Criminal Law Articles
As one of the North West’s leading Criminal Solicitors, this section has all the useful articles we have collated which relate to criminal law. In this section you will find out about new laws, amendments to existing laws and precedents set – as well as opinion and lot’s of great advice from our award-winning crime team.
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.
Organised Crime in the UK: From Firearms to Fraud – The Hidden Web of Gang Activity
Organised crime in the UK often involves firearms, drugs, money laundering, and exploitation. Learn the legal risks and how a criminal defence solicitor can help.
Report: Thousands of UK cases collapse due to lost or mishandled police evidence
Thousands of UK cases collapse due to lost or mishandled police evidence. A defence solicitor examines the legal implications in the fight for justice.
Ex-Footballer Jailed for £600,000 Cannabis Smuggling Underlines Serious Legal Consequences
Ex-footballer jailed for £600k cannabis smuggling – the serious consequences of drug offences and how Morton’s Solicitors can help with our legal representation.
Understanding the Paul Doyle Case After the Liverpool FC Parade Incident
A closer look at the legal case involving Paul Doyle and the Liverpool FC Parade incident, the public reaction, and the importance of fair trial processes amidst social media speculation.
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.
Private Policing in the UK: The Legal and Ethical Grey Areas
The rise of private security patrols in UK neighbourhoods raises complex legal questions. Learn the risks, limits, and criminal defence implications of “private policing”.
Madelaine McCann Case Re-opened. The Complexities of Historic Cases
Historic allegations bring complex legal challenges. We explore why time can complicate justice and how Morton’s Solicitors can help defend your rights.
Legal News Round-Up – May 2025
May 2025 UK crime news round-up: murder in Croydon, Andrew Tate charges, Oldham homicide, pensioner shoplifting rise, and voyeurism sentencing.
Pub Glass Theft : Could you really face prosecution?
Over four million Brits admit to stealing pint glasses from pubs each year — but could this seemingly harmless habit land you with a criminal record? A look at the legal reality.
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