General Crime
15th Apr 2024
News
Cutting Agents and Drugs Sentencing
It is widespread for drugs to contain an adulterant or cutting agent, and the presence of cutting agents often leads to arguments when it comes to sentencing.
There a...
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15th Jan 2024
News
Pre-recorded Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases
Newly published research suggests that pre-recorded evidence in chief and cross-examination, often referred to as "section 28 evidence", may be more advantageous to...
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21st Nov 2023
News
Serious Violence Reduction Orders - Do they work?
Serious Violence Reduction Orders ('SVRO') are a new police stop and search power being piloted by forces in England and Wales. The orders were created by the Po...
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8th Sep 2023
News
Crown Prosecution Service to decide on Letby re-trial
At the trial of former Nurse Lucy Letby, the jury could not reach a verdict on six counts of attempted murder. On 25 September 2023, the Crown Prosecution Se...
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8th Mar 2023
News
Child Cruelty - Sentencing Changes
Updates to sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of child cruelty offences including causing or allowing death or serious injury in England and Wales, were published th...
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8th Mar 2023
News
Serious Violence Reduction Orders
In April 2023, Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) are due to come into force in certain pilot areas (Section 342A to 342K of the Sentencing Code).
The conviction...
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