by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jul 26, 2025 | Information
False imprisonment is a cornerstone tort in the protection of personal liberty within English law. It serves as a vital check on the powers of both public authorities and private individuals. At its core, it ensures that no one is unlawfully deprived of their freedom...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 19, 2024 | Information
The Institute of Economic Affairs (‘IEA’) has published a damning report into the performance of the Serious Fraud Office (‘SFO’) and argues that it should be reformed into a Serious Economic Crime Office (SECO) with a wider remit covering...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 20, 2024 | Information
Following widespread public disturbances over the last few days, the police will likely seek to arrest many hundreds of suspects in the coming weeks. Some people may be expecting that early morning knock, but others may well be surprised to learn that they are thought...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 20, 2024 | Information
On 18th July 2024, Judge Christopher Hehir sentenced five defendants convicted of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance for coordinating direct action protests on the M25 over four days in November 2022. One defendant received a sentence of 5 years; the other four...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 20, 2024 | Information
The Law Commission has published a consultation paper reviewing the law on contempt of court. The Law Commission proposes to do away with centuries-old distinctions between “criminal contempt” and “civil contempt” in favour of a modern, streamlined set of contempt...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jun 28, 2024 | Information
When advising on the consequences of a criminal conviction, the focus is primarily on the immediate sentence, which can range from a discharge to life imprisonment with no prospect of release. Of course, many other things must be considered, such as banning or...
