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Manchester Law Awards 2019 – Crime Team Of The Year Finalists
Can We Retain Our Title?We are absolutely delighted to announce that our hard-working Crime Team are in the nominees for the prestigious "Cream Team of the Year" award at the upcoming MAnchester Law Awards 2019. There is some stiff competition amongst the fellow...
Adjournment in Court Explained
In criminal practice and procedure, you might think that the humble adjournment in court is a relatively simple and straightforward matter, but you would be wrong. Here we explain how adjournments work.
Review Of The Psychoactive Substances Act
The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 has recently undergone a review to see how effective it is proving. Here we look at the findings of the review and the implications.
The Computer Misuse Act & Computer Hacking
The Computer Misuse Act 1990 is the law which governs Computer Hacking. Here we look at what constitutes computer hacking – as well as the punishments that can be handed out under The Computer Misuse Act.
Happy Birthday To The Human Rights Act
The Human Rights Act is 20 years old this year. Its name is often used in vain, “it’s against my human rights!” or blamed for something that probably isn’t to do with the Act at all. The Act sets out the fundamental rights and freedoms to which everyone in the UK is entitled.
Fly Tipping Law – What is Classed As Fly Tipping?
We all know that fly-tipping is an offence, but did you know you commit an offence if you pass waste to someone who isn’t licensed? Here we look into the fly tipping law and what is actually classed as fly tipping.
The Gangs Matrix
Earlier this year the Metropolitan Police was in the spotlight over their use of a ‘gang matrix’, and now they are back in the news again.
Sally Webster Faces Prison – What Next For Sally?
An article looking at the dramatic climax where the jury returned guilty verdicts in the case of R v Sally Metcalfe, the hapless Coronation Street Councillor caught up in fraud, money laundering and bribery. Does Sally have a case for appeal?
What Is Restorative Justice And When Can It Be Used?
Restorative Justice (which is often referred to as RJ) is a way of holding offenders to account and can be used as an alternative to a caution or conviction, or alongside a sentence.
Nuisance Phone Calls Reported To The ICO
Article explaining how nuisance phone calls can be reported to the ICO – Information Commissioner’s Office. We look at what the outcome can be for those making nuisance phone calls.
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