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A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Friday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the final blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 30, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Thursday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the penultimate blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 29, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Wednesday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the third blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 28, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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knife-crime
youth-crime

A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Tuesday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This is the second blog in a five-part series documenting a…

October 27, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

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youth-crime

A Week in the Life of a Criminal Solicitor – Monday

Between April 2018 and March 2019 there were 4,500 recorded knife and weapons offences committed by children in London. This five-part blog series documents a week in the life of…

October 26, 2020

Darrell Ennis-Gayle

Opinion

‘Big Brother is watching you’- how criminal defence lawyers handle video identification evidence

We all know that so much of our daily lives is observed by cameras of some form. Most of our high streets, shopping precincts and public places are watched over…

October 21, 2020

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Covid-19

Can I end up with a criminal record for breaking ‘The Rule of Six’?

New coronavirus laws prohibit social gatherings of more than six people under updated Health Protection Regulations 2020 which came into effect on Monday 14 September 2020. It is now illegal...

September 29, 2020

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legal-help

Can a complaint to the police be malicious prosecution?

Claims of malicious prosecution is a developing area of law. New cases appear to be on the increase. Making life difficult for an ex-partner/spouse by reporting them to the police...

September 14, 2020

Opinion

The government’s response to P, G & W: A welcome, if bare minimum, step

On 30th January 2019 the Supreme Court in the case of P, G & W V The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKSC 3 considered in detail...

September 8, 2020

Opinion

cybercrime
internet-offences

Communications Sent By Social Media – Have I Committed An Offence?

In recent years, social media has transformed from a small distraction for teenagers and students to the primary form of communication for the vast majority of people. The COVID-19 lockdown…

August 19, 2020

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A Step in the Right Direction? The new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments

Following on from a consultation launched last year, on 21 July 2020 the Sentencing Council published the new guideline for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders, or neurological impairments.…

August 10, 2020

Laura O’Brien

Opinion

general-crime

Arrested and Interviewed by the Police: Your Rights

If you or someone you know is arrested, it can often be confusing and upsetting for those involved, especially as many people aren’t aware of what happens when someone is…

July 29, 2020

Jessica Davis

Blog

youth-crime

Young people at the police station – an overview

Early legal advice at the police station is especially important for young people under the age of 18 years. Attendance at the police station can be a frightening experience for...

July 24, 2020

Blog

knife-crime

Possession of an offensive weapon in a public place – what you should know…

Approximately 25,000 people are arrested a year for carrying knives or offensive weapons in England and Wales according to National Police Chiefs’ Council Guidelines on the Investigation, Cautioning and Charging…

July 6, 2020

Opinion

The trials of Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson

A week may be a long time in politics, but it is surely premature to close a criminal investigation of the Dominic Cummings affair. By way of reminder, should one...

June 1, 2020

Kiran Mehta

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court

A suspect’s right to privacy during criminal investigations

Suspects involved in criminal investigations currently have the right to privacy regarding personal information and details relating to the investigation and from any period prior to being charged with an…

May 29, 2020

Opinion

Facebook’s privacy power-play

“Shining a light through the CLOUD: Facebook’s end to end encryption announcement is a direct challenge to US CLOUD Act and UK Crime Overseas Production Orders Act 2019” The news...

October 4, 2019

Blog

Legal Guidance around confiscation proceedings

Receiving a sentence at the conclusion of criminal proceedings will often feel like the end of a long and distressing process. A defendant may feel that at the very least...

April 5, 2019

Opinion

sexual-offences

New Guidance issued by CPS about childlike sex dolls

Importation of Indecent or Obscene Articles The CPS today issued new guidance to help bring charges against importers and sellers of child sex dolls. Since 2016 a total of 230…

March 29, 2019

Opinion

The role of intermediaries in youth crime

Intermediaries are generally qualified Speech and Language Therapists or Psychologists (often Child Psychologists) who are able to assist a suspect or Defendant with communication during a trial and sometimes during...

March 18, 2019

Caroline Liggins