Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:00
An immediate custodial sentence in the case of three appellants convicted of public nuisance at common law was manifestly excessive.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:00
The Court of Appeal has given a useful analysis of the statutory framework governing the notification requirements for those convicted of sexual offences.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:00
An appeal against conviction by A, who had learning difficulties, was successful because it was unsafe.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:00
The first ever sentencing guidelines have been issued in relation to child cruelty offences and female genital mutilation (FGM), coming into force on 1 January 2019.
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:00
The trial judge erred in sentencing A for ill-treatment or neglect under s44 Mental Capacity Act 2005. The prosecution had not established that she could reasonably have believed her mother lacked capacity to look after herself.
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Tuesday, 11 December 2018 00:00
Practitioners should note new online sentencing guidelines for use in the Crown Court, launched on 8 November 2018 by the Sentencing Council with immediate effect.
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Tuesday, 11 December 2018 00:00
Two new powers for the enforcement authorities were created under the Criminal Finances Act 2017. As the author of this useful article explains, unexplained wealth orders (UWO) and account freezing orders (AFO) are subject to distinctly lower thresholds than their predecessors.
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Tuesday, 11 December 2018 00:00
Practitioners may find useful new guidance on the requirements and managing of custodial sentences.
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Tuesday, 11 December 2018 00:00
A appealed his conviction for gross negligence manslaughter after a fatal accident on a construction site. He had also been convicted of three health and safety breaches and there were a number of co-defendants.
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Tuesday, 11 December 2018 00:00
In a recent case, the prosecution successfully appealed the trial judge’s order staying proceedings on the basis that a fair trial would not be possible.
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