General News Articles
Our General News section covers all the latest news, advice, changes in law and information you could need about criminal, motoring and sexual offence laws – as well as information about Morton’s Solicitors.
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New Developments in Letby Hospital Deaths: CPS Considers Further Charges
CPS considers new charges in Letby hospital baby deaths case; senior staff arrested for gross negligence manslaughter.
Free Speech or Incitement? Legal Implications of Glastonbury Performances Under Review
Police are investigating Glastonbury 2025 performances amid chants against the IDF. We examine the criminal law perspective on free speech vs incitement and potential charges.
Concerns raised over Electronic Tagging Contract Awards
Concerns over electronic tagging: What criminal defence clients need to know about system failures and private contractors like Serco.
Job Opportunity – LEGAL CASHIER
24/06/2025 – Vacancy for a Legal Cashier Morton's Solicitors undertake a significant quantity of private client work but also have a considerable legal aid contract for criminal defence work. As legal Cashier for Morton's Solicitors Limited you will be...
How Much Cash Can You Take Out of the Country – Know your rights
Discover why smuggling cash out of the UK is a serious offence and the wider implications for money laundering. Find out what the limit is.
Why are young people getting involved in serious crime?
Explore the rise in serious crimes among young people in the UK, the contributing factors, and the importance of legal representation for youth offenders.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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