by admin | 2 Oct, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing, Sexual Offence
The Conservative Party Conference has seen calls being met for the Government to get tough on sentencing for violent and sexual crimes. This article looks at what these changes will mean moving forward and for existing offenders in the system.
by admin | 26 Sep, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News, Murder, Sentencing
In the case of Janet Commins, forensic evidence saw the original conviction of her “killer” overturned as new technology convicted someone else of her killing.
by admin | 23 Sep, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
In some circumstances, it may be the case that there may be an absent witness. There can be numerous reasons for this – but the question is can the defence use this to their advantage?
by admin | 16 Sep, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
This article looks at Forensic Gait Analysis and how the way you walk could be used in evidence against you.
by admin | 13 Sep, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News, Sentencing
Juror Cause Challenges are common for the defence to use in the US to remove to unsuitable jurors, but can this be used in the UK?