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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...

Civilian and Police Powers of Arrest The first thing that is likely to come to mind when you think of a police officer is that they arrest people. However, aside from knowing that an arrest usually results in being...

What is homicide? A homicide charge can result from an act of murder, manslaughter, infanticide or causing/allowing the death or serious injury of a child or vulnerable adult. Under current legislation, a conviction for an act of homicide by...

What is a Suspended Sentence? A suspended sentence is a custodial sentence where the offender does not go to prison. On the condition that they do not commit any further offences during the operational period and comply with the...

A person’s rights whilst detained at the Police Station and should a solicitor be present? During a detention at the police station in England and Wales, the police are required to follow a protocol. As outlined in the Police...

April 2023 was the start of the Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVRO) pilot program. This included four forces: Thames Valley, West Midlands, Merseyside and Sussex. This program will trial the new stop and search powers to target those who...