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.
Mental Health Issues in Prisons – Report
A report by The Justice Committee has looked into mental health issues in prison and concluded that viable alternatives need to be found.
Home Affairs Committee Inquiry into Abuse and Assaults on Retail Workers
An inquiry into violence and abuse of retail workers has taken place and recommendations have been made for creation of a new offence.
Recreational Watercraft Safety and the Law
A consultation is to take place looking at recreational watercraft safety laws, bringing them inline with the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
What is Secondary Liability in Criminal Law?
Playing a role in a crime – such as getaway driver – is known as secondary liability and can have serious consequences for those involved.
Racial Prejudices in the Justice System – UN Produces Report
The UN has carried out a report into racial prejudices in the justice system in the States, Europe and Africa. We look at what the report found.
Dealing with Unduly Lenient Sentences
The recent case of councillor Dipu Ahad revealed how an unduly lenient sentence can be successfully overturned in this rather unusual case.
Joint Combatting Drugs Unit
The Joint Combatting Drugs Unit has been set up following an independent report into drugs misuse. We look at the reports findings and plans to tackle the issues.
The Use of Live Facial Recognition Technology
Live facial recognition technology can provide vital evidence, but it’s use has also come under scrutiny. He we look at what it is and how it can be used.
The Cyber Blue Line Report
The Cyber Blue Line Report is looking at how cyber crime can be tackled more effectively in an ever-evolving and complex world.
Research Carried Out Looking at Sentencing and Ethnicity
Recent studies into sentencing and ethnicity highlight differences in both percentage of those in the CJS and sentencing lengths. Read more…
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