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.
Using Bitemarks as Evidence – Part One
Bitemarks can be as individual as fingerprints and can be used as fairly damning evidence. Here we look at using bitemarks as evidence.
How changes in Immigration laws will impact on criminal law
The government recently announced a range of proposals regarding immigration, but how does this affect criminal law?
Line of Duty – For the love of CHIS
The use of a CHIS has been highlighted in BBC drama Line of Duty. Here we look at the role of a CHIS – and other acronyms!
The use of “Good Character” as mitigation
The use of “good character” as mitigation in a trial can be used for consideration of assessing the likelihood of a crime and credibility.
GPS Tags to be introduced from April
GPS Tags will be introduced from April this year. Find out what they are, where they will be piloted and what the implications will be.
Can a deaf person serve on a jury?
Can a deaf person serve on a jury? If a sign-language interpreter is needed then this would be a “13th” person in the jury room. How does it work?
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.
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