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Child murder and knife crime to the fore of the election battle
We are in the midst of a general election, so it is perhaps not surprising that hot ‘law and order’ topics, such as knife crime, are featuring in the news as the main political parties fight for the popular vote. It is worthwhile taking a brief look at some of the recent announcements, and seeing what is not receiving attention. Child murder The Conservatives propose changes where...Read More
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I have received a postal requisition, what should I do?
A Postal Requisition is a legal document telling you that you have been charged with an offence. It will also tell you where and when you have to attend court. Postal Requisitions are being used more and more as a result of fewer people being released on police bail. Previously, once someone had been arrested, they would remain on police bail until a decision was made to charge or not. If the...Read More
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Prince Andrew, the photograph, and the pizza alibi
The Pizza Alibi On 10th March 2001, HRH Prince Andrew is alleged to have met and been photographed with a lady who has accused the Prince of sexual misconduct. In a BBC interview, Prince Andrew throws ridicule on that suggestion and throws up two interesting observations in an attempt to establish an alibi: “On that particular day that we now understand is the date, which is 10th March,...Read More
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Tracking violent offenders
A pilot is being carried out into electronic monitoring global positioning system. The aim of the pilot is to gain information to look at how existing and new electronic monitoring technologies could be used more effectively. The focus of the pilot will be on violent offenders. A specific pilot is also taking place in London for offenders who have served a custodial sentence for knife crimes....Read More
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Contempt of Court; when lies can really make you sick
In a civil case this week involving Jet2 Holidays, Karl and Laura Hughes now face contempt of court proceedings after they claimed that they had suffered sickness while on a package holiday. They said they had food poisoning caused by eating contaminated food or drink or swimming in the hotel’s unsanitary pool. In witness statements, Mr & Mrs Hughes said that they became ill on the second...Read More
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