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10 Mar 2015

Public confidence in the criminal justice system undermined by gun laws

Law Commission review to make the firearms legislation clearer while ensuring public safety is not compromised

9 Mar 2015

Fifty shades of Brown

E L James' debut erotic novel has loosened modern morals; shouldn't the law, then, keep up with the times, asks Richard Easton

4 Mar 2015

Police retention of protestor's data is lawful

A peaceful protestor who lost his bid to have personal details removed from a police database will take his case to the European Court of Human Rights. Catherine Baksi reports

23 Feb 2015

True justice?

Louise Taylor considers the Criminal Cases Review Commission's proposals to review Jordan Cunliffe's murder conviction under the joint enterprise law

20 Feb 2015

Children 'stripped for own protection' by police must have a parent present

Court of Appeal 'expresses concern' and rules that children in custody require special care to protect their wellbeing

13 Feb 2015

Insolvency profession calls for the return of Criminal Bankruptcy

Criminal Bankruptcy Orders offer a more effective retrieval of funds from defendants than confiscation orders

12 Feb 2015

Revenge porn now a specific criminal offence

Criminal Justice and Courts Bill receives Royal Assent

6 Feb 2015

Extended police bail should be subject to judicial oversight

It is not necessary for Crown Court to take responsibility for bail decisions in certain cases