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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Serious Violence Reduction Orders
Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVRO) come into being from April this year. We take a deep dive into the implementation of these new orders.
Parole Board Reforms – What Will They Mean?
New Parole Board reforms are taking place which will see more members with a policing background added to the panel. We look at the implications.
Should there be a lifetime ban from driving?
Should a lifetime ban for driving be appropriate in certain circumstances. We look at recent case studies into the notion of a lifetime ban.
Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) Prisoners Refused “Get out of Jail Card”
Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) Prisoners are “left in limbo” according to a recent report. We look at why this is…
Mason Greenwood Case – What Do We Know?
As the charges against Mason Greenwood are dropped, we look at providing some consideration into how this could happen.
Two reports raise grave concerns over prisoner care
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Control of Explosives Precursors and Poison
A review into causing death by dangerous driving sentencing is taking place following the increase in the maximum penalty to life. What’s the issue?
Death By Dangerous Driving Sentencing Review
A review into causing death by dangerous driving sentencing is taking place following the increase in the maximum penalty to life. What’s the issue?
Recent Modern Slavery Appeal Highlights Complexity of Such Cases
A recent Modern Slavery Appeal case has highlighted the complexities surrounding such cases. We take a deep dive into the findings.
The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023
The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order 2023 is new legislation being introduced to tackle crimes committed on bodies of water. We look at the implications.