The Tragic Case of Iryna Zarutska: What It Teaches Us About Justice and Public Safety
The killing of Iryna Zarutska in the US sparks debate on repeat offenders, mental health, and justice – lessons the UK must also confront.
Non-Crime Hate Incidents: Why Police Watchdog Calls for Change
Calls for the recording of non-crime hate incidents may end. Here we look at the risks of social media posts leading to criminal or reputational consequences.
Heritage Crime: The Rising Threat of Criminal Damage to Historic Sites
Heritage crime is rising in Wales. With an in increase in the damaging historic sites we look at the legal implications and severe penalties for offenders.
Bruni Top-Venting Blank-Firing Guns Amnesty: Legal Risks of Owning Readily Convertible Firearms
Amnesty-called for owners of Bruni blank-firing guns: why they’re now illegal, the amnesty, and the serious penalties for possession.
Policing Division, Protest & Social Media – Legal Implications of a Polarised Climate
Here we look at calls from a police chief for politicians to ease-off on the divisive rhetoric leading to speight of criminal activity in public and online.
Carrying an Imitation Weapon: Legal Risks and Wider Implications
Here we look at the serious risks of carrying an imitation firearm — from normal offences to wider terrorism-related implications.
Crime Boss Ordered to Repay £90 Million: What This Means for Confiscation Orders
How this £90m confiscation order highlights the affects on someone convicted of a serious crime long after the initial conviction.
280,000 Crimes Unrecorded: What This Means for Policing and Defence
With reports of 280,000 unrecorded crimes we look at why poor police recording risks fairness, evidence reliability & miscarriages of justice.
New Sentencing Powers Announced Includes Bans from Pubs, Travel, and Football Matches
With new sentencing power including bans from pubs, football, and travel, plus expanded drug testing, we look at the potential implications.
Hotel Protests, Notting Hill & Final Fesitvals – a Busy Bank Holiday in Store
It’s the August Bank Holiday – with “Migrant Hotel” protests, Notting Hill Carnival, and major festivals where arrests and public order issues all expected.