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.
Legal News Round-Up – August 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in August in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Will the new Government Overhaul the Serious Fraud Office?
The Institute of Economic Affairs (‘IEA’) has published a damning report into the performance of the Serious Fraud Office. We look at the ramifications.
UK Riots : What if the police come knocking on your door?
As the police swing into action, making hundreds of arrests following recent public disorder across the UK, we look at what to expect if you do receive that early morning knock on the door.
Public Nuisance – Tougher Sentencing Raises Concerns
Disruptive protests – a bone of contention for many but that is kind of the point of them. So should tough sentences be handed out to organisers and participants?
Parliament Approves Early Prisoner Release Plans
Early prisoner release plans have been announced by the Government – but who will be eligible for release and when?
Legal News Round-Up – July 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in June in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Undercover Policing – Metropolitan Police Come Under Scrutiny
Undercover policing has ome under greater scrutiny following the launching of an inquiry into the malpractice identified in the Met Police.
Law Commission looks to reform Contempt of Court Laws
Contempt of Court laws are centuries old and the Law Commission are looking to reform them. We look at the proposed reforms and implications.
“Live distant child abuse” – Major Investigation Launched
A large-scale investigation into “live distant child abuse” has been launched in multiple countries across the globe.
Legal News Round-Up – June 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in June in the latest of our series of round-up articles.