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29/06/2026

Neurodiversity in Criminal Law: Navigating the Justice System

Neurodiversity is something that is considered and recognised in criminal justice system with specific guidance around policing, arrests, charging and support in the criminal court process. This article draws on Stephanie Roe’s discussion on the SEN Talks podcast about neurodiversity

11/12/2025

Senior Consultant Solicitor Paul Morris writes in The Times

Many lawyers will know how brutal the collision between fame and vulnerability can be in the criminal justice system. Over three decades I have represented a range of celebrities from pop stars to sports stars. Yet none have exposed the

18/09/2025

Failure to prevent fraud – Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 has introduced an offence of failure to prevent fraud for large organisations which came into effect on 1 September 2025. This new offence means that organisations may be criminally liable where an

08/09/2025

Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO)

In 2021, Westminster Council implemented a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO). This PSPO covers most of St James’s ward, Knightsbridge and Belgravia, and was renewed in December 2024 for a further three years. It was imposed by the council to

04/08/2025

Age Restrictions in the Online Safety Act

The Online Safety Act (OSA) 2023 has seen recent changes aimed at protecting individuals from illegal or age-inappropriate content online. Prominent in these changes are rules preventing children from accessing primary priority content online, which includes: – Pornography,– Content that

12/05/2025

False Communications Offence

The Online Safety Act (OSA) 2023 introduced a series of new communications offences which came into force on 31 January 2024. Although the Malicious Communications Act 1988 and Communications Act 2003 continue to reprimand ‘grossly offensive’ and ‘indecent’ messages, the

07/05/2025

Offence of Spiking

A specific offence of drink spiking looks to be introduced in the Crime and Policing Bill. Spiking is recognised as a crime but is covered by different pieces of legislation including the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. What is

21/01/2025

The Law on Driving Without Insurance in the UK

In the United Kingdom, all vehicles are legally required to be insured at all times under the Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) rules. This obligation applies regardless of whether the vehicle is in motion or parked. The Motor Insurance Database and

15/01/2025

Driving with a Foreign Licence in the UK

The UK permits driving with certain foreign licences, but the rules vary depending on the country of issuance, the driver’s residency status, and the duration of stay in the UK. How long can I drive in the UK with a

06/01/2025

Fraud and Scams at Christmas – What Are They and How Can You Protect Yourself?

Fraud and Scams at Christmas The Christmas period, for many, is a time for celebrating, relaxing and spending time with family and loved ones, and whilst we all may be taking a day or two off, scammers and fraudsters are