by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 19, 2021 | Crime
The government has announced what it has called a “world-first scheme” to track certain offenders as they are released from prison. The proposal will make those convicted of burglary, theft or robbery wear a GPS tag on release from prison. The scheme...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 18, 2021 | Cases
More prosecution casework is carried out locally by prosecutors based in regional hubs. For some cases, the position is entirely different, and a specialised team of prosecutors takes over. Specialist Casework – Criteria The Crown Prosecution Service produces...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 15, 2021 | Court
The Criminal Cases Review Commission began its work on 31 March 1997. It was created by the Criminal Appeal Act 1995, 25 years ago. It came into being after some appalling miscarriages of justice under the previous system of consideration by Home Office ministers....
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 19, 2020 | Cases
Publishing Hate Material – Tough Sentences Can Follow The recent case of Jay Davison acts as a stark reminder of the consequences that can flow if hate material is published. Davison was convicted of three offences of publishing material with intent to stir up...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 16, 2020 | Information
A Summer of Protest? As we slowly exit the Covid19 ‘lockdown’ we have seen several protests in major cities. As life moves toward a more ‘normal’ footing, whatever that may be, and as we enter the Summer months, protest action may likely...
