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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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?
Parliament Approves Early Prisoner Release Plans
Early prisoner release plans have been announced by the Government – but who will be eligible for release and when?
Legal News Round-Up – July 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in June in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Undercover Policing – Metropolitan Police Come Under Scrutiny
Undercover policing has ome under greater scrutiny following the launching of an inquiry into the malpractice identified in the Met Police.
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