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Understanding The New Legislative Proposals On State Threat Activity
Insights from the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism and State Threat Legislation’s May 2025 report, ‘State Threats and Terrorism’ In May 2025, the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism and State Threat Legislation (IRTL),…
Fraud Crackdown: What The Serious Fraud Office Funding Boost Means For Those Facing Fraud Allegations
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a prosecuting authority as part of the UK’s criminal justice system, responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious or complex fraud, including bribery and corruption.…
Obstruction of a Highway: Understanding Protest Rights Post-Director of Public Prosecutions v Ziegler
Legislation on Obstruct Highway The legislation says that, “If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, in any way wilfully obstructs the free passage along a highway he is guilty…
Second Time Lucky? Lord Chancellor Announces Increased Sentencing Powers for Magistrates’
In May 2022 the then Conservative government doubled sentencing powers for Magistrates’ from 6 to 12 months, reasoning that the move would “provide additional capacity to drive down the backlog…
Undercover Policing Inquiry Tranche 2 (Phase 2): The Search for The Truth Continues…
On Monday 14 October 2024 Tranche 2 (Phase 2) of the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI) will commence with opening statements from Counsel to the Inquiry, and Core Participants, both police…
