Legal News Round-Up – January 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in January in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) & Polygraph Tests
Whilst Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) can implement the use of polygraph tests – but a recent Court of Appeal case aired a note of concern…
New Offence for Encouraging or Assisting Serious Self-Harm
A new offence for encouraging or assisting serious self harm has been announced. Here we look at why it has been introduced and the implications.
The Use of Pre-Recorded Evidence in Court for Sexually-related Offences
Recent research has found that the use of pre-recorded evidence in court could affect be of benefit to the accused. Here’s why….
Mr. Bates – Vs – The Post Office – The Story So Far…
The TV dramatisation of Mr. Bates Vs The Post Office has highlighted the severity of the scandal. But what actually happened and what next for those convicted?
Legal News Round-Up – December 2023
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in December in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
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