Report Calls for Probation Service to return to Local Services
A damning report into the Probation Service highlights huge deficiencies in the centralised system and a return to a localised service.
Should Dangerous Cycling sentences be the equal of dangerous driving?
Dangerous Cycling was raised as an issue by MP Andrea Leadsom in Parliament recently. We look at why the issue was raised and the sentencing guidelines.
Rule of Law is under “grave threat”
A scathing cross-party report into the Rule of Law in the UK has suggested that the trajectory is worrying and needs tackling immediately.
Is “Laughing Gas” Illegal?
News this week that the Government plan to make possession of Nitrous Oxide – laughing gas – illegal by the end of the year.
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?
Imprisonment for Public Protection Prisoners – Intervention by United Nations
Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences have been called for a Government review by the United Nations. We look at their reasons why.
Proposals To Make it Easier to Sack Rogue Police Officers
Rogue police officers have been in the news recently, so proposals have been made to identify and remove rogue officers more efficiently.
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.
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