Matthew Hardcastle
OpinionIt's good to talk
Proper engagement with the Better Case Management Revival Handbook can only be achieved by the CPS as an organisation.
OpinionConsent – a missed opportunity for an important discussion
Channel 4 drama promised to be a show that would draw attention to the complexity of sexual allegations involving school aged children, but Consent falls short.
FeatureCOVID-19: Managing health and risk whilst in police custody - an update
National Police Chiefs’ Council’s strategic overview and guidance for forces concerning custody function during pandemic is essential reading.
OpinionCOVID-19: Managing health and risk whilst in police custody
It seems timely to revisit the main provisions within PACE that are relevant to our current concerns.
FeatureOpening statement in police interviews is still an important strategy
The need for a defence lawyer to make an opening statement has been questioned, with some arguing its dangers.
OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Best defence
The 4th edition of Anthony Edwards and Roger Ede’s Criminal Defence ’should be a key text for all criminal defence firms.’