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.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill – Will it Cut Crime and make Safer Communities?
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is designed to “cut crime and build safer communities”. Will it achieve this though?
Complex Case Units – What are they and why are they used?
Complex Case Units are putting together by the CPS to deal with more complex cases. But what are they and when are they used?
Criminal Cases Review Commission – Are Improvements Needed?
A review into the Criminal Cases Review Commission is taking place. We look at what changes – if any – need to be looked at.
Police Stop & Search – Is it time for a rethink?
The disproportionate Police Stop & Search numbers of Black, Asian & other ethnic minorities could be forcing a rethink of such police powers.
Court of Appeal Refuses to Correct Early Release Injustice
In this article we take a look at the Early Release injustice which has been caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
The impact the “Psychological Harm” of a victim has on Sentencing
The psychological harm of a victim has on sentencing is defined by guidelines set out by the Sentencing Council. We take a look at these guidelines.
Spike in “Pet Thefts” leads Government to review the severity of the crime
The Government are bringing in changes that will open up Parole Board Hearings to the public. Here we look at how this would work.
Parole Board Hearing to come under public scrutiny?
The Government are bringing in changes that will open up Parole Board Hearings to the public. Here we look at how this would work.
Court of Appeal ruling opens door to admissibility of messages sent via Encrochat
Encrochat is an encrypted messages platform. A recent Court of Appeal ruling means messages sent via the platform could be admissible in criminal cases.
Lisa Morton Provides Careers Talk at Local Sixth Form College
Lisa Morton was recently asked to provide a career talk to the law students at Cheadle Hulme Sixth Form college. Here’s how it went.
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