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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Failing Eyesight and Driving in the UK: The Legal Risks and Calls for Change
UK eyesight laws for drivers under scrutiny after fatal crashes; calls grow for mandatory vision tests and legal reform.
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.
Surrey Teacher Arrested After Confiscating Daughters’ iPads
When a Surrey teacher was arrested for confiscating her daughters’ iPads, it lead to a fraught and extremely frightening experience which spiralled out of control.
British Steel Executives Could Face Criminal Prosecution for Defying Government Orders, Minister Warns
British Steel execs risk criminal charges over government orders. Discover how criminal defence solicitors could support in these high-stakes cases.
Ofcom Launches First Investigation Under Online Safety Act: Pro-Suicide Forum Linked to UK Deaths
Ofcom launches it’s first investigation under the Online Safety Act and could instantly throw up complex criminal liability questions.
What football fans can expect if they’re arrested at the game.
As it’s the Manchester Derby here’s a look at what could lie in store for those who are arrested at or near the ground today.
Legal News Round-Up – March 2025
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in March in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Recent Case shows how Creating AI Deepfake Porn is being taken seriously as a criminal offence.
Creating AI deepfake porn is now a serious criminal offence in the UK. Learn how the law is changing and what criminal defence solicitors want you to know.
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