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.
Non-fatal Strangulation – Sentencing Guidelines
The offence of non-fatal strangulation or suffocation was introduced in 2022. We look at the sentencing guidlines and considerations.
Domestic Homicide Review Findings Published
Domestic Homicide cases are complex and the results of a recent review into such cases has just been published by the Home Office…
The Laws Around Smacking Children
The laws around smacking children in England have come under scrutiny recently. Here we look at the laws across the UK.
The use of DNA and biometric evidence
The collection of DNA and Biometric evidence and then it’s use in cases has so many considerations. Here we look more into the details.
Tony’s Law – What is it and how has it come about?
The introduction of Tony’s Law sees the lengthening of sentences for offences resulting in injury, cruelty or death of a child or someone in a person’s care.
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