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Jury Equity
Jury Equity. The recent case of HM Solicitor General v Trudi Warner has highlighted a little-known but increasingly prominent issue of “jury equity”. The issue is neatly summarised in this part of the judgment: The trial of several defendants affiliated with the environmental group Insulate Britain was due to begin at Inner London Crown Court on […]
Cutting Agents and Drugs Sentencing
Cutting Agents and Drugs Sentencing. It is widespread for drugs to contain an adulterant or cutting agent, and the presence of cutting agents often leads to arguments when it comes to sentencing. There are typically two scenarios. The first is where, during the police investigation, a large amount of cutting agent is seized alongside the drugs. […]
Legal Privilege Review
Legal Privilege Review. Clients must understand that the information shared with their lawyer is privileged, meaning it will remain confidential in almost all circumstances. This rule, known as legal privilege, is a cornerstone of our justice system, providing security and protection. Legal privilege is critical to a functioning justice system, and the reasoning for this […]
New Public Order Powers In Force
New Public Order Powers In Force. New public order powers to prevent individuals from causing repeated serious disruption came into force on 5th April 2024. The Government says that: “In recent years, we have seen an increase in protest tactics that are dangerous and cause serious disruption. The Government is committed to ensuring that the hard-working […]
Immigration Offences – New Sentencing Guidelines Being Proposed
Immigration Offences – New Sentencing Guidelines Being Proposed. A package of six new sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of immigration offences in England and Wales has been published by the independent Sentencing Council following changes in legislation. Under the proposals, judges and magistrates will – for the first time – have dedicated sentencing guidelines for immigration […]