Fraud Related Articles
The Use Of Forensic Evidence In The Criminal Justice System
Forensic Evidence in the Criminal Justice System has been in the news again recently – with the confiscation of mobile phones for evidence in rape cases stirring mixed opinions. Here we look at how forensic evidence in used.
Undercover Police – Beyond the Line of Duty
With an audience captured by hard-hitting BBC cop drama “Line of Duty” – the role of undercover policing is an interesting topic which shows up in rather an extreme way in the case of the TV show. So just how accurate is the show to real life undercover policing?
Regulatory Law and Practice Update – 26th April 2019
This article reviews recent regulatory law cases, news and updates from across a wide selection of industries, environmental issues as well as Health & Safety cases.
What To Do If You Are Too Unwell To Attend Court
Many people face very lengthy court proceedings, and it is therefore hardly unusual that on occasion a person may not be well enough to attend court. This article looks at what you should do if you are too ill to attend.
How Should The Climate Protests Be Policed?
With this type of protest, the police are met with a challenge. Should they prioritise the right of the protesters to protest, or should their main worry be the right of people to move around the city freely and without interruption?
Mental Health And The Law
This article looks at the implications of a mental health condition and the law. Here we focus primarily on the sentencing guidelines for defendants with mental health conditions.
New Changes To Terrorism Laws
This new offence covers a situation where a person expresses an opinion or belief that supports a proscribed organisation and is reckless as to whether the person listening will be encouraged to support it.
Are Child-like Sex Dolls Illegal?
The Crown Prosecution Service has issued new guidance to prosecutors as to which offences may be committed regarding “child-like” sex dolls after more than 200 seizures by Customs Officers in the last two years.
What Happens After A “Hung Jury”?
Usually the court will consider questions which explore things like, whether the alleged offence is serious enough to justify a retrial, or whether, if re-convicted, the appellant would be likely to serve a significant period or further period in custody. Factors such as the appellant’s age and health may also come into play.
The Legal Implications of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is difficult enough – but if you do not provide total transparency to your financial affairs then you run the risk of breaking the law – and a custodial sentence. If you are thinking about Bankruptcy, you should perhaps read this as well.
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