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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Appropriate Adults for 17 Year Olds At The Police Station
At the High Court today a legal challenge was being made to have the law altered in England & Wales so that when a 17 years old suspect is arrested and taken to the police station, that they are afforded the same rights and entitlements as a youth 16 years or younger.
Stockport (Lee Street) Police Station Closure
Greater Manchester Police have announced the closure of Stockport Lee Street Police Station to take effect from the 13th November 2012.
Morton’s Solicitors Reviews
We are constantly trying to improve our quality of service. For this reason client feedback is very useful and important to us.
Peter Malone Joins Morton’s
We are proud to welcome Peter Malone who joins us as an Associate Solicitor-Advocate from a Cheshire firm. Peter holds Rights of Audience in the Higher Courts and will conduct work for Mortons Solicitors at both Magistrates & Crown Courts.
Drug Driving Law To Be Introduced In Queen’s Speech
It is expected that in the Queen’s Speech there will be a new specific offence of Drug-driving in England and Wales. In order to prosecute for the offence the police have to show driving has been impaired by drugs.
Another Interpreter Error Results In Re-Trial
Only months into the contract for Applied Language Solutions (ALS) – who now provide all interpreting and translation services for the Courts Service – and more errors have come to light.
Stop Delaying Justice Criticised
The BBC reports that Stop Delaying Justice the latest Government initiative to steamline the courts process is causing miscarriages of justice.
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