Account Freezing Orders and Account Forfeiture Orders Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) are used to seize assets which are suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Our specialist solicitors can help…
What to Consider Before Joining a Protest
If you’re thinking of joining a protest and it turns violent this is not enough for you to be guilty of any offence. However, you need to be really…
Is it a criminal offence to cut down a tree?
Sycamore Gap Tree The ancient Sycamore Gap Tree, located in Northumberland next to Hadrian’s Wall has been an iconic tree for over 300 years. The Sycamore Gap Tree became well…
Current UK Abortion Laws Abortions can take place in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy in England, Scotland and Wales. When considering an abortion within the first 24 weeks of…
Peaceful protesting and not so peaceful protesting have been headline topics within the media in recent years, mainly making the news due to their disruptive nature leading to new…
Allegations of misconduct Having allegations of misconduct made about you to your university can be very stressful. It can leave people anxious about how they are supposed to respond to…
Putting the boot in: football banning orders As we enter the second half of the 2022/2023 football season, every match could be one that can make or break a season….
Do I have to pay for a solicitor at the police station?
Interview at police station If you are suspected of committing a criminal offence, you may be interviewed by the Police at the preliminary stage…
What changes are being made to police bail?
What changes are being made to police bail? On 28 October 2022, section 45 and schedule 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force, changing…
Can new evidence change a criminal law decision?
Innocent until proven guilty One of the core principles of the criminal justice system in England and Wales is that anyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty…
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