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Youth Crime and Investigations

 25th Oct 2017  News

Criminal investigations Cautions and conditional cautions for those aged 17 should take place in the presence of an appropriate adult. The rules about simple cautions previously contained in government guidance have bec... Read more

Offender Rehabilitation Act

 25th Oct 2017  News

The Offender Rehabilitation Act This act came into force on 1 February 2015 for sentences imposed on or after that date. This is important for any defendant who receives a sentence of more than one day but less than two... Read more

Appealing-The Puzzle resolved

 12th Oct 2017  News

Convicted Before A Magistrates' Court - Can I Appeal? Many people convicted before magistrates feel aggrieved at the outcome, and wish to consider an appeal. A grievance may arise because they think that their case was... Read more

Sex Offenders - Putting the Past Behind You

 9th Oct 2017  News

Notification Requirements and the Sex Offender Register - How to Be Removed From The List What is the 'Sex Offender Register'? There isn't an actual register, and the phrase refers to notification requirements imposed... Read more

Waste Not Want Not

 2nd Oct 2017  News

Environment Agency Clamping Down On Criminal Activity People who illegally dump waste have cost land and property owners millions of pounds in the last year, according to the Environment Agency. The financial impact, w... Read more