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.
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…
The Offence of Making Threats To Share Intimate Images
Making threats to share intimate is to be an offence under new proposals from The Law Commission. We look at the review that’s been conducted.
Natural England Prosecutions – Offences & Punishments
Natural England (and Natural Resources Wales) have a specific role to protect wildlife and the environment. Here we look at the prosecutions they can bring.
The Murder of Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan was murdered in 1987 in a pub car park and still no-one has been convicted. We look at a recent review into the police handling of the case.
Review of Sentencing Guidelines for Importing Firearms Illegally
There is to be a review for offences of importing firearms illegally. Here we look at what are the main considerations.
Seizure of Cash – a Case Study
The seizure of cash as often part of a suspected proceeds of crime. This recent case study highlights how it’s not always straightforward.
Liability for Corporate Criminal Offences To Undergo Review
A review of liability for corporate criminal offences is to be undertaken by the Law Commission – we look at the main focus points of the review.
New Sentencing Guidelines for Burglary Offences
A review of sentencing guidelines for burglary offences has opened this month. We take a look at what the proposals will mean.
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