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: 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: 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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Posted: 30 July
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...
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Posted: 26 July
Police Powers and Your Rights. It is no secret that police officers have extensive powers to search people for a vast array of items. However, the very fact that there are numerous circumstances under which these powers can be...
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Posted: 11 July
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...
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Posted: 14 March
Police powers in relation to seizure and retention of property concerning a police investigation is covered under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984, section 19. However, all police officers adhere to the regulations outlined in this legislation...
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Posted: 17 January
Overview A Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) is an Order which can be imposed by the Court following conviction for a Sexual Offence as listed in either Schedule 3 or 5 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The purpose...
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Posted: 12 January
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...
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