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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Young Offender Institutions Are In Decline – Report
Standards in Young Offenders Institutions are in decline according to a recent report. We look at the key findings of the report.
The Post Office – The Next Scandal
A recent report has identified that many more subpostmasters may have been wrongfully accused of fraud, in separate software glitch.
Could the Police Turn To AI To Solve Cold Cases?
Could AI help police solve cold cases? We look at the use of AI following a recent trial by Avon & Somerset police.
Justice Secretary Plans to Shut Women’s Prisons Amid Overcrowding Crisis
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announces plans to shut women’s prisons amid overcrowding crisis. We look at the reasons and the reaction.
New Developments for the Criminal Justice System
This week has seen two significant developments for the Criminal Justice System. Here we look at the developments and the implications.
New Drugs Laws to Tackle Xylazine Use
Xylazine is one of 22 substances which will be subject to new drug laws as the Government look to stem the increasing trend in “tranq” drugs.
Legal News Round-Up – August 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in August in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Will the new Government Overhaul the Serious Fraud Office?
The Institute of Economic Affairs (‘IEA’) has published a damning report into the performance of the Serious Fraud Office. We look at the ramifications.
UK Riots : What if the police come knocking on your door?
As the police swing into action, making hundreds of arrests following recent public disorder across the UK, we look at what to expect if you do receive that early morning knock on the door.
Public Nuisance – Tougher Sentencing Raises Concerns
Disruptive protests – a bone of contention for many but that is kind of the point of them. So should tough sentences be handed out to organisers and participants?
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