Tom Edwards examines the rise of cryptocurrency and its impact on the criminal justice system, including the regulation of cryptocurrency…
The growth in ‘county lines’ cases involving young defendants, themselves victims of trafficking, poses particular issues: practical steps that may…
Colin Aylott KC and Sarah Day explore the clues indicating the future focus and direction of the Serious Fraud Office…
Since September I have been the CBA Chair. It’s certainly been interesting. The workload is almost endless, so it is…
Jonathan Lennon explores how the recent case of R v S provides more ammunition for pro-active defenders. Criminal solicitors will…
Siobhan Gray KC, Joanne Kane, and forensic scientist Jo Millington ask whether the Streamlined Forensic Report procedure is fit for…
Colin Aylott QC and Marie Spenwyn explore whether proposals to tackle knife crime will be effective. Proposals for knife crime…
With the arrival of a new Prime Minister, the prospect of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal…
In light of the upward trend and growing concern over the SFO’s tendency to require individuals to answer questions or…
Richard Furlong asks why there have been so few successful prosecutions of multinational corporations for bribery and corruption offences. Shortly…
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…