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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Natural England Prosecutions – Offences & Punishments
Natural England (and Natural Resources Wales) have a specific role to protect wildlife and the environment. Here we look at the prosecutions they can bring.
Review into the handling of Rape Cases
The Government have conducted a review into the handling of rape cases. Here we look at the implications and action plan being put in place.
The Murder of Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan was murdered in 1987 in a pub car park and still no-one has been convicted. We look at a recent review into the police handling of the case.
Review of Sentencing Guidelines for Importing Firearms Illegally
There is to be a review for offences of importing firearms illegally. Here we look at what are the main considerations.
Seizure of Cash – a Case Study
The seizure of cash as often part of a suspected proceeds of crime. This recent case study highlights how it’s not always straightforward.
Liability for Corporate Criminal Offences To Undergo Review
A review of liability for corporate criminal offences is to be undertaken by the Law Commission – we look at the main focus points of the review.
New Sentencing Guidelines for Burglary Offences
A review of sentencing guidelines for burglary offences has opened this month. We take a look at what the proposals will mean.
Is Holocaust Denial Classed as ‘Hate Speech’?
Holocaust Denial isn’t an offence in it’s own right in the UK, but it can become an offence under the Malicious Communications Act 1988…
Stalking and Stalking Protection Orders
Stalking Protection Orders were introduced in 2020 and a recent high-profile case has highlighted it’s use in relation to a stalking offence.
Hillsborough Prosecutions Case Collapses
The latest Hillsborough Prosecutions Case collapsed against 3 men charged with perverting the course of justice. We look at why it collapsed.