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.
Illegal Entry to a Country By Small Boat
Changes to the way legal agencies can deal with illegal entry to a country by a small boat are being made to provide greater consistency. We look at the changes.
Dalian Atkinson’s Death – Police Officer Sentenced for Manslaughter
Dalian Atkinson’s death in 2016 has lead to a police officer being sentenced for manslaughter. We look at the details surrounding the case.
New Sentencing Guidelines for Modern Slavery Offences
There are new sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences. Here we look at what they are and why they’ve been introduced.
Sharing Intimate Images – New Offences Created
From the 29th June this year – new offences relating to sharing indecent images came into effect. We look at the implications.
More Details on the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill
More details about the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill have been announced. We look at the main points and implications.
Southern Water Receive Record £90m Fine in Environmental Agency Prosecution
Southern Water have received a record £90m fine for a series of offences described as “shocking and wholesale disregard” for the environment.
DVLA Introduce New System To Help Police With Roadside Checks
Roadside Checks for motoring offences are to be speed up by police access to a new DVLA technology. We look at the implications.
New Laws For Knives, Firearms and Offensive Weapons
There are new laws for certain knives, firearms and offensive weapons. We take a look at the changes being introduced.
Renationalisation of the Probation Service
The Renationalisation of the Probation Service follows a review which revealed the privatisation had lead to problems and poor performance.
Knife Crime Prevention Orders Pilot Rolls Out Across London
Knife Crime Prevention Orders without the need for a conviction are being piloted in London – but how will they work? We take a look…
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