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.
Sexual Risk Order
A Sexual Risk Order (SRO) may be made against any person who has committed ‘an act of a sexual nature’ and where there is reasonable cause to believe that the individual poses a risk of harm to the public in the United Kingdom, or children or vulnerable adults abroad.
How to be removed from the sex offenders register
There isn’t an actual register, and the phrase refers to notification requirements imposed on some offenders convicted of sexual offences. Over 50,000 individuals are currently subject to notification requirements.
Liar? Being Falsely Accused
Liar is ITV’s new six-part drama, is gripping the nation, with viewers already reaching conclusions as to whether the alleged victim Laura, played by the actress Joanne Froggatt (better known for her role as Anna Bates in Downton Abbey) is telling the truth when she accuses surgeon Andrew of raping her.
NEW SENTENCING GUIDELINES FROM TODAY
From Today, Monday 24th April 2017 the Sentencing Guidelines Council has published the revised Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines which are now in effect.
Criminal Legal Aid Contract 2017
Mortons Solicitors are delighted to confirm that we have been successfully awarded by the Legal Aid Agency a Criminal Legal Aid Contract for 2017. This enables the team at Mortons Solicitors to continue with their excellent work defending clients accused of serious criminal offences, sexual offences, motoring and regulatory offences.
Sexual Offences – The Defence Perspective
Every year Mortons Solicitors are instructed for an increasing number of sexual offences. Whether it be as duty solicitors at the police station, or an instruction following a recommendation, Mortons Solicitors act robustly, diligently and discreetly throughout every stage of the criminal investigation and proceedings.
Support Greater Manchester Law Centre
Mortons Solicitors specialise in defending both private clients and legal aid clients with niche areas of criminal law. General Crime, Serious Sexual Offences, Motoring Offences, Regulatory Crime Including Inquests.
FAQ : Police Want To Speak To Me As A Suspect
Mortons Solicitors specialise in defending both private clients and legal aid clients with niche areas of criminal law. General Crime, Serious Sexual Offences, Motoring Offences, Regulatory Crime Including Inquests.
Filming New Video With Rachel Shenton
Rachel Shenton of 18 St John Street Chambers Manchester, is a barrister who has a well-earned reputation both prosecuting and defending serious sexual offences.
Sexual Offences Sentencing Guidelines
The Sentencing Council has published the definitive guideline on sexual offences on 12 December 2013 with the guideline will come into effect on 1 April 2014.