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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Landfill Tax & Waste Crime
Investigations into Landfill Tax and Waste Crimes could soon be stepped up following a report from the Environment Agency – we look into what the implications
44 Prisons To Receive Enhanced Security Scanners
A further 44 prisons are to have enhanced security scanners fitted as focus intensifies on reducing contraband being smuggled into prisons.
Single Justice Procedure To Be Expanded
The Single Justice Procedure is to be expanded – but here we look at what it is and why it is being expanded.
Could Sharing Your Netflix Password Land You in Trouble?
Aggrevated Trespass is seen as a relatively minor crime dealt with in Magistrates Courts, but could the Just Stop Oil protests be about to change that?
Aggravated Trespass and the Recent Just Stop Oil Protests
Aggrevated Trespass is seen as a relatively minor crime dealt with in Magistrates Courts, but could the Just Stop Oil protests be about to change that?
Drink & Drug Driving Over The Christmas Period – What You Need to Know
Drink & Drug Driving offences are prominent this time of year. We look at the potential punishments for committing such offences.
Recent Changes to Sexual Harm Prevention Orders
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders have been the focus of some recent amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Act 2022. We look at the changes.
With a Jury in Retirement is Further Evidence Permissible?
Can further evidence by permissible once a jury has retired to consider it’s verdict? We take a look at this complex issue.
New Public Sexual Harassment Offence Gets Government Support
A new public sexual harassment offence will come into being next year. We look at what the offence is and why change has been brought about.
Is the Health of Counsel Grounds for an Appeal?
Is ill health of the defense counsel grounds for an appeal to overturn a conviction? We look at a recent appeal which looked exactly at this issue.
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