Under ‘section 60’ of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, you can be searched without reasonable grounds in a designated area, if serious violence is anticipated. Such searches could only … [Read more...]
Disclosing Criminal Records – a question of proportionality!
Revealing criminal records is not always proportionate and fair - a ruling by the Supreme Court Background: You may recall our article ‘A sentence for life?’ back in August 2018, which reported … [Read more...]
Part 2 – ‘Dual Nationality – A Continued Right to Family Life’
Part 2 – ‘Dual Nationality – A Continued Right to Family Life’ Introduction We wrote last week regarding the case of ‘Lounes’ which was referred by the High Court to the European Court of Justice … [Read more...]
Dual British Nationality: a risk to your family’s freedom?
Dual British Nationality: a risk to your family’s freedom? Introduction On 30th May 2017 it is expected that a full sitting (a rare occurrence) of the Grand Chamber of European Court of Justice … [Read more...]
Caught Speeding? – New Guidelines, Tougher Sentence(s)
Caught Speeding? – New Guidelines, Tougher Sentence(s) On 24th April 2017, revised sentencing guidelines have come into force, updating the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, s.89(1). The revised … [Read more...]