October 2, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Contempt of Court The case of Tommy Robinson, or to give him his real name, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has brought this issue into the […] Read more
September 26, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Private Probation Providers Fail Offenders and Society A few years ago, the National Probation Service was split into two. The exiSting service maintained its supervision of high-risk […] Read more
September 25, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Is being sexist or misogynist a crime? The answer is sometimes, but not always. Two years ago, Nottinghamshire Police decided to label misogyny and offences targeting women […] Read more
September 20, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Do I have to give the police my phone PIN? The simple answer is no, but there are potential consequences in certain circumstances. When can they ask? It is arguable […] Read more
September 12, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet What to expect as a witness If you have provided a statement for the prosecution or for the defence you may be called to court to […] Read more
September 3, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet What power do the police have to test my eyesight? There has been much ado in the press about police forces undertaking random checks on motorists and revoking licences at […] Read more
August 30, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Supplying drugs or possessing with intent to supply These are the more serious offences relating to drugs that can lead to lengthy custodial sentences. What drugs are illegal […] Read more
August 28, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Why was Ben Stokes found not guilty? Who is Ben Stokes? He is the England cricketer who was charged with affray and acquitted by a jury. But […] Read more
August 21, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet Racially aggravated offences In recent years legislation has been enacted to ensure that crimes demonstrating a hostility towards certain groups of people are […] Read more
August 16, 2018 DW Blog No comments yet What to expect as a witness If you have provided a statement for the prosecution or for the defence you may be called to court to […] Read more