by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Apr 29, 2022 | Law
The Attorney General has referred questions of law to the Court Appeal, acting in her role as the Guardian of the Public Interest. The questions concern the proper scope of defences to criminal charges that arise from protests and what directions should be given to...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Apr 10, 2022 | Law
The Sentencing Council is an independent body promoting greater consistency in sentencing while maintaining the independence of the judiciary. The Council is responsible for developing sentencing guidelines for use by the judiciary and criminal justice professionals...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jan 20, 2022 | Law
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is seeking views on a proposed update to legal guidance on homicide, to assist prosecutors considering the public interest when dealing with suspects in deaths arising out of failed suicide pacts and so called ‘mercy killings’. A...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Dec 19, 2021 | Law
A public consultation on a new ‘Victims’ Law has begun, according to the Justice Secretary, which would ensure increased victim input during the criminal justice process. The Crown Prosecution Service, the police, and the courts would all have to account...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Dec 11, 2021 | Law
The Policing and Crime Act 2017 gained Royal Assent on January 31. By setting time restrictions for police bail, the Act makes major modifications to present pre-charge bail regulations. The act enacts a number of changes to existing rules involving PCCs, complaints...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Nov 4, 2021 | Law
The Sentencing Council is responsible for producing guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and criminal justice professionals. The Council keeps the guidelines under review and publishes new ones where appropriate. A new consultation has been published looking at...
