by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Oct 25, 2024 | News
The government has decided to increase the sentencing powers of magistrates, allowing them to impose prison sentences of up to 12 months for a single either-way offence. This decision marks a doubling of their previous sentencing limit, which was capped at six months....
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Oct 25, 2024 | Prisons
HMP Manchester, historically known as Strangeways, was placed under special measures in October 2024 due to several critical issues highlighted during an inspection. The conditions found were alarming: Drug Problems: The prison was reported to have ‘catastrophic...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Oct 25, 2024 | Crime
The newly released report from Victim Support, titled Suffering for Justice, reveals that the court process is severely re-traumatising victim-survivors of sexual violence, contributing to mental health crises including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Oct 25, 2024 | Crime
Raneem’s Law is a new initiative aimed at enhancing responses to domestic violence, named in memory of Raneem Oudeh, who, along with her mother Khaola Saleem, was murdered by Raneem’s ex-partner, Janbaz Tarin, in Solihull, UK, in 2018. This initiative is...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Oct 25, 2024 | International
The Home Secretary’s announcement on October 4, 2024, about an international plan to combat criminal gangs smuggling illegal migrants into G7 nations represents a significant collaborative effort among leading global democracies to address the challenges posed...
