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The Importance of a Prepared Statement in Police Interviews

A prepared statement is a written statement made by a suspect prior to their interview under caution, usually in a police station. It is often read out during a police…

July 8, 2024

Marina Afzal-Khan

Opinion

extradition
falsely-accused-of-crime

Impact of the Conflict in Gaza on Extradition

The current conflict in Gaza is undoubtedly having a significant impact on daily life not only in Gaza but also around the world. Whilst both boycotts and protests have been…

July 1, 2024

Shyan MacTavish

Opinion

crime
crime-investigation
representation

The Importance of Silence When Arrested: Protect Your Rights

Being arrested is very daunting and there is an understandable kneejerk reaction when faced with authority to say something… anything. However, sometimes silence is protection. Prior to and upon arrest…

June 26, 2024

Jessica Murray

Opinion

crime
general-crime

What Can The Result Of The 2024 Bellamy Report Offer The Crumbling System Of Criminal Legal Aid?

In 2021 Sir Christopher Bellamy KC’s independent report into criminal legal aid was published. The report confirmed that the criminal justice system had been under funded for many years and…

June 25, 2024

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crime
general-crime
offence

What To Do If Charged With A Child’s School Attendance Offence?

I have been charged with an offence about my child failing to attend school. What do I do now? Types of offences There are a number of different offences under…

June 17, 2024

Ghislaine Sandoval

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criminal-defence
general-crime

Terrorism And Protest – What Are The Most Common Offences And How Can You Defend Yourself

There has been a recent increase in the number protestors who are being prosecuted for terrorism related offences, including for activity taking place online and during the course of peaceful…

May 23, 2024

Francesca Cociani

Opinion

falsely-accused-of-crime
protest-law

State Failures To Tackle Climate Change In Breach Of Right To Private And Family Life

On 9th April 2024, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights delivered its judgment in three linked cases brought against member states of the Council of Europe.…

May 22, 2024

Katie McFadden

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court
crime

What Happens At Your First Hearing At The Magistrates’ Court?

Being required to attend the Magistrates’ Court can be very stressful and overwhelming, especially if you have never had any involvement with the criminal justice system before. If you have…

April 5, 2024

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crime
fraud
representation

What Is Fraud By False Representation?

Fraud by false representation is a criminal offence which is regulated by the Fraud Act 2006. The legalisation explains three of the main ways in which the act is committed,…

March 26, 2024

Sean Caulfield

Opinion

falsely-accused-of-crime
miscarriages-of-justice

The Post Office; An Ongoing Scandal Of Epic Proportions

The Post Office Horizon IT Scandal, has been deemed as one of the UK’s biggest miscarriages of justice. It is believed that around 736 Sub-postmasters and Sub-postmistresses (SPM’s) were pursued…

March 12, 2024

Mike Schwarz

Aneka Thirurajah

Opinion

crime
representation

Use Of Rap And Drill Music As Evidence In Criminal Courts

Following my attendance at a Youth Justice Legal Centre (YJLC) event titled “Youth Justice Lawyers in London,” I found myself particularly captivated by the discussion surrounding the utilisation of drill…

February 26, 2024

Casey Jenkins

Blog

extradition

Extradition Request Out For My Arrest – What Can I Do Next?

With the upcoming extradition appeal of Julian Assange on 20th and 21st February 2024, extradition law will once again be at the forefront of mainstream media. However, anyone may be…

February 19, 2024

Shyan MacTavish

Opinion

general-crime

Cuckooing Of Addresses Used By Drug Dealers Or Other Criminals, An Explainer

Definition ‘Cuckooing’ is defined as a practice by which people take over an individual’s home for the operation of illegal activity. The most common form of cuckooing is where criminal…

January 31, 2024

Michael Ackah

Ella Ferriter

Opinion

criminal-defence
general-crime
offence

The Law Around Diminished Responsibility In Light Of Valdo Calocane’s Case What Is The Approach Our Judges Take?

The killings of Grace O’Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates have shaken the public. The horror of such violence and the random nature in which the deceased and other victims…

January 26, 2024

Sean Caulfield

Eliza Bell

Opinion

compensation
falsely-accused-of-crime
miscarriages-of-justice

Mr Bates Vs The Post Office: What Happened Next?

ITV’s hit four part drama, ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ helped to bring firmly to the Nation’s attention the heart-breaking injustice that many Sub-postmasters and Sub-postmistresses (SPM’s) endured for…

January 12, 2024

Mike Schwarz

Aneka Thirurajah

Blog

general-crime

What Is A Football Banning Order?

World Cup 2018 is fast approaching. The England manager Gareth Southgate named his team last week. Some of us are daring to dream. But the very same day that the...

January 10, 2024

Sean Caulfield

Eliza Bell

Blog

crime
general-crime

A Guide To Bromley Magistrates’ Court

Bromley Magistrates’ Court deals with a range of criminal cases. Most of the cases originate from Bromley, Lewisham, Bexley Heath and other South East London police stations. Summary offences are…

January 3, 2024

Casey Jenkins

Blog

A Guide To Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court

Highbury Corner Magistrates Court deals with a wide range of adult criminal cases. Whilst less serious cases may be dealt with at Highbury Corner, more serious cases are sent to…

December 18, 2023

Casey Jenkins

Blog

What Is The Difference Between Non-Statutory And Statutory Inquiries

Shortly after her conviction, a non-statutory inquiry was announced to investigate how Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies at the Countess of Chester hospital. It was given statutory…

December 18, 2023

Aneka Thirurajah

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general-crime

Section 1 Public Order Act 2023: Locking-On

Locking-on has been used as a method of protest for many years. It means attaching yourself to something, or someone, generally as a way of making it more difficult for…

December 6, 2023

Raj Chada

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