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.
Could Sobriety Tags Help Reduce Alcohol-related Crime?
The use of sobriety tags are being used to combat alcohol-related crime, but how effective are they? We look at recent studies into their use.
New “Airport-style” Security Checks at Prisons Sees Record Levels of Drug Seizures
New airport-style scanners have seen stark improvements in prison security and identifying attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons…
Sentences for Burglary Offences Reviewed
Revised Sentencing for Burglary Offences has been published with the Sentencing Council announcing new guidelines. We look at the implications…
Revisions to the sentencing guidelines for sexual offences
The Sentencing Council has this week published revised sentencing guidelines for a number of sexual offences. We look at the implications.
Domestic Homicide Review Findings Published
Domestic Homicide cases are complex and the results of a recent review into such cases has just been published by the Home Office…
Violent Crime to be tackled with further funding Home Office announces
Violent Crime is in focus for a clampdown from the Home Office with more funding promised. We look at the proposals…
The Use of Live Facial Recognition Technology Guide Issued
Live facial recognition technology is a controversial topic and so the College of Policy have published a guide outlining how it should be used.
Parole Reforms – Raab Announces “Root & Branch “Changes To The Parole System
Major Parole Reforms were announced by Justice Minister Dominic Raab this week. We look at the implications for the “Root and Branch” changes.
The Laws Around Smacking Children
The laws around smacking children in England have come under scrutiny recently. Here we look at the laws across the UK.
Prevention of a Move to an Open Prison
A prisoner’s move to an open prison was recently overruled by the justice secretary for the first time ever. We look at the reasons why.
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