Is it a criminal offence to cut down a tree?
Sycamore Gap Tree The ancient Sycamore Gap Tree, located in Northumberland next to Hadrian’s Wall has been an iconic tree for over 300 years. The Sycamore Gap Tree became well…
Peaceful protesting and not so peaceful protesting have been headline topics within the media in recent years, mainly making the news due to their disruptive nature leading to new…
Putting the boot in: football banning orders As we enter the second half of the 2022/2023 football season, every match could be one that can make or break a season….
Do I have to pay for a solicitor at the police station?
Interview at police station If you are suspected of committing a criminal offence, you may be interviewed by the Police at the preliminary stage…
What changes are being made to police bail?
What changes are being made to police bail? On 28 October 2022, section 45 and schedule 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force, changing…
Can new evidence change a criminal law decision?
Innocent until proven guilty One of the core principles of the criminal justice system in England and Wales is that anyone accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty…
Possession of an offensive weapon
POSSESSION OF AN OFFENSIVE WEAPON It is an offence to have an offensive weapon in your possession in a public place, without reasonable excuse. For the purposes of this…
Community Alternative to Short Prison Sentences (CASPS)
What is the Community Alternative to Short Prison Sentences Scheme? Northumbria Local Criminal Justice Board and Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner have launched a pilot scheme to provide community alternatives…
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