Crime

Articles

31 Jan 2022

Best evidence guide

The MoJ's guidance covers interviewing victims and witnesses and use of special measures

31 Jan 2022

The power of proactivity in criminal defence

Matthew Claughton looks at the benefits of pre-charge engagement in criminal cases

26 Jan 2022

ONS data reveals significant increase in investment fraud

Fraud related to government grants has soared

19 Jan 2022

Courts backlog: Magistrates' given more sentencing powers

The new powers are aimed at easing pressure on the crown courts

5 Jan 2022

Domestic abuse reporting

The time limit for reporting has been extended

5 Jan 2022

New breastfeeding voyeurism offence introduced

Perpetrators face up to two years' imprisonment 

4 Jan 2022

The FCA needs to act now to prevent major financial scandals

Ben Rees explores how mis-selling and fraud can be prevented

3 Jan 2022

Supreme Court decision handed down in landmark director duty case

Jane Fowler reviews the Supreme Court POCA precedent in CPS v Aquila Advisory Ltd [2021] UKSC 49