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.
Changes to Emphasis of Hate Crime?
Hate crime carries with it significant punishments. Here we look at proposals which might shift the emphasis of hate crime offences.
Changes to Disclosure of Criminal Offenses?
The disclosure of criminal offences can harm chances of employment. But a recent proposal could make it easier for people to get back working.
Online Abuse – Law Commission Advises Government Clampdown
The Law Commission has written a report advising the Government to clampdown on online abuse – and in particular on social media.
The Impact of Covid on the Courts
Back in March more than 50% of courts closed due to the Covid pandemic. There were already huge backlogs, so how can the courts cope?
The Relevance of Indictment Errors
Can indictment errors have an impact on a case? Here we look at indictments and how they can lead to miscarriages of justice.
Secrets & Spies – The Official Secrets Act
The Official Secrets Act protects the United Kingdom against the leaking of sensitive information and spying – and has become ever more complex.
What is “lurking doubt”?
Lurking doubt is the rather rare circumstances where an appeal court will set aside what is determined to be an unsafe conviction by a jury. Here we look at a case study of the use of Lurking Doubt.
An Increase In Fraud Cases Likely Following Covid Pandemic
Legal experts are warning of a sharp increase in fraud cases as a result of the financial impact being felt from the Covid pandemic.
New Research Casts Doubts Over Transfer of Fibres Forensic Evidence
Getting a suspended sentence means the conviction stands but the defendent doesn’t go to prison unless they re-offend. So what comes into consideration?
Fighting for a suspended prison sentence
Getting a suspended sentence means the conviction stands but the defendent doesn’t go to prison unless they re-offend. So what comes into consideration?
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