Posted: 30 July
Finding money or valuable property in a public place can leave you wondering what you should do next. While it may be tempting to keep what you’ve found, the law is not always on your side. Many people assume...
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Posted: 30 July
If the police seize your mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device during a criminal investigation, they may ask you to provide your PIN, password or passcode to access its contents. Many people assume they can simply refuse this...
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Posted: 28 April
If you or somebody close to you is facing court proceedings, you might have heard the term ‘suspended sentence’ used when discussing potential outcomes to the case. While this is very common language for legal professionals, it can sound...
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Posted: 01 March
In England and Wales, a restraint order is a court order used in criminal proceedings to restrict a person’s ability to deal with their assets. Understanding what is a restraint order in practice, and how it operates, is essential...
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Posted: 05 August
Decriminalising Rough Sleeping and Begging in England and Wales What Is the Vagrancy Act 1824? The Vagrancy Act 1824 is a nearly 200-year-old law that makes it a criminal offence to sleep rough or beg in England and Wales....
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Posted: 12 June
Legal Guidance for UK Businesses The UK government’s ban on single-use vapes marks a major regulatory shift, aiming to reduce plastic waste and combat rising public health concerns—particularly among younger users. Though single-use vapes have been popular for their...
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Posted: 23 May
The answer to the Crown Court backlog crisis? With the Crown Court backlog at an all time high, Sir Brian Leveson has recommended the introduction of intermediate courts, but will this be the best use of already limited time...
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Posted: 17 March
What You Need to Know The criminal justice system can be a complex one to navigate, with many different potential outcomes at varying stages. Investigations by the police or other public bodies sometimes conclude without charges being brought against...
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Posted: 09 January
New Sentencing Council Guideline The Sentencing Council has published the new guideline for sentencing strangulation and suffocation offences in England and Wales, which came into effect from 1st January 2025. This will be the first dedicated Sentencing Guideline for...
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Posted: 05 September
Getting arrested and taken to a police station is likely to be something that will cause a great deal of stress, anxiety, and concern. It is the process of having your liberty taken away, and it is important to...
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