All articles by Anthony Edwards
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OpinionDamage limitation for past misdeeds
Criminal Records, Privacy and the Criminal Justice System | Edward Jones, Jessica Jones
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FeatureSpecimens, sentencing, terrorism, enforcement
Evidence Miller v DPP 2018 EWHC 262 (Admin) emphasises the importance of appropriate adults at the police station in relation to those with mental health disabilities and provides a welcome example of s78 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) being used to exclude all evidence obtained in breach of ...
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FeatureCriminal: General defences
In R v Riddell [2017] EWCA Crim 413 the court confirmed that self-defence can potentially be a defence to allegations of both dangerous and careless driving.
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FeatureCriminal - statutory changes
The criminal law provisions of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 have been brought substantially into force and with unusual speed. Urgent provisions were brought into force on royal assent on 31 January 2017. These included a redefinition of ‘sexual exploitation’ in the Sexual Offences Act 2003 so as to ...
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FeatureCriminal law: Sentencing guidelines
The Sentencing Council has issued a series of significant guidelines.
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Opinion
BOOK REVIEW: Interpreting Evidence: Evaluating Forensic Science in the Courtroom (2nd edition)
Both litigator and advocate may be pleased to turn to this book in an attempt to understand the real significance of expert evidence.
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FeatureOffensive weapons, sentencing and costs
Changes to the law on weapons, sentencing and disqualification.
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FeatureDrugs, dogs, curfews and costs
Changes to the law around psychoactive substances, dangerous dogs and legal aid travel costs.
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OpinionEasy way round new bail limits
Policing and Criminal Justice Bill must do more to reduce uncertainty for suspects and victims.