Criminal Courts Charge
Despite the legal aid protests and threats to the criminal legal profession over unworkable ‘duty contracts’, a new threat to justice and the rule of law comes into effect from the 13th April 2015.
Drink Driving Law Changes
From the 10th April 2015 new changes to drink driving laws come into force which are expected to have a monumental impact upon suspected drink drivers.
Updates : 17 Year Olds To Be Treated As Youths
From 27th October 2013 the updated Police & Criminal Evidence Act Codes of Practice come into force. One important update is that 17 year olds will be treated as youths in the police station and it will be mandatory for their interests to be represented by an Appropriate Adult.
Next Pillar of Justice On The Chopping Block – Innocence Until Proven Guilty
The Government continues its onslaught to the criminal justice system with the latest and most important pillar of justice on the chopping block. Innocence until proven Guilty.
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.
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