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Judicial College publishes updated version of the Youth Defendants in the Crown Court bench book

On both a personal and a professional level, it might be worth reviewing The Highway Code given that it’s being updated this weekend.

It’s always struck me as odd that a youth can receive a maximum sentence of 2 years detention, by way of a Detention & Training Order, in the Youth Court.

Guidance on changes to the Firearms Law are now available in circular (008/2021), helping antique gun owners understand their responsibilities.

What the case of Mansfield v DPP [2021] EWHC 2938 (Admin) means for an abuse of process defence.

The protection of emergency workers looks set to become law and hand tougher sentences to people convicted of assaulting emergency workers.

Here’s a question that we regularly deal with as solicitors or advocates: is it possible my client needs an intermediary?

I'm currently defending a 21-year-old male who was tricked and trafficked to the UK with a promise of a better life.

This article is the second in a series which aims to explore some common themes in the cross examination of vulnerable witnesses by providing tips and illustrative examples.

The PDS Advocacy Team’s Confiscation Group provides expert representation in POCA and other confiscation related hearings.