What Does “On The Balance Of Probabilities” Mean?
In criminal law, we use two different standards of proof, the most well known is ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ (although these days expressed as ‘so that you are sure’), and the balance of probabilities.
Controversial New Weapons Law Introduced
The aim of the legislation is to address and help to reduce the current problems in relation to knife crime and other serious weapons. It remains to be seen as to whether the new measures will be effective and we will be monitoring all new measures being brought in very closely.
Who’s Who – Crown Court Participants
Here we highlight the main Crown Court participants and how we can help provide representation in crown court cases.
Battling Prison Guard Corruption
The types of corruption in the prison services are broad, with drugs being brought in by corrupt guards to a member of staff engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner. There are already security teams in place in prisons that may search staff, with the use of metal detectors if needed. The new units are going to compliment the system already in place, giving it an extra layer.
The Use Of Forensic Evidence In The Criminal Justice System
Forensic Evidence in the Criminal Justice System has been in the news again recently – with the confiscation of mobile phones for evidence in rape cases stirring mixed opinions. Here we look at how forensic evidence in used.
Undercover Police – Beyond the Line of Duty
With an audience captured by hard-hitting BBC cop drama “Line of Duty” – the role of undercover policing is an interesting topic which shows up in rather an extreme way in the case of the TV show. So just how accurate is the show to real life undercover policing?
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