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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

May Spencer

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general-crime
representation

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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general-crime
representation

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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general-crime
youth-crime

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

crime
general-crime

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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general-crime

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