Legal News Round-Up – June 2024
Here we take a look at some of the legal news that made the headlines in June in the latest of our series of round-up articles.
Trust in Police is “Hanging By a Thread”
Recent reports sugges that trust in our police forces are “hanging by a thread” – we look into where the police go from here.
Is Prison Overcrowding Having an Impact on Sentencing?
The overcrowding in our prisons is resulting in the issuing of more suspended prison sentences in some cases. We look at the impact of the issue.
Police Cells Used for Prisoners in Emergency Measures
Ministry of Justice calls for emergency measures for empty police cells to be used as prison cells to alleviate pressures in prisons.
Barristers’ Strike and Custody Time Limits
The sentencing of young offenders is complex with many considerations. Here is a recent case study highlighting some of the considerations.
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