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Major Updates to Sentencing Guidelines

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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Non-Accidental Injury and Care Proceedings

Posted: 22 April

What happens after Children’s Services becomes involved? Following a referral to Children’s Services in respect of a non-accidental injury, you may be asked to consent to your child being placed in the care of a family member or in...

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Overcrowding in Prisons across England and Wales

Posted: 16 November

In October 2023, the Justice secretary announced a greater population within the prison system across England and Wales. This has led to overcrowding and a current record of approximately 88,225 people who are remanded or serving their custodial sentences....

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New Sentencing Guidelines for Perverting the Course of Justice

Posted: 23 August

In a constant effort to maintain the integrity of the Justice System, in August 2023 the Sentencing Council published new guidelines for Perverting the Course of Justice. These will come into effect on 1st October 2023 in England and...

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Pet’s Future: Plan Your Will Now

Only a quarter of pet owners have considered what will happen to their animals...

- 30 April 2025

What is Regulatory law?

Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement: What you need to know In today’s regulatory climate, a...

- 30 April 2025

Calls to Ban Smacking Children in England and Northern Ireland

Recent events have reignited calls for the abolition of smacking children in England and...

- 21 March 2025