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17.04.13
sentencing guidelines on credit for guilty pleas
In Caley and others [2012] EWCA 2821 the Court of Appeal gave judgment in a number of conjoined appeals after setting out certain fundamental principles arising from its interpretation of the sentencing Guidelines Council guidance document on reduction of sentence for pleas of guilty. It made reference to the relevant statutory provision (section 144(1) Criminal…
Read more31.08.12
squatting becomes a criminal offence
On 1 september 2012 the new offence of squatting in a residential building came into force. To date homeowners have had to pursue civil remedies to remove squatters, which can be costly and time consuming. Under the new law a homeowner can make a complaint to the police who will have the power to arrest and remove squatters…
Read more2.07.12
Police bail condition 'disproportionate'
In R (on the application of Carson) v Ealing Magistrates Court [2012] EWHC 1456 the High Court was asked to consider whether the imposition of a police bail condition preventing a suspect from living at her home was lawful. The applicant was being investigated under suspicion of the racially aggravated harassment of her neighbours. On application, the…
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