Government Plans Sentencing Reforms for Domestic Murder and Manslaughter
Sentencing reforms for domestic murder and manslaughter offences are being proposed by the Government. Why is this and what will it mean?
Changes to Magistrates’ Sentencing Powers & Early Release
Magistrates’ sentencing powers and terms for early release are being changed. We look at what these changes are and the likely impact.
Judicial Complaints
Judicial Complaints can be made where people feel there is just reason. We look at what can lead a complaint and the process involved.
Sentence Changes for Child Cruelty Convictions
New sentencing guidelines for child cruelty offences are being introduced. We look at what they are and the implications.
Court Reforms – A Progress Report
The 2016 Court Reforms initiated by HMCTS are starting to reveal efficiencies – in particular cost savings. So how are effective are they?
Serious Violence Reduction Orders
Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVRO) come into being from April this year. We take a deep dive into the implementation of these new orders.
Parole Board Reforms – What Will They Mean?
New Parole Board reforms are taking place which will see more members with a policing background added to the panel. We look at the implications.
Should there be a lifetime ban from driving?
Should a lifetime ban for driving be appropriate in certain circumstances. We look at recent case studies into the notion of a lifetime ban.
Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) Prisoners Refused “Get out of Jail Card”
Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) Prisoners are “left in limbo” according to a recent report. We look at why this is…
Mason Greenwood Case – What Do We Know?
As the charges against Mason Greenwood are dropped, we look at providing some consideration into how this could happen.