There are many steps to the police investigation procedure in the UK. If you believe that you may be subject to an investigation, it is important to be aware of what to expect and what you will need to do. We discuss the general police investigation...
During criminal proceedings, the prosecution may attempt to admit ‘bad character evidence’ to support their case. If it is admitted, bad character evidence can potentially have a major impact on a criminal trial. We discuss what bad character...
A new offence of causing death or serious injury by dangerous cycling is set to be introduced in the UK. When introduced, the offence will penalise cyclists who are deemed responsible for harming pedestrians and other road users. Like the similar existing...
Statutory rape is an extremely serious sexual offence. Being convicted of statutory rape can therefore have severe consequences. Here, we discuss what statutory rape is, what the punishment for statutory rape could be, what defences there may be for...
The fact that many police forces allow road users to upload footage and complaint details online has led to a rise in so-called traffic ‘vigilantes’. One notable traffic vigilante, known as Cycling Mikey, is said to have reported over 1,000...
There has been plenty of discussion surrounding rap and drill lyrics and whether they can be utilised as evidence in criminal trials. Over the past few years, there have been multiple instances of rap and drill lyrics being used to support criminal charges....
In a landmark case, two men from Leicestershire and South London have become the first people to be charged in England and Wales for the criminal offences of assisting a foreign intelligence service and agreeing to accept a material benefit from a foreign...
Issues have recently arisen over what defines ‘peaceful’ protest after there was a spark in demonstrations relating to the current Gaza conflict, and this has led to complications in establishing the boundaries between freedom of speech and...
Have you been accused of far-right extremism (ERWT) or terrorism? JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors can advise. We understand that criminal proceedings can have a devastating impact on the lives of defendants and their families. Our team of expert solicitors...
Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced plans to introduce a new standalone offence which intends to crack down on the act of cuckooing. We explain what cuckooing is and what changes are due to be implemented in the following article. While we hope...
