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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…
Extradition Explained – Part 1: What Happens if I am Arrested on an Extradition Warrant?
Being arrested on an extradition warrant can be a daunting experience. This article explains what extradition is, what happens after arrest, the purpose of the Initial Extradition Hearing at Westminster...
Age Is More Than A Number: Sentencing Adults For Offences Committed As A Child
When adults are sentenced for offences committed as children, the court must apply youth‑sentencing principles to reflect their reduced culpability and the welfare‑focused aims of the youth justice system. The...
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…
