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National Crime Agency Target Lorry Drivers Who Are Being Recruited for People Smuggling

by admin | 9 Nov, 2025 | Criminal Law, General News, People Smuggling, Sentencing

Sentencing reforms could change how courts use custody and early release. Here we look at why concerns are being raised in certain quarters.

Mini-Market Owners Targeted Over Criminal Activities

by Simon Morton | 6 Nov, 2025 | Coercive Control, Counterfeit Goods, Criminal Law, Fraud, General News, Organised Crime, People Smuggling, Theft

BBC Investigation highlights investigations into criminal investigations into mini-market owners with various crimes identified.

Legal News Round-Up – June 2025

by Simon Morton | 5 Jul, 2025 | Counterfeit Goods, Criminal Law, Drugs, Firearms, General News, Murder, Organised Crime, People Smuggling, Police, Prisons, Sexual Offence, Theft

June 2025 round‑up: five pivotal UK criminal cases, from people‑smuggling and fatal drug seizures to AI‑CSAM guidance, grooming gang prosecutions, and life sentences for brutal violence.

Organised Crime in the UK: From Firearms to Fraud – The Hidden Web of Gang Activity

by Simon Morton | 15 Jun, 2025 | Counterfeit Goods, Criminal Law, Drugs, Economic Crime, Fraud, General News, Knife Crime, Modern Slavery, Murder, Organised Crime, People Smuggling, Theft, Youth Crime

Organised crime in the UK often involves firearms, drugs, money laundering, and exploitation. Learn the legal risks and how a criminal defence solicitor can help.

Legal News Round-Up – January 2025

by Simon Morton | 1 Feb, 2025 | Appeals, Criminal Law, General News, Knife Crime, Legal Funding, People Smuggling, Sentencing, Theft

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.

G7 Nations Commit to Smashing People Smuggling Gangs

by Simon Morton | 6 Oct, 2024 | Criminal Law, General News, Modern Slavery, People Smuggling

The G7 group of nations have got together to form a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling people smuggling gangs – but will it be effective?

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