Unduly Lenient Sentences Scheme To Be Extended
Several recently high profile cases have seen substantial fines and custodial sentences handed out for health & safety breaches. Here we look at some of those cases – and the sentences handed out.
Getting Tough On Health & Safety Breaches
Several recently high profile cases have seen substantial fines and custodial sentences handed out for health & safety breaches. Here we look at some of those cases – and the sentences handed out.
Tougher Sentences For Terrorism Offences Are On The Way
From April 2020 there will tougher sentences on terrorism offences in certain instances. Here we look at what circumstances apply and what the tougher sentencing will mean.
Public Order Offence Sentencing Guidelines
There are to be a series of new Public Order Offence Sentencing Guidelines that come in to force for adults sentenced on or after 1 January 2020. What are the changes proposed?
Drink and Drug Driving – Independent Sample Testing
In some cases, the police need to take either a blood or urine sample from a driver suspected of driving under the influence of drink or drugs. In almost all instances, the police opt for a blood sample. Part of the procedure is informing the suspect that they can if they wish request part of the sample for independent testing. So why do so few suspects take this option up?
AWARD-WINNING SERVICE
