Legal News Round-Up – January 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in January in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
CPS to Decide on Lucy Letby Re-trial
With no verdict on 6 counts of attempted murder in the case of Lucy Letby, re-trial is now being considered by the CPS. What are the considerations?
Government Announces Plan to Ban on Machetes & “Zombie” Knives
A plan to ban machetes and “Zombie” knives has been announced by the govenment in relation to possession of such a knife. So what are the proposals?
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.
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