The offence of false imprisonmentFalse imprisonment is a common law offence but it is more common as a civil action in tort (see Practice Note: False...
OmissionA defendant must be shown to have had the relevant mental state of mind or intention at the time that the act comprising offence is committed....
The purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the offences under section 1, 2 and 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). It...
The offence of aggravated vehicle-takingA person is guilty of aggravated vehicle taking if:•they take a conveyance without the owner's or other lawful...
Competency—general ruleThe most common way for evidence to be adduced is through the testimony of a witness. A witness is said to be competent if they...
BackgroundThe concept of privilege against self-incrimination, which is commonly referred to as one distinct protection, actually arises from a number...
The power of the court to order the forfeiture of property under the PCC(S)A 2000The Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 is the principal...
Any informal request or formal application for the return of property seized by an investigating authority during a criminal investigation will depend...
Offence of cheating the public revenueThe offence of cheating the public revenue is a common law offence triable only on indictment. This means that,...
The right to bailThe Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) gives a general right to bail to:•any person appearing before a magistrates’ court, youth court or Crown...
The Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) gives the court power to:•vary any conditions it has imposed on bail in the proceedings•impose conditions in cases where...
ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. For information on trials of children and young people, see: Trial of Children...
The Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) Regulations 1987, SI 1987/299, made pursuant to section 22 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985...
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