Practice Notes: Crime
Court of Appeal increase unduly lenient sentence for kidnap of Angel Lynn
The sentence was referred for review after members of the public raised concerns
Online Safety Bill: senior managers to be criminally liable for offences within two months of Bill becoming law
The government has announced a raft of changes to the previously published draft Bill
Cash injection to boost pay for criminal legal aid lawyers
'It remains to be seen whether the investment will be enough to halt the exodus from criminal defence work' – Law Society president
The rising threat of fraud
Sharon Sergeant considers the rise in fraud, scams, financial grooming and exploitation
Defence duty: legal A&E? Q&A with Raheema Jamal
Q&A with Raheema Jamal, consultant criminal defence solicitor with London firm, Wainwright & Cummins LLP
Pre-recorded cross-examination in the fast lane
Jonathan Doak, John Jackson and Debbie Cooper review provision of special measures for vulnerable witnesses under cross-examination
DWF successfully defends former CEO of Redcentric Plc accused of misleading the stock market
The former CEO was completely exonerated by a jury after a 14-week trial
The power of proactivity in criminal defence
Matthew Claughton looks at the benefits of pre-charge engagement in criminal cases
Best evidence guide
The MoJ's guidance covers interviewing victims and witnesses and use of special measures
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