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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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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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What Happens Next? A Brief Guide To Possible Outcomes After An Arrest

The process of being arrested and taken to the police station can be completely overwhelming and often very confusing. The event itself and the possible consequences that may follow can…

November 29, 2023

Anna Williams

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Guide To Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Westminster Magistrates’ Court deals with a variety of criminal cases. Westminster Magistrates’ Court generally deals with cases originating from police stations in Paddington, West End Central, Euston and Charing Cross.…

November 20, 2023

Francesca Cociani

Hannah Buchalter

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What Is Modern Slavery?

Modern slavery is an exploitative crime. Victims of modern slavery are extremely vulnerable, and have often been subjected to threats, physical violence and sexual exploitation. There is an increasing amount…

November 14, 2023

Aneka Thirurajah

Opinion

The Criminal Process For Young People

Not too long ago, a 15-year-old girl was tragically stabbed to death on her way to school in Croydon. A 17-year-old boy was later taken into custody and later charged…

November 6, 2023

Opinion

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Prison Overcrowding in the UK

It has recently been reported that UK Prisons are reaching operational capacity, due to severe overcrowding. Prisons such as HMP Wandsworth, HMP Oakwood and HMP Leeds, are listed as the…

October 30, 2023

Aneka Thirurajah

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I Have Been Stopped Under Schedule 7 Of The Terrorism Act 2000. What Are My Rights?

On 25 July, a Welsh woman returning from holiday in Portugal was stopped by officers at Bristol airport. She was taken aside, questioned, detained and had her DNA and fingerprints…

October 23, 2023

Laura O’Brien

Opinion

Is Cutting Down a Tree a Crime?

A 300-year-old, award-winning Sycamore tree was chopped down overnight at Hadrian’s wall in Northumberland. The famous tree was voted English Tree of the Year in 2016 in the annual Woodland…

October 16, 2023

Sean Caulfield

Opinion

XL Bully Ban: What’s Next for Owners?

The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced on the 15th of September that the dog breed known as American bully XL will be banned by the end of this year,…

October 9, 2023

Sean Caulfield

Opinion

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Providing a ‘No Comment’ Interview at the Police Station

A police interview can be a stressful experience for anyone. The idea of being a suspect in a criminal investigation and facing potential serious charges is a daunting prospect whether…

August 22, 2023

Marina Afzal-Khan

Opinion

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What To Do When Stop And Searched By Police

Between December 2022 and April 2023, in the Metropolitan Police Area, 62,196 stop and searches took place. 72.05% resulted in no further action and just 14.31% ended in arrest. In…

July 14, 2023

Opinion

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Fatal Road Accidents: When Will There Be A Criminal Prosecution And What Will Be The Outcome

The majority of people drive. Those who do often think they drive safely. While many do drive safely, obviously some do not. If there is a road accident that results…

July 7, 2023

Sean Caulfield

Opinion

youth-crime

Age Is More Than A Number: Sentencing Adults For Offences Committed As A Child

This blog builds on my earlier blog ‘Sentencing Youths: the theory and the practice’ and addresses the correct approach to be taken when sentencing an adult for an offence committed…

May 11, 2023

Laura O’Brien

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Time To Reflect – Discussing The Criminal Justice System

This isn’t the sort of job that gives you much space to stop and think. I help my clients to consider, analyse and reflect. But my work is so intense,…

April 13, 2023

Ruth Harris

Opinion

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The USA Want To Extradite Me – Am I A Hopeless Pawn In A Legal Chess Game?

Facing extradition proceedings against any country is always a daunting experience, but there is something particularly unsettling when the Requesting Country is the United States. Undoubtedly the USA’s powerful role…

March 28, 2023

Francesca Cociani

Opinion

World Autism “Acceptance” Week

27th March is World Autism Acceptance Week It used to be called Autism Awareness Week but it is now concentrating on working on inclusion and acceptance of Autistic people into…

March 27, 2023

Graeme Hydari

Opinion

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Selfie Incriminating Evidence: A Guide to Mobile Phone Evidence in Criminal Proceedings – Part One

Smartphones are a staple of modern day life. Whether you are playing Angry Birds at the bus stop, watching Netflix during a lunchbreak, using Google Maps while you drive or…

March 22, 2023

Opinion

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Ministry of Justice Reverse Increase In Sentencing Powers Of Magistrates

On 2nd May 2022, the sentencing powers of magistrates were increased from six months to one year, in an attempt to ease the backlog in the courts. At the time,…

March 10, 2023

Katie McFadden

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Are You Facing Extradition Proceedings In The UK? Here’s What You Must Know Before Instructing A Solicitor.

If you have become a Requested Person in extradition proceedings in the UK your arrest and first appearance in court were likely a stressful, foreign and intimidating experience. Every year…

March 9, 2023

Francesca Cociani