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.
Money Laundering Offences – The Complexity of Sentencing
The complexity of money laundering sentencing is highlighted here with the “double penalty” aspect often linked to another underlying crime…
Crackdown on Football Tragedy Abuse
Clampdown on “Football Tragedy Related-Abuse” has been announced. We look at the whys and how this will be policed and charged.
Out of Court Disposals – Government Consults on Changes
Out Of Court Disposals have a two-tier framework which is due for consultation. What are the practicalities of the system and will it be effective?
Declared Bias – Recent Court of Appeal Case Looks At The Declared Bias of a Juror
Where there is declared bias, just how secure can a conviction be? We look at a recent case where a worrying precedent could have been set.
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