Ian Watkins Murder – Accused Says They Helped Main Attacker As It’s a “Dog Eat Dog World”
A high-profile prison murder trial raises important questions around violence behind bars, mitigation and criminal liability inside UK prisons.
Criminals in Hospital to Lose Benefits
Government plans to remove benefits from serious offenders in hospitals raise complex issues around sentencing, hospital orders and criminal defence rights.
Deaths of Prisoners With Epilepsy Preventable Independent Reports
A new PPO review exposes preventable epilepsy-related deaths in UK prisons. Here we look at the report and the duty of care in prisons.
Ian Watkins’ Death in Prison Highlights the Lasting Consequences of Serious Sexual Convictions
Ian Watkins’ death in prison highlights the lifelong consequences of serious sexual offence convictions – far beyond the prison sentence itself.
Legal News Round-Up – June 2025
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.
Richard Tice: Can the UK Learn from Dubai’s Low Crime Model?
Reform UK’s Richard Tice compares the UK to Dubai in terms of crime and national pride. A criminal defence lawyer analyses the implications of adopting authoritarian-inspired policies in a British legal framework.
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