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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Barristers Strike Action
Proposed Barristers’ strike action has been in the news this week. Why are Barristers going on strike and what are they hoping to achieve?
Could new Drug Supply Algorithm from Mobile Phone Data Secure More Convictions?
A “Drug Supply Algorithm” will see forensic mobile data being used to try and establish a “customer base” – but how effective will it be?
Ministry of Justice Announce New Criminal Justice Initiatives
New criminal justice initiatives have been announced by the Ministry of Justice – looking at use of Sobriety tags and specialist rape courts.
Justice Secretary Gets Tough on Being Moved to an Open Prison
The Justice Secretary has moved to toughen up the criteria for prisoners being moved to an open prison. We look at what this could mean…
QC Misconduct & the wider impact
QC Misconduct can have implications on a trial or lead to unsafe convictions. We look at one recent case where a conviction was overturned.
Changes to Sentencing for Causing Death By Dangerous Driving
A review to the sentencing guidelines for causing death by dangerous driving could see stiffer sentences handed out. Find out why here…
Draft Sentencing Guidelines For Underage Sale of Knives Published
This week saw the publishing of new sentencing guidelines for the underage sale of knives. We look at what the implications of the guidelines…
Could Sobriety Tags Help Reduce Alcohol-related Crime?
The use of sobriety tags are being used to combat alcohol-related crime, but how effective are they? We look at recent studies into their use.
New “Airport-style” Security Checks at Prisons Sees Record Levels of Drug Seizures
New airport-style scanners have seen stark improvements in prison security and identifying attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons…
Sentences for Burglary Offences Reviewed
Revised Sentencing for Burglary Offences has been published with the Sentencing Council announcing new guidelines. We look at the implications…
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