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.
Police Apologise After Arresting Retired Officer Over Tweet: What It Means for Free Speech
YA retired UK officer’s arrest over a tweet sparks legal debate on free speech, social media law, and ‘thought crimes’.
Climbing on Winston Churchill Statue to Become Criminal Offence Under New UK Law
Climbing on the Winston Churchill statue to become a criminal offence under new UK law, as the government expands protections for national war memorials.
Legal News Round-Up – April 2025
April 2025 UK crime round-up: major legal updates, gang crackdowns, new laws & asylum reforms. Read more from Morton’s Solicitors in Stockport.
Teen’s Involvement in Online Exploitation Group Leads to Sentencing: A Defence Perspective
Youth sentenced for offences linked to child exploitation group. Legal perspective on age, maturity and sentencing in complex digital crime cases.
Police Officer Cleared of Murder Faces Misconduct Probe
Criminal justice applies equally to police officers as to civilians—accountability must prevail to maintain public trust and the rule of law.
Crackdown on Knife Crime Content with Fines for Social Media Companies
The UK Government will fine social media companies up to £60,000 for failing to remove knife crime content. Find out what has prompted this clampdown.
Police Seize Over £100K in Illegal Vehicles Under Proceeds of Crime Powers
Police seize £100k worth of illegal vehicles under Proceeds of Crime powers after raids in Greater Manchester. Find out how criminal law tackles these cases.
Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) and Greater Manchester Police: What You Need to Know
Facing a CBO in Greater Manchester? Find out how GMP are using CBOs to tackle anti-social behaviour and how Morton’s Solicitors can help defend your rights.
Prison Officers Call for Electric Stun Guns
UK prison officers are calling for electric stun guns after a violent attack at HMP Frankland. But would this improve staff safety—or raise risks for prisoners and increase abuse of power?
Influencer-Fuelled Misogyny in Schools Sparks Fears of Links to Future Domestic and Sexual Abuse
Teachers warn misogynistic influencers are fuelling sexist behaviour in schools—raising fears of links to future domestic and sexual abuse.
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