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.
Revisions to the sentencing guidelines for sexual offences
The Sentencing Council has this week published revised sentencing guidelines for a number of sexual offences. We look at the implications.
Review of Rape Prosecutions Conducted to help tackle “Rape Myths”
The introduction of a “Victims’ Law” would see greater consultation with victims under a new proposal. We look at the implications.
Natasha’s Law
Natasha’s Law came into force from 1st October 2021 – but what does it involve and who is affected? Here’s all you need to know…
The Conservative Party Conference – New Government Policies on Crime – PART 2
Here’s the second part taking a look at the Tory Party Conference and their pledges surrounding getting tough on crime – today it’s activism, sentencing & drugs
The Conservative Party Conference – New Government Policies on Crime – PART 1
First of 2 part look at the Tory Party Conference and their pledges surrounding getting tough on crime. Here we look at offences on women & immigration.
The Offence of Making Threats To Share Intimate Images
Making threats to share intimate is to be an offence under new proposals from The Law Commission. We look at the review that’s been conducted.
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.
What is Classed as Coercive & Controlling Behaviour?
We look at the offence of coercive and controlling behaviour. What constitutes the offence and what is the typical sentence?
Revisions to Child Sex Offences
Revised sentencing guidelines for child sex offences have been produced to reflect recent Court of Appeal judgments. So what are the proposed changes?
Sexual Abuse in Schools – Review Commissioned by Ofsted
Ofsted have announced a review into sexual abuse in schools. Here we take a look at what the review will mean for those charged with offences.
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