Sexual Offence Articles
Morton’s Solicitors are one of the leading Sexually-related crime solicitors in the North West. In this section, you will find some useful articles offering advice, information and changes to laws.
Prison Capacity Breakpoint Reached This Summer Unless Action Is Taken
Government prison reforms avert a capacity crisis. What sentencing changes, recall rules and prison expansion mean for criminal defence cases.
Justice Reforms Announced For Those Serving In The Armed Forces
Armed Forces justice reforms expand police powers and victim protections, with major implications for service personnel accused of serious or sexual offences.
Christmas Arrests – The Common Offences We’re Called Out To Deal With
Festive policing brings more arrests for drink/drug driving, theft, burglary, fraud and sexual offences. Know the risks and get advice early.
Clampdown on NDAs being used to mask criminal activity
NDA reforms free victims to speak about criminal conduct. Morton’s Solicitors explain the legal risks, defence implications, and need for early legal advice.
Ian Watkins’ Death in Prison Highlights the Lasting Consequences of Serious Sexual Convictions
Ian Watkins’ death in prison highlights the lifelong consequences of serious sexual offence convictions – far beyond the prison sentence itself.
Vape Spiking: Police Crack Down as Offenders Face Severe Penalties
Vape spiking is a growing crime. Offenders face severe penalties, just like drink or needle spiking, with long prison sentences if convicted.
Tube Passengers Who Challenged Man Face Police Investigation
A look at the recent East London Tube incident where passengers removed a man from a train — and the limits of lawful public intervention.
Legal News Round-Up – June 2025
June 2025 round‑up: five pivotal UK criminal cases, from people‑smuggling and fatal drug seizures to AI‑CSAM guidance, grooming gang prosecutions, and life sentences for brutal violence.
Strangulation in Pornography to be made illegal
Learn about the new UK law banning strangulation in pornography, why it has come about, why it’s important, and the implications for sexual violence cases.
Baroness Casey’s Grooming Gangs Report: What It Means for Criminal Law
A summary of Baroness Casey’s audit on grooming gangs in the UK, its key findings, and what it means for criminal law reform, police investigations, and child protection.
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