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.
CV Fraud Case Highlights Complexity of Confiscation and Proportionality
Recent CV Fraud case highlights complexity of confiscation and proportionality. The confiscation options on a high-performing employee who lied to get the job.
Laws Governing Criminal Appeals to Be Reviewed
The laws governing Criminal Appeals are up for review and we take a look at what could be very serious implications indeed.
The Offence of Virginity Testing in England & Wales
“Virginity Testing” and hymenoplasty are against the law. We take a look at these offences and what the implications are.
Mercy Killings and the Law
A recent high-profile “mercy killing” case highlighted the complex and sensitive nature of these types of cases within UK law.
Creating an Offence of Public Sexual Harassment
A new specific offence of sexual harassment in public places has been put forward by Government. Here we look at what it means and what the implications are…
Calls for Greater Diversity in Juries
Greater diversity in juries has been called for following the verdict of a jury in the case of a racially-motivated murder in Birmingham…
CPS Launches Defendants Strategy
The Defendants Strategy has been launched by the CPS in a bid to make sure that there is fairness for all parties to crime. Read more…
Barristers Strike Action
Proposed Barristers’ strike action has been in the news this week. Why are Barristers going on strike and what are they hoping to achieve?
Could new Drug Supply Algorithm from Mobile Phone Data Secure More Convictions?
A “Drug Supply Algorithm” will see forensic mobile data being used to try and establish a “customer base” – but how effective will it be?
Ministry of Justice Announce New Criminal Justice Initiatives
New criminal justice initiatives have been announced by the Ministry of Justice – looking at use of Sobriety tags and specialist rape courts.
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