by Simon Morton | 28 Oct, 2025 | Criminal Law, General News, Police
A South Yorkshire Police Office being sentenced to jail for blackmailing a suspect serves to remind us the complexity of defending law enforcement officers.
by Simon Morton | 5 Oct, 2025 | Criminal Law, General News, Police, Public Disorder
UK police to gain new powers to restrict repeat protests as arrests rise; government says move balances safety with freedom of expression.
by Simon Morton | 4 Oct, 2025 | Criminal Law, General News, Police, Public Disorder
Sean “Diddy” Combs sentenced to over four years for prostitution offences, marking a major case on abuse, coercion, and accountability.
by Simon Morton | 3 Oct, 2025 | Criminal Law, General News, Police, Public Disorder
Police across England and Wales to carry the new Taser 10 – offering greater safety and control, but raising questions of trust and accountability.
by Simon Morton | 10 Sep, 2025 | Criminal Law, General News, Internet, Police
Calls for the recording of non-crime hate incidents may end. Here we look at the risks of social media posts leading to criminal or reputational consequences.
by Simon Morton | 29 Aug, 2025 | Criminal Law, Economic Crime, General News, Organised Crime, Police, Theft
How this £90m confiscation order highlights the affects on someone convicted of a serious crime long after the initial conviction.