by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 8, 2020 | Crime
Damage of Statues – Sentencing Implications On Sunday 7 June protesters in Bristol tore down the statue of Edward Colston and swiftly deposited it in the local harbour. The statute had been in situ for 125 years and had previously attracted a petition of over...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | Crime
Reporting restrictions Although there is a general principle of open justice, that those who appear in court can be reported on, there are some exceptions. It is a contempt of court to publish anything to the public which creates a substantial risk that the course of...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Crime
Postal Offences As the Coronavirus crisis has forced almost everyone to spend more time at home, home deliveries have rocketed as people have been forced to shop online. While this means that many people will be at home to receive deliveries, there have been reports...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | May 29, 2020 | Crime
Increase in sentences for aggravation related to disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity Section 146 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 states that if the following circumstances are present, it must be treated as an aggravating factor during sentencing,...
by Levy Solicitors | Feb 4, 2020 | Crime
End of automatic release for some persons convicted of terrorist offences On Sunday 1st February 2020 Sudesh Amman wore a fake suicide vest and stabbed two people in Streatham. Amman had only recently been released from a prison sentence imposed for spreading...
by Levy Solicitors | Jan 28, 2020 | Crime
Prison Contraband The government has announced further funding to strengthen security measures at several prisons. The funding will go towards advanced body scan technology, aimed at preventing drugs, weapons, mobile telephones and other prohibited items from entering...
