Tougher Sentences For Terrorism Offences Are On The Way
From April 2020 there will tougher sentences on terrorism offences in certain instances. Here we look at what circumstances apply and what the tougher sentencing will mean.
More Extensive Use of Stop & Search – Is It A Good Thing?
in a response to tackling knife crime, the police, with the support of the Home Office, are making more use of stop & search powers but is it a good thing? Here we look at how it is being implemented – and is it being done fairly?
Public Order Offence Sentencing Guidelines
There are to be a series of new Public Order Offence Sentencing Guidelines that come in to force for adults sentenced on or after 1 January 2020. What are the changes proposed?
Drink and Drug Driving – Independent Sample Testing
In some cases, the police need to take either a blood or urine sample from a driver suspected of driving under the influence of drink or drugs. In almost all instances, the police opt for a blood sample. Part of the procedure is informing the suspect that they can if they wish request part of the sample for independent testing. So why do so few suspects take this option up?
Firearms Sentencing Guidelines Reformed
The Sentencing Council is consulting on a new guideline for some of the most commonly prosecuted firearms offences. At the moment, guidance is to be found only in case law, and this can lead to a challenging sentencing exercise.
What Is Diplomatic Immunity?
The topic of Diplomatic Immunity has been in the news this week. The UK Foreign Secretary is requesting the wife of a US diplomat be returned to the UK to face a criminal investigation into the death of a 19 year old here in the UK. She has claimed Diplomatic Immunity, and so far, the US Government has refused for the immunity to be waived. So what is Diplomatic Immunity – and how does it work?
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