Speeding – How Fast is Too Fast?

Speeding – How Fast is Too Fast?

Speeding – How Fast is Too Fast? The idea of speed limits causes immense confusion, with many people believing that the speed limit is at least the minimum speed you should ordinarily drive at. Most of us have experienced the rage of a motorist behind us if we adhere...
Focus On Forensics

Focus On Forensics

Focus On Forensics Forensic evidence has dominated some of the news agenda this week, with outrage over the interrogation of complainant’s phones in sexual offence and other cases. In reality of course, if a police officer is to investigate a criminal offence fairly,...
What To Do If You Are Too Unwell To Attend Court

What To Do If You Are Too Unwell To Attend Court

What To Do If You Are Too Unwell To Attend Court Many people face very lengthy court proceedings, and it is therefore hardly unusual that on occasion a person may not be well enough to attend court. Despite this fact, courts are sceptical of alleged illness and unless...
Mental Health and Criminal Law

Mental Health and Criminal Law

Mental Health and Criminal Law Mental Health is a complicated business. Conditions are not easy to diagnose, doctors can disagree on which disorder a person is suffering from, or even if they have a mental health condition at all. Those with mental disorders might...
Government Tightens Terrorism Laws

Government Tightens Terrorism Laws

Government Tightens Terrorism Laws The Manchester Arena bombing, the London Bridge attack, Shamima Begum. These are some examples of terrorism headlines in the past few years. The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 is the Government’s latest answer to...