by Simon Morton | 22 Nov, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News
On 10th March 2001, HRH Prince Andrew is alleged to have met and been photographed with a lady who has accused the Prince of sexual misconduct. In a BBC interview, Prince Andrew ridicules the suggestion and throws up two recollections – but are they a strong alibi?
by Simon Morton | 18 Nov, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News, Indecent Assault, Rape, Sexual Offence
On 10th March 2001, HRH Prince Andrew is alleged to have met and been photographed with a lady who has accused the Prince of sexual misconduct. In a BBC interview, Prince Andrew ridicules the suggestion and throws up two recollections – but are they a strong alibi?
by Simon Morton | 15 Nov, 2019 | Fraud, General News
Jet2 have recently brought forward a case of “contempt of court” against a couple of holidaymakers who complained about their holiday – but the evidence wasn’t used in court – so how is it possible to bring “contempt of court” proceedings against them?
by Simon Morton | 7 Nov, 2019 | Fraud, General News
The Representation of the People Act 1983 creates a number of offences concerned with political elections. Those engaged in political party management should receive detailed training in this regard to avoid falling foul of the laws entwined with a General Election. Here we look at the main examples.
by Simon Morton | 22 Oct, 2019 | Criminal Law, General News
in a response to tackling knife crime, the police, with the support of the Home Office, are making more use of stop & search powers but is it a good thing? Here we look at how it is being implemented – and is it being done fairly?