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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Is Representing Yourself in Court a Good Idea?
A recent case highlight’s the severity of sentencing for those who are caught selling illegal tv streaming devices.
Illegal TV Streaming and the Law
A recent case highlight’s the severity of sentencing for those who are caught selling illegal tv streaming devices.
Appeal Succeeds Against Recent Amendments to Public Order Act 1986
This week saw recent amendments to the Public Order Act overturned. We look at what was challenged and why it was successful.
The Automated Vehicles Act 2024
This week saw the introduction of The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 – looking with a view to tackle potential liability issues.
Prosecution Advocates Hard to Find
We take a deep dive into the issue of finding prosecution advocates – one of many contributing factors to the court case backlog.
New Prison Punishments Introduced
New prison punishments are being made available to governors in the form of “Payback Punishments” in a bid to curb bad behaviour in prisons.
Legal News Round-Up – April 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in April in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Investigatory Powers Act 2016 – New Powers
Amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 this week have increased powers for investigating authorities. We take a look at the changes.
The application of Jury Equity
A recent high-profile case highlighting Jury Equity and the influence of moral conscience to form the basis of a verdict.
Legal -vs- Litigation Privelege – When What You Say May Be Used In Evidence Against You
Serious Disruption Prevention Orders have been introduced as of 5th April 2024. We look at what the aim is, the considerations and the implications.