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.
Quality of Forensic Evidence Called Into Question
The quality of forensic evidence has been called into question by The Forensic Science Regulator after it found gaps in quality in a recent inspection.
How Many Jurors Are There In a Jury?
If you were asked how many jurors are there in a jury, then you would most likely, infact almost certainly reply with 12, but there are actually more…
Tougher Approach to Assault on NHS Staff
We often get asked how prosecutions can proceed in the absence of cooperation from the victim or chief witness. So how does this work?
Being Prosecuted Without a Victim
We often get asked how prosecutions can proceed in the absence of cooperation from the victim or chief witness. So how does this work?
Use of GPS and Tracking Speed for Speeding Convictions
A driver recently used the information off his GPS tracker to cast reasonable doubt over his speeding conviction. So is this a new thing – can GPS be used this way?
What is Blackmail in Legal Terms?
The automatic release of those convicted of terrorist offences has been changed following a terrorist attack in South London. Here we look at the changes.
End of Automatic Release for Terrorist Prisoners
The automatic release of those convicted of terrorist offences has been changed following a terrorist attack in South London. Here we look at the changes.
Filming in Crown Court – What Will Be Filmed and Why?
With the proposal for cameras to be allowed into the Crown Courts for the first time ever – we look at why the change of stance and possible implications.
What is Helen’s Law?
Helen’s Law would see a change in parole terms that would mean murderers must reveal the whereabouts of a victim’s body before being considered for parole.
Date Rape Drugs & The Law
The recent case of serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga has brought the use of date rape drugs into the news again. So what is the law surrounding date rape drugs?
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