Insights from Daniel Woodman & Co
October 3, 2018
October 3, 2018
Section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010 makes it an offence for a company to bribe another with the intent of obtaining or retaining business […]
October 2, 2018
October 2, 2018
The case of Tommy Robinson, or to give him his real name, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has brought this issue into the public eye, but what is it […]
September 26, 2018
September 26, 2018
A few years ago, the National Probation Service was split into two. The exiSting service maintained its supervision of high-risk offenders, mainly those serving lengthy sentences […]
September 25, 2018
September 25, 2018
The answer is sometimes, but not always. Two years ago, Nottinghamshire Police decided to label misogyny and offences targeting women as hate crime or hate incidents. […]
September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018
The simple answer is no, but there are potential consequences in certain circumstances. When can they ask? It is arguable that the police could ask you […]
September 12, 2018
September 12, 2018
If you have provided a statement for the prosecution or for the defence you may be called to court to give evidence at the defendant’s trial. […]
September 3, 2018
September 3, 2018
There has been much ado in the press about police forces undertaking random checks on motorists and revoking licences at the roadside. So, what are their […]
August 30, 2018
August 30, 2018
These are the more serious offences relating to drugs that can lead to lengthy custodial sentences. What drugs are illegal to supply? It is an offence […]
August 28, 2018
August 28, 2018
Who is Ben Stokes? He is the England cricketer who was charged with affray and acquitted by a jury. But the video showed him hitting someone? […]
August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
In recent years legislation has been enacted to ensure that crimes demonstrating a hostility towards certain groups of people are treated more seriously than before. If […]