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Facial Recognition

Facial Recognition. The College of Policing has published a guide to the use of live facial recognition technology. The guide is intended to ensure a consistent approach across forces with a clear legal and ethical framework. The College sets out five aims for the guidance: live facial recognition (LFR) technology should be used in a responsible, […]

Parole Reform

Parole Reform.The Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, has announced a reform package for the parole system. A “Root and Branch” review focussed on the following areas: An evaluation of the parole reforms to date – looking at overall performance, the response to the pandemic, the effectiveness of the reconsideration mechanism and any rule changes that would […]

Crackdown on waste crime

Crackdown on waste crime. The Environment Agency Chief Executive, Sir James Bevan, has made a speech on waste crime at an event with Let’s Recycle and the Environmental Services Association. The Executive said that he called waste crime the “new narcotics” six years ago. In the same way, it took some time for the authorities to […]

Drug Driving Crackdown

Drug Driving Crackdown. The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has announced a consultation on the issue of whether those convicted of drug driving should have to undergo rehabilitation. Those convicted of drink driving, as opposed to drug driving, are usually offered the drink driver rehabilitation course. If successfully completed within the set time, the offender is […]

Speed Camera Jamming

Speed camera jamming. Jason Moore recently appealed against his conviction for perverting the course of justice. He had fitted a Laser Star to his van. This device has the capacity to jam a speed meter and act as a parking sensor. A number of years later, he drove the van and passed some roadside speed monitoring […]

Witness Intimidation and Perverting The Course Of Justice

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 and also monitors their use. New draft guidelines for the offences of witness intimidation and perverting the course of […]

Cyberflashing

Cyberflashing. The Government has announced that a new offence of cyberflashing is to be introduced. The offence will be included in the Online Safety Bill as part of the Government’s efforts to ensure laws keep pace with emerging crimes. What is cyberflashing? Typically, cyberflashing involves a person sending an unsolicited sexual image via social media, dating […]

Counterfeit and Pirated Goods

Counterfeit and pirated goods. Europol has issued a report on the way criminal networks have adapted to new opportunities and demand for products generated by the pandemic. The Intellectual Property Crime Theft Assessment 2022 was produced by Europol and the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It is a strategic report updating policymakers and the public […]

Tates merges with Cohen Cramer solicitors

Please note that Tates has now merged with the firm of Cohen Cramer solicitors. The department which will be dealing with your case is called O’Garra Cohen Cramer. The same people who have been dealing with your case at Tates will still be looking after you. We are pleased to inform you that in the […]

Terrorism sentences and the Fishmonger Hall attack

Terrorism sentences and the Fishmonger Hall attack. The government recently introduced a package of measures aimed at keeping the public safe from terrorists by imposing longer prison terms. The Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act came into force in April and introduced a new “serious terrorism sentence” and provides a minimum term of 14 years and monitoring for […]