the Government have introduced tougher sentences and stricter restrictions to help tackle the issue.
Rugby Player’s Case Highlights Importance of Strong Legal Defence for Domestic Violence Offences
This week we look at the case of Scotland Rugby captain Scott Hogg – and the implications of his conviction from a criminal and social perspective.
Coercive Control Laws Tighten
Recent changes to the laws around Coercive Control have brought the severity of the offence in line with other domestic violence offences. Here we look at the implications.
The Importance of Effective Legal Defence
Here we look at the importance of effective legal defence – particularly when the evidence against someone seems so damning.
The importance of police station representation
Getting arrested can be daunting, but seeking legal representation as soon as possible is crucial to the securing the best possible outcome…