General Crime

Pre-recorded Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases

 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... Read more

Child Cruelty - Sentencing Changes

 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... Read more

Serious Violence Reduction Orders

 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... Read more

Landfill Tax fraud & Waste Crime

 17th Jan 2023  News

Landfill Tax fraud & Waste Crime   Landfill Tax applies to all waste disposed at a licensed landfill site (unless the waste is classed as exempt).   The permit holders for landfill sites (operators) are... Read more