26 Jan 2025 | Blog
Res gestae evidence has been admissible for many years. It was a common law exception to the rule against hearsay which was preserved by the Criminal Justice Act 2003. The use of res gestae evidence in cases involving allegations of domestic abuse has increased in...
16 Jan 2025 | Blog
In the competitive world of criminal law, building a robust network and raising your professional profile are essential for success. Networking events and platforms like LinkedIn offer criminal law solicitors opportunities to connect with peers, potential clients, and...
16 Jan 2025 | Blog
The landscape of criminal law in the UK is expected to undergo notable changes by 2025. In the UK, 6.66 million crimes were recorded by police in 2023/24. The crime rate in England and Wales has generally been decreasing over the last decade (although it certainly...
27 Nov 2024 | Blog
As the festive season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate the joy and togetherness that Christmas brings. However, for those working as duty solicitors, this time of year can be particularly demanding. The Christmas period often results in increased workloads,...
25 Nov 2024 | Blog
In a series of blogs, we are speaking to our CLSA membership and asking them why they chose to qualify into Criminal Law…. Was it a passion from an early age, something inspired by events in their life, or a complete accident? Robert Gregory of Robert Gregory...
11 Nov 2024 | Blog
The Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme trains and provides Registered Intermediaries (RIs) to facilitate communication with around 9,000 vulnerable victims and witnesses in police investigations and criminal trials each year. RIs have unique...
23 Oct 2024 | Archive
A coalition of 119 criminal law firms has cautioned the government against interpreting their submission of applications for the new legal aid contract as a genuine intent to sign it. In a letter endorsed by some 119 prominent figures in the sector, the firms informed...
23 Oct 2024 | Blog
In a time when witches were feared more than bad costume parties, the UK Witchcraft Act made its chilling debut in 1542, officially turning spell-casting into a crime punishable by death! But, like a Halloween prank, the Act was repealed and re-established 20 years...
23 Oct 2024 | Blog
In recent years, the recognition of neurodiversity within the legal system has become increasingly important and is positively gaining more attention within academia and policy in the Criminal Justice System. Criminal Law Solicitors are now, more than ever, expected...
8 Oct 2024 | Blog
The sun was shining in the vibrant city of Liverpool for the Criminal Law Solicitors Association (CLSA) Annual Conference, which took place on Friday 4 October 2024 at the Doubletree Hilton. With a sold-out crowd of passionate legal professionals, the conference was...
