Blog
Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
31 May 2019
What will happen next in the prosecution of Boris Johnson?
Rarely can the saying that a week is a long time in politics have been more true than in the case of Boris Johnson. The telescoped timetable for the election of the next Conservative leader, which was announced last week, clearly favoured him, given the large lead he has over his closest rivals. But the decision of District Judge Margot Colman has turned that advantage on its head. For there is no realistic chance that the prosecution against Johnson can be despatched before Conservative MPs decide on the two candidates to go before the membership.
29 May 2019
The duty of candour applies to represented and unrepresented private prosecutors
On the 26th of October 2018 the High Court consisting of Gross LJ and Sweeney LJ granted an order for costs against the private prosecutor in R (on the application of Kay and Scan-Thors (UK) Limited) v Leeds Magistrates’ Court [2018] EWHC 1233 (Admin) to the sum of £250,000.
29 May 2019
Victim Impact Statement for Business: your opportunity to be heard
We often act for businesses who have been the victims of crime. The Code of Practice for Victims of Crime (‘the Victims’ Code’) allows an opportunity for the voice of the business to be heard by way of an Impact Statement for Business (ISB).
10 April 2019
Justice delayed is not justice denied in a recent slip and trip case successfully prosecuted by Aviva
On 3 April 2019 Bradford Crown Court has given a 21 months suspended jail sentence and six-months curfew order to Farida Ashraf, who pleaded guilty to fraud in a slip and trip case.
31 October 2018
Sexual Abuse Compensation: Civil Claims for Criminal Allegations
The #Metoo movement, which started just over a year ago, has brought to the surface the prevalence of sexual abuse. Led by the entrainment industry, and fuelled by social media, the movement has empowered individuals around the world to speak out against sexual assault and harassment.
