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.
Bill Of Rights – What will it mean?
The Bill of Rights consultation paper has revealed proposals that will amend the current Human Rights Act. We look at the key proposals.
Aiding and Abetting Causing Death By Dangerous Driving
Resale Price Maintenance Agreements are illegal. Here we look at what they are, the implications and recent examples of penalties issued.
Resale Price Maintenance Agreements – Are they illegal?
Resale Price Maintenance Agreements are illegal. Here we look at what they are, the implications and recent examples of penalties issued.
Drink Driving Offences – All You Need to Know
With increased focus on drink driving from police forces across the UK at this time of year here’s what our guide on what you need to know.
Police Funding Increase by 7% to help support the “Beating Crime Plan”
A 7% police funding increase has been announced by the Government to help support the “Beating Crime Plan” – but how will it be used?
Review of Rape Prosecutions Conducted to help tackle “Rape Myths”
The introduction of a “Victims’ Law” would see greater consultation with victims under a new proposal. We look at the implications.
Introduction of “Victims’ Law” Would See Greater Consultation With Victims
The introduction of a “Victims’ Law” would see greater consultation with victims under a new proposal. We look at the implications.
The use of DNA and biometric evidence
The collection of DNA and Biometric evidence and then it’s use in cases has so many considerations. Here we look more into the details.
Tony’s Law – What is it and how has it come about?
The introduction of Tony’s Law sees the lengthening of sentences for offences resulting in injury, cruelty or death of a child or someone in a person’s care.
Towing a Caravan or Trailer and the Law
If you passed your driving test after 1997 you need to take a test to tow a caravan or trailer. The law is due to change and we look at the implications.