Court of appeal case puts spotlight on the facial recognition police scheme
The use of facial recognition has been put on the spotlight by a case in the court of appeal. Here is what the appeal case found and what it means…
The Role of Jurors in Ensuring a Fair Trial
The role of a juror is to act only on the evidence presented in court. So what if a juror carries out their own “research” or shows bias? What are the implications?
Custody Time Limits during Coronavirus – Good News At Last!
A recent judgement turned down a prosecution bid to extend custody time because of a delayed trial during the pandemic and instead freed the defendent on bail.
Confiscation of Assets – What if an asset is shared?
The confiscation of assets deemed proceeds of crime can pose issues where a third party can provide they have a legitimate share of the asset.
Consent in relation to Sexual Offences
A vast number of sexual offence cases revolve around the issue of consent. Here we look at a recent case which could muddy the waters even more.
Sentencing Offenders With Mental Health Disorders
The new guidelines for sentencing offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders & neurological impairments published by the Sentencing Council.
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