Appeals from Beyond the Grave

Appeals from Beyond the Grave

Appeals from Beyond the Grave The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in the case of R v Max Clifford, the disgraced celebrity PR guru who was convicted in 2014 of a number of sexual offences and sentenced to 8 years imprisonment. Clifford died in 2017, so why...
‘Hung Jury’ – Not as Bad as it Sounds

‘Hung Jury’ – Not as Bad as it Sounds

‘Hung Jury’ – Not as Bad as it Sounds Last week the Hillsborough trial involving ex-police officer David Duckenfield ended without reaching a conclusion; a number of papers reported that there was a ‘hung jury’ – so, what does that mean? In an ideal world, a jury will...
Bankruptcy – Time to Stop Digging

Bankruptcy – Time to Stop Digging

Bankruptcy – Time to Stop Digging For many people being declared bankrupt represents either personal and/or business failure, bringing with it feelings of embarrassment, shame and anxiety.   From a legal perspective, the story may not be over, as the law requires...