Length of Sentence – Not Always a Surprise

Length of Sentence – Not Always a Surprise

Length of Sentence – Not Always a Surprise The Government has published new plans to make the roads safer for everyone. The plans include several changes for people at every stage of life, and also for more specialised drivers like HGV drivers and motorcycle riders....
Road Safety Review – More New Laws?

Road Safety Review – More New Laws?

Road Safety Review – More New Laws? The Government has published new plans to make the roads safer for everyone. The plans include several changes for people at every stage of life, and also for more specialised drivers like HGV drivers and motorcycle riders. Children...
Criminal Compensation Order

Criminal Compensation Order

Criminal Compensation Order The press has recently reported that children who were victims of serious sexual abuse have received paltry sums, £20 for example, as compensation from the courts. So, what exactly is a criminal compensation order? The court has a duty to...
Dirty money

Dirty money

Dirty money The Government has published the new Economic Crime Plan for the next three years. In it, they unveil their strategy for dealing with all types of economic crime, such as money laundering, fraud, market abuse, and bribery. What is economic crime, and why...
Prison rehabilitation and employment

Prison rehabilitation and employment

Prison rehabilitation and employment Recently the government announced incentives for prisoners in custody focussing on positive reinforcements. In doing so, the longer-term aim is to assist rehabilitation and prevent re-offending. A further announcement has been made...