New Sentencing Guidelines for Burglary Offences
A review of sentencing guidelines for burglary offences has opened this month. We take a look at what the proposals will mean.
Is Holocaust Denial Classed as ‘Hate Speech’?
Holocaust Denial isn’t an offence in it’s own right in the UK, but it can become an offence under the Malicious Communications Act 1988…
Online Abuse – Law Commission Advises Government Clampdown
The Law Commission has written a report advising the Government to clampdown on online abuse – and in particular on social media.
Secrets & Spies – The Official Secrets Act
The Official Secrets Act protects the United Kingdom against the leaking of sensitive information and spying – and has become ever more complex.
Social Media and Professional Conduct
The use of social media by certain professionals has been highlighted recently – and whilst no criminal offenses were committed, conduct has been questioned.
How The Courts Are Tackling Online Abuse
In today’s society, tackling online abuse is increasingly cropping up in criminal law. Here’s a recent appeal which shows how complex these matters can be – on a technical level – and how it appears the courts are getting to grips in tightening potential loop-holes.
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