by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Apr 18, 2024 | Information
New public order powers to prevent individuals from causing repeated serious disruption came into force on 5th April 2024. The Government says that: “In recent years, we have seen an increase in protest tactics that are dangerous and cause serious disruption....
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Apr 18, 2024 | Crime
In the case of Attorney General’s Reference on a Point of Law No 1 of 2023 [2024] EWCA Crim 243, the Court of Appeal considered the defence of “lawful excuse” in the context of criminal damage committed by protestors. In 2020, a group targeted the...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Apr 18, 2024 | International
A package of six new sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of immigration offences in England and Wales have been published by the independent Sentencing Council following changes in legislation. Under the proposals, judges and magistrates will – for the...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 19, 2024 | News
The government has introduced the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill before Parliament; if passed, the resultant Act will automatically overturn convictions for certain offences linked to the Post Office Horizon scandal. The Post Office Horizon IT scandal has...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 19, 2024 | Drugs
The EU retail drug market is estimated to be worth more than EUR 30 billion annually, making it a major source of income for organised crime. Europe occupies a central position in drug supply and trafficking, as evidenced by the large-scale production of cannabis and...
