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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…
I Was Racially Profiled And Manhandled By The Police, Now They Have Charged Me With A Criminal Offence
Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, a recent CPS study concluded that black and minority ethnic individuals are significantly more likely to be charged than their white counterparts. As criminal defence lawyers, we…
Mental Health Defences In Criminal Proceedings – Are You Guilty If You Suffer From A Mental Illness?
In order for someone to be guilty of a criminal offence, the prosecution must often prove a mental element. For example, in criminal damage cases the prosecution needs to prove…
What Does It Mean When The Attorney General Refers A Case To The Court Of Appeal: The Case Of The Colston Topplers
The principal role of the Attorney General is to uphold and promote the Rule of Law through his or her constitutional functions. In short, they are instated to restrict the…
KNIVES OUT: New Offence Of Possession Of An Offensive Weapon In A Private Place As Part Of The Fight Against Knife Crime
The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 introduced a range of provisions, including Knife Crime Prevention Orders (KCPOs) and legislative amendments designed to strengthen the response to knife crime. Section 46 of…
