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.
Firearms and other laws after Brexit
As the government prepares to bring us out of the EU on 31st October 2019, details have begun to emerge as to the legal and regulatory position if we leave without a deal. Some of the first information released relates to firearms, although it regrettably raises more questions than it answers.
What Is The Right Against Self-Incrimination
This article looks at your right against self-incrimination. This is where you make a statement in connection to one offence and it could incriminate either yourself – or others – for a different, non-connected offence.
Clampdown on Unlawful Subletting
With AirBnB listings soaring since 2015 by 400% – an investigation is underway into a clampdown on unlawful subletting of social housing. This article looks at what the offence is and what the implications are.
Government Publish Details of New Economic Crime Plan
Article looking at the new Economic Crime Plan released by the Government to help tackle and prevent economic crime. Here we look at what crime is targeted and what the implications will be.
Prisoner Rehabilitation and Employment
Article looking at changes to prisoner rehabilitation and employment after prison. The Government are focusing on reducing the reoffending figures.
Changes to Prisoner Benefits and Incentives
Article looking at changes to prisoner benefits and incentives – with more focus on good behaviour. Is this part of a “snowflake” generation or could it – as studies suggest – help reduce re-offending?
Data Protection And The Rise of Regulatory Specialists
Over the last few years, we have seen many matters that would previously have been prosecuted before the criminal courts, move into the jurisdiction of other bodies.
As a result, the number of Regulatory Specialists is increasing – here’s why…
Denial of Parole – What Are The Options
You have been convicted of a crime you didn’t commit so you never admit your guilt. You are then up for Parole. The parole board give you their decision, but parole is refused, seemingly because you refuse to accept your guilt. What can you do?
Changes to Sentencing of Arson and Criminal Damages Offences
This week, the Sentencing Council published new guidelines covering arson and criminal damage of all kinds, as well as threats to destroy property. Here we look at what the changes mean.
Criminal Compensation Orders For Sexual Abuse Cases
Children who were victims of serious sexual abuse have received paltry criminal compensation orders for £20 for example. How is this possible? We look at how compensation is awarded and what options are available.
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