That defendants can lie for any number of reasons, some of which are innocent, has been well established since the…
In this article, Anjelica Smerin considers the authorities on drill music, gangs and violence. In the recent case of R v…
Overview Anna Wright considers the recent decision of R v Goodwin [2024] EWCA Crim 1383 and related authorities concerning the importance of disclosing jury…
‘Open conditions prison transfer’ is one of “the hottest topics in contemporary Public Law”, and has generated a considerably large…
The Labour MP Kim Leadbetter has introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. This is to be debated…
Introduction Problem gambling is a public health issue which largely goes un-noticed within the criminal justice system (“CJS”). Its identification…
Sometimes criminal offences will stem from misconduct by defendants during the course of their employment. This article looks at the…
Introduction In a significant moment in youth justice, the ruling in R v BGI & CMB [2024] EWCR 5 has helped…
Bail decisions in the Magistrates’ Court are often where defendants’ naturally keen sense for injustice finds itself most acutely offended:…
R v Bassaragh [2024] EWCA Crim 20 Firearms 5-year mandatory minimum sentence – pregnancy – exceptional circumstances. Principle: Appeal against…
Tom Edwards looks at the impact of the shift from Joint Enterprise to Common Purpose in the five years since…
Ben Hargreaves explores the inherent challenges in the admissibility of sexual history in sex cases. Section 41 of the Youth…
Silas Lee, pupil barrister, reviews the statutory regime on witness anonymity. Anonymous witness orders are most commonly sought by the…
An analysis of the law on fitness to plead and stand trial in the magistrates’ courts: Silas Lee reviews the…