by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Nov 30, 2023 | News
The Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) (England and Wales) Order 2023 was laid before parliament on 31 October 2023, which has important implications for the owners of the dog breed “XL Bully”. This statutory instrument will be accompanied by other...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Nov 22, 2023 | News
New analysis of government figures reveals that, for the first time on record, more than 100,000 children in England and Wales have a parent in prison. The official Ministry of Justice estimate indicates that, on average, each male prisoner has 1.14 children,...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 19, 2023 | News
Fans are being warned they face being banned from football matches – and next year’s Men’s European Championships – if they commit tragedy-related abuse as prosecutors publish additional guidance this week. The Crown Proseuction Service has updated its prosecution...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jul 22, 2023 | News
Up to 12,000 prisoners in England and Wales at risk of being released homeless will be offered temporary housing for up to 12 weeks as part of the Community Accommodation Service scheme. In 2019/20 (the last pre-COVID performance publication), there were approximately...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 15, 2023 | News
In April 2023, Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) are due to come into force in certain pilot areas (Section 342A to 342K of the Sentencing Code). The conviction must be for an offence which was committed on or after the first day appointed by regulations for...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Jan 27, 2023 | News
New laws, in force from 1 October 2023 will make a number of amendments to the regime governing regulated and reportable substances under the Poisons Act 1972. The purpose of the amendments is to strengthen existing safeguards that are in place to prevent the illicit...
