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…
What is Tread? ‘TREAD’, which stands for ‘Transformation Resolution Education Adult Diversion’ is a new team which was set up by Northumbria Police in September 2021. Northumbria Police estimate that…
What does this mean for Boris now?
Over 50 fixed penalty notices (FPN) have now been issued, as part of the Met Polices’ investigation into lockdown-breaking Downing Street parties. It has been revealed this week that…
Will Boris Johnson be arrested?
The difference between being interviewed ‘under caution’ & interviewed as a witness As you are no doubt aware, the…
If you receive a letter from the Department of Works and Pensions or the city council to attend interview, under caution, regarding a suspected change in your circumstances you…
Can I be done for drink driving on an e-scooter?
Over the last few months, orange scooters have appeared in city centres across the country. These e-scooters, available for use to anyone with a smartphone, are part of a…
A government campaign began recently advising people to beware of what they post on social media about ongoing legal proceedings. This is important not only because it can affect…
On 29th April 2021, the Domestic Abuse Bill passed both Houses of Parliament meaning that the Domestic Abuse Act will soon come into force. There is now a statutory…
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