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Drug offences cover a wide range of criminal activity and can vary considerably in severity. At the less serious end of the spectrum, allegations may involve the possession of a controlled drug or substance for personal use. More serious cases often concern large-scale operations involving the production, distribution or supply of substantial quantities of illegal […]
11/09/26
‘Hacking’ is the act of identifying and exploiting weaknesses in a computer, smartphone, tablet or network system to gain unauthorised access to personal or organisational data. While some individuals engage in hacking lawfully to help protect confidential information and strengthen security, the term is generally associated with cybercrime and computer misuse, which amounts to a […]
09/09/26
When the police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) seek to conclude a criminal investigation without proceeding to a formal court prosecution, they may opt for an ‘out of court disposal.’ This involves choosing from a range of options, such as a simple caution, a conditional caution, community resolution, a fixed penalty notice, or a penalty […]
07/09/26
The number of offences committed via social media platforms such as malicious communications, cyberflashing and numerous others have increased, and media outlets are regularly highlighting high-profile incidents involving individuals who have published or shared harmful content. As the use of platforms such as Snapchat, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X and Instagram continues to grow, it seems […]
04/09/26
Where a road traffic collision has caused serious injury, the police will usually conduct a detailed investigation. Those suspected of committing driving offences will commonly be informed that they are being investigated for either careless or dangerous driving. Careless driving generally involves inattention, misjudgement or a lapse in concentration that falls below the standard expected […]
02/09/26
HMRC Revenue and Customs officers, police officers or other appropriate authority officers may seize cash exceeding one thousand pounds where there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that it constitutes recoverable property, represents the proceeds of crime or is intended for use in unlawful conduct. The cash may initially be detained for up to forty-eight hours. […]
28/08/26
All businesses must take active steps to prevent their services from being used to facilitate money laundering, and those operating within a regulated sector are required to implement and maintain effective anti-money laundering procedures. If a supervisory authority is satisfied that a person or business has breached the Regulations, or has been knowingly concerned in […]
24/08/26
