Social Media and Professional Conduct
The use of social media by certain professionals has been highlighted recently – and whilst no criminal offenses were committed, conduct has been questioned.
Quality of Forensic Evidence Called Into Question
The quality of forensic evidence has been called into question by The Forensic Science Regulator after it found gaps in quality in a recent inspection.
How Many Jurors Are There In a Jury?
If you were asked how many jurors are there in a jury, then you would most likely, infact almost certainly reply with 12, but there are actually more…
Tougher Approach to Assault on NHS Staff
We often get asked how prosecutions can proceed in the absence of cooperation from the victim or chief witness. So how does this work?
Being Prosecuted Without a Victim
We often get asked how prosecutions can proceed in the absence of cooperation from the victim or chief witness. So how does this work?
Use of GPS and Tracking Speed for Speeding Convictions
A driver recently used the information off his GPS tracker to cast reasonable doubt over his speeding conviction. So is this a new thing – can GPS be used this way?
What is Blackmail in Legal Terms?
The automatic release of those convicted of terrorist offences has been changed following a terrorist attack in South London. Here we look at the changes.
End of Automatic Release for Terrorist Prisoners
The automatic release of those convicted of terrorist offences has been changed following a terrorist attack in South London. Here we look at the changes.
When is filming sex acts illegal?
Filming sex acts without consent can lead to a Voyeurism offence which in turn could lead to a prison sentence of a minimum of 2 years. So what is illegal?
New “X-ray” scanners being introduced to tackle prison contraband
The Government are providing more funding to prisons in a bid to clamp down on prison contraband. New identifying X-ray cameras are coming into play…