Magistrates Court Sentencing Powers

Magistrates Court Sentencing Powers

The government is considering giving magistrates in England and Wales the power to issue longer custodial sentences, potentially doubling the maximum term from six to 12 months. This proposal is aimed at reducing the backlog in crown courts and easing pressure on...
New Drugs Law

New Drugs Law

Legislation has been laid in Parliament to ban xylazine and 21 other dangerous drugs as part of the government’s action to prevent drug deaths and crack down on drug dealing gangs. Xylazine, often known as ‘tranq’, is a high-strength veterinary sedative, which has...