by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Apr 23, 2021 | Crime
Ofsted has announced a review into sexual abuse in schools. The review will consider the processes that schools, and colleges have in place regarding whether they are good enough to allow pupils to report abuse freely. Why conduct a review? A website,...
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 Solicitors | Mar 9, 2021 | Crime
Police forces must explain the disproportionate use of police powers such as stop and search and use of force on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people or risk losing the trust of the communities they serve, a report published today has found. The Police Service...
by Levy Solicitors | Jan 5, 2021 | Crime
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of conditions which are characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and non-verbal communications. Autism is generally a hidden disability, and it may not be immediately apparent...
by Levy Solicitors | Jan 5, 2021 | Crime
There is a criminal offence of intentionally assisting offences believing one or more will be committed. Jordan Atkinson was charged with this offence and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment. The offence he assisted was wounding with intent to cause grievous...
by Levy Solicitors | Jan 5, 2021 | Crime
Most people have heard of confiscation orders, usually in the context of drugs offences. After sentence, proceeds of crime hearings can be held, resulting in a confiscation order being made to recover the proceeds of the crime. What some may not be aware of is that it...
