Sexual Offences – Can Government Afford It’s Toughened Stance?
What are the boundaries of freedom of speech. A recent case involving a protester shouting “Tory Scum!” at Iain Duncan Smith brought it into focus.
Freedom of Speech – “Tory Scum!”
What are the boundaries of freedom of speech. A recent case involving a protester shouting “Tory Scum!” at Iain Duncan Smith brought it into focus.
Government to Force Defendants to Attend Sentencing Hearings
The Government have announced they are to force defendants to attend sentencing hearings from 2024. We look at why this is being brought about.
Imprisonment for Public Protection Prisoners Offered a Glimmer of Hope
This week, the government tabled amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, which is currently before parliament, in order to make amendments to the current IPP regime. If enacted, changes will be made to The Crime (Sentences) Act 1997.The changes will mean that people will be referred for review three years after their first release.
Legal News Round-Up – November 2023
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in November in the first of a new series of articles.
Concerns Raised Over Lack of Support for Prisoners on Release
A recent report into support for prisoners after release has raised concerns not enough is being done to help prisoners on the outside.
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