General News Articles
Our General News section covers all the latest news, advice, changes in law and information you could need about criminal, motoring and sexual offence laws – as well as information about Morton’s Solicitors.
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Overcrowded Prisons Instigates Urgent Review of Sentencing & Prisoner Release
Overcrowded Prisons were in the news this week with an emergency review into sentencing, adjournments and prisoner release being called.
Over 100,000 Children in England & Wales Have a Parent in Prison
With record high numbers of children with parents in prison – calls are being made to consider the long-term affects on a family.
Research Shows Some People Are Unable To Use Police Breathalysers
Does the Criminal Damage Act include damage to your own property? After several high profile cases, we examine the law.
Football Banning Orders – How Common Are They?
Does the Criminal Damage Act include damage to your own property? After several high profile cases, we examine the law.
Does the Criminal Damage Act include damage to your own property?
Does the Criminal Damage Act include damage to your own property? After several high profile cases, we examine the law.
Report Calls for Probation Service to return to Local Services
A damning report into the Probation Service highlights huge deficiencies in the centralised system and a return to a localised service.
Should Dangerous Cycling sentences be the equal of dangerous driving?
Dangerous Cycling was raised as an issue by MP Andrea Leadsom in Parliament recently. We look at why the issue was raised and the sentencing guidelines.
Rule of Law is under “grave threat”
A scathing cross-party report into the Rule of Law in the UK has suggested that the trajectory is worrying and needs tackling immediately.
Is “Laughing Gas” Illegal?
News this week that the Government plan to make possession of Nitrous Oxide – laughing gas – illegal by the end of the year.
CPS to Decide on Lucy Letby Re-trial
With no verdict on 6 counts of attempted murder in the case of Lucy Letby, re-trial is now being considered by the CPS. What are the considerations?
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