Sexual Offences
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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8th Jun 2021
News
Stalking and Stalking Protection Orders
A former premier league footballer, Shayne Bradley, pleaded guilty to stalking a former girlfriend.
It was said he followed her, watched her house, sent mails and...
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24th Jul 2020
News
Sexual Offences and the Issue of Consent
A vast number of sexual offence cases revolve around the issue of consent. In everyday terms, the 'consent issue' should be straightforward, either someone did, or did no...
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27th Nov 2019
News
Divided Loyalty Can Exact a High Price
A strange case at the Old Bailey drew to a close this week, resulting in a Metropolitan Police Officer, Robyn Williams, being sentenced to a community order with 200 hours...
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4th Apr 2019
News
Are child-like sex dolls illegal?
The Crown Prosecution Service has issued new guidance to prosecutors as to which offences may be committed regarding "child-like” sex dolls after more than 200 seizures by...
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31st Jan 2019
News
Voyeurism and 'Upskirting' - Government Acts to Strengthen Law
The Voyeurism (Offences) (No 2) Bill completed its parliamentary journey on 15th January 2019 and will shortly receive Royal Assent. As the Act will...
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