Recording and Broadcasting in Court

Recording and Broadcasting in Court

Recording and Broadcasting in Court It has long been a criminal offence to take photographs or make recordings in court; even sketch artists have to sketch from memory rather than while in court. In 2011 an 85-year-old man was sent to prison for recording court...
Date rape drugs and the law

Date rape drugs and the law

Date rape drugs and the law Reynhard Sinaga was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and sexual assault of 48 victims. The student is believed to have laced drinks with GHB to make his victims lose consciousness and have no recollection of what happened. He...
Prisoners Abroad – Help is Available

Prisoners Abroad – Help is Available

Prisoners Abroad – Help is Available The plight of a 19-year-old British lady hit the news last week, culminating in reports of her being sentenced by a Cypriot court for making what was said to be a false rape allegation. There are many features of this...
Notification Requirements – Removal

Notification Requirements – Removal

Notification Requirements – Removal A large number of people are subject to notification requirements under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, many for an indeterminate period. The notification framework is often referred to as the ‘sex offender...
Interpreters

Interpreters

Interpreters Many people face court proceedings who do not necessarily have a detailed grasp of the English language. A defendant mustn’t be a mere observer of legal proceedings and that they, as fully as anyone not legally qualified can, participate fully. It...