New Sentencing Guidelines for Suffocation / Strangling Offences
A new offence of Suffocation/Strangling has been announced, with comprehensive sentencing principles set-out. We look at the new guidelines.
Lucy Letby – Whole Life Sentence and Why She Will Never Leave Prison
Lucy Letby received a whole life sentence that means she will die in prison. We look at the legal considerations for imposing the sentence.
Homicide – What do the figures show?
Recent research into Homicide figures in England and Wales reveal some interesting findings. We take a deep into the stats.
Joint Enterprise Laws – Another Wrong Turn?
It was feared a 2016 joint enterprise laws appeal ruling would result in a drop in prosecutions but has it? We look at the latest figures.
Mercy Killings and the Law
A recent high-profile “mercy killing” case highlighted the complex and sensitive nature of these types of cases within UK law.
Calls for Greater Diversity in Juries
Greater diversity in juries has been called for following the verdict of a jury in the case of a racially-motivated murder in Birmingham…
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