General News Articles
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Homicide – What do the figures show?
Recent research into Homicide figures in England and Wales reveal some interesting findings. We take a deep into the stats.
Community Accommodation Service Scheme Offers Hope To Released Prisoners
The Community Accommodate Service Scheme seeks to offer prisoners accommodation on release in a bid to help them back on the right path.
Declared Bias – Recent Court of Appeal Case Looks At The Declared Bias of a Juror
Where there is declared bias, just how secure can a conviction be? We look at a recent case where a worrying precedent could have been set.
Interference with the administration of justice – new sentencing guidelines announced
Interference with the administration of justice by Perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation have come under scrutiny in new sentencing guidelines…
Youth Justice – Concerns Raised Over Level of Legal Representation
Concerns over the legal representation of youths in the criminal justice system have been raised in recent research – we look at the findings.
Government Announces Pornography Review In New Clampdown on Porn Industry
A Pornography Review is the latest attempt by the Government to tackle abuse and exploitation of the porn industry. What will it entail?
Results of Clampdown on “EncroChat” Revealed
The disruption of “EncroChat” messaging by police authorities across Europe has produced some compelling results. Will this lead to more arrests?
Prisoner Education Comes Under Fire In Latest Report
Prisoner Education is being hampered by a lack of staffing and training means a report has found this week. We look at the main points.
Crime Motivated By Paying Off Drug Debts
If you commit crime as part of paying off drug debts this could potentially be used as mitigating circumstances. We look at a recent case…
Government Announces Pilot Scheme for Community Service “Rapid Response Force”
A new pilot scheme for rapid response community service as part of a new “Community Payback” initiative. However, could it cause more harm?