Sexual Offence Articles
Morton’s Solicitors are one of the leading Sexually-related crime solicitors in the North West. In this section, you will find some useful articles offering advice, information and changes to laws.
Legal News Round-Up – May 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in May 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.
First Conviction of New “Cyber-flashing” Offence
The new offence of Cyber Flashing has it’s first conviction – but what constitutes the offence – and what are does the sentencing look like?
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) & Polygraph Tests
Whilst Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) can implement the use of polygraph tests – but a recent Court of Appeal case aired a note of concern…
The Use of Pre-Recorded Evidence in Court for Sexually-related Offences
Recent research has found that the use of pre-recorded evidence in court could affect be of benefit to the accused. Here’s why….
Legal News Round-Up – December 2023
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in December in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Government Announces Pornography Review In New Clampdown on Porn Industry
A Pornography Review is the latest attempt by the Government to tackle abuse and exploitation of the porn industry. What will it entail?
Mason Greenwood Case – What Do We Know?
As the charges against Mason Greenwood are dropped, we look at providing some consideration into how this could happen.
Recent Changes to Sexual Harm Prevention Orders
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders have been the focus of some recent amendments to the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Act 2022. We look at the changes.
New Public Sexual Harassment Offence Gets Government Support
A new public sexual harassment offence will come into being next year. We look at what the offence is and why change has been brought about.
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE
