If the police are investigating you for a crime, they may decide to release you on pre-charge bail (more commonly referred to as being released on bail). This can be a confusing situation and leave you with plenty of questions about what will happen further...
If you are being investigated for a criminal offence, the prospect of your case proceeding to trial can be daunting. It is natural to look for signs that your case may be dismissed by the police or CPS, as this is often the best possible outcome. If the...
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. In Brief In England and Wales, statutory rape is a sexual offence where a victim is deemed legally unable to provide...
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. In Brief In the UK, rap and drill lyrics, music videos, and social media posts are increasingly used by the Crown...
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...
In Brief Under UK law, protesting for or against the Gaza conflict is legal under the Human Rights Act 1998 , which protects freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. However, these rights are not absolute; protests become illegal if they involve hate...
