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The Right to Silence: Strategy, Not Evasion.
Explores the tactical value of silence, how courts may interpret “no comment” interviews, and the importance of making that decision with legal advice.
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Case Commentary
Extended Sentencing and Digital Evidence in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
The sentencing of a former teacher for additional sexual offences highlights the role of sustained criminal investigations and digital forensic evidence in securing convictions for complex abuse.
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Historical Prosecution and the Role of the Child Sexual Abuse Review Panel
A recent case involving the sentencing of an existing life-term prisoner for historical sexual offences underscores the function of the Child Sexual Abuse Review Panel in securing justice for long-standing allegations.
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Sentencing Standards for Misconduct in Public Office: The Case of Walton & Gascoyne
The Court of Appeal has clarified the sentencing approach for prison officers convicted of misconduct in public office, reiterating the strong necessity for deterrent custodial sentences in cases involving romantic relationships with prisoners.
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Court of Appeal increases murder sentence following Unduly Lenient Sentence referral
The Court of Appeal has extended a life sentence minimum term, ruling that the original penalty for murder failed to adequately reflect significant aggravating factors and post-offence conduct.
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The Application of Inflationary Uplifts in Confiscation Proceedings
The Court of Appeal has addressed how the 'Change in Value of Money' uplift applies to criminal benefit in confiscation orders, clarifying the balance between recovering criminal proceeds and the proportionality of such orders under the Human Rights Act.
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Addressing the Criminalisation of Young People in Financial Fraud Offences
The government has introduced new anti-fraud educational resources in schools to combat the rise of money muling and financial exploitation, addressing a trend where young people increasingly face prosecution for criminal money laundering.
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Legislative Reform Proposed for Police Facial Recognition Technology
The government has announced plans to introduce new legislation and an independent watchdog to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by police forces in England and Wales.
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Impact of New Settlement Rules on Criminal Record Requirements
The government has introduced an earned settlement model which significantly alters the criteria for permanent residency, including a new requirement for a spotless criminal record.
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Impact of intensified knife crime enforcement in urban hotspots
A new Home Office initiative introduces increased police surveillance and enforcement measures in London and Birmingham to combat knife crime, signalling a shift in operational focus.
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CPS Charging Decision in Multi-Count Sexual Offences Case
A summary of recent developments involving Crown Prosecution Service charges brought against a Portsmouth councillor, focusing on the threshold for prosecution and the importance of sub judice rules.
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Proving Intent in Domestic Homicide: A Recent Conviction
The conviction of a Manchester man for the murder of his pregnant partner highlights the role of forensic evidence and post-offence behaviour in challenging partial defences.
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