The systems of pre-charge bail and release under investigation (RUI) underwent significant changes in 2022 when Schedule 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into effect. In Brief Following the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts...

Can mobile phone forensics be used for child sexual offence cases?

• Posted2022-12-20 01:02
• AuthorUmar Zeb

When someone is accused of a criminal offence, they may be subject to a digital forensics investigation. In child sexual offence investigations, mobile phone forensics are likely to be used by the police to obtain important evidence for a prosecution. In...

Is sex in public a criminal offence in the UK?

• Posted2022-12-18 00:00
• AuthorDanny Parkash

Having sex in public is a taboo subject for many and, understandably, there is often some confusion over whether the act could be considered a criminal offence. It is important to remember that, even if you are not seen having sex by a member of the public,...

There may be certain scenarios where, if you believe that you have committed a crime, turning yourself in to the police would be beneficial. That said, it is important to understand where this would be the appropriate course of action and what the potential...