'Informal chat' that could lead to wrongful conviction
By Amanda York at 00:00
Wednesday October 11, 2017
Individuals are falling victim to a legal loophole which allows them to be interviewed by police in their own home about potentially serious offences in the belief that they are simply having a chat.
"Turning Prisons into Powder Kegs"
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published the latest statistics detailing record levels of assaults and self-harm inside England and Wales prisons. Statistics have also emerged surrounding the number of prisoners who were "released in error" in 2016/17.
Acid Attacks – The Full Force of the Law?
Just a fortnight ago six people were doused with corrosive liquid on London's streets within 24 hours! In recent years there have been a record number of reports of acid attacks in England and Wales. In 2015, 261 acid attacks were reported to Police whilst in 2016, that figure rose to 458.
Government Introduces New Bail Limit
By Gabrielle Kitchen at 00:00
Last year over 4,000 people were on bail for over six months. The government has now introduced a 28-day limit on pre-charge bail as part of its shake-up aiming to end the "injustice" to individuals kept on bail for excessive periods of time.
Social Media Trolls Could Face Prosecution
In recent years, given the rise in the use of social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, it is no surprise that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has issued guidance setting out in what circumstances they would seek to prosecute individuals who create and share offensive posts online. Despite previous guidance being issued highlighting the issues posting on social media, it would appear that public understanding remains unclear.