by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 17, 2021 | Cases
An unusual case was dealt with at the Court of Appeal recently concerning offences of rape. The victim, referred to as X, was the partner of Smith, who was the leader of a large-scale drugs conspiracy. Smith enjoyed watching X have sex with his friends; he was much...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 17, 2021 | Cases
Benjamin Monk, a police officer, has been sentenced for the manslaughter of Dalian Atkinson, who died in 2016. Dalian Atkinson was an ex-footballer who had played for several clubs, including Manchester City and Aston Villa, before retiring from the game in 2001. In...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 17, 2021 | Law
The Sentencing Council has the responsibility of developing and monitoring sentencing guidelines. The aim is to promote consistency in sentencing while maintaining the independence of the judiciary. Following a consultation period, the Council has published sentencing...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 13, 2021 | Information
The Sentencing Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and criminal justice professionals. The aim is to promote greater consistency in sentencing whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The guidelines set sentencing ranges within the...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 13, 2021 | Crime
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill was introduced in the House of Lords in early July and awaits a second reading. The Bill is formed of thirteen parts, including provisions to: introduce measures for the protection of the police; introduce legislation for...
