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Common assault and battery

Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...

Conspiracy to defraud

Conspiracy to defraudOffence of conspiracy to defraudConspiracy to defraud is a common law offence which was expressly preserved by section 5(2) of...

Criminal damage

Criminal damageGeneralSimple criminal damage is triable either way unless the value of the alleged damage is £5,000 or less, in which case the offence...

Perverting the course of justice

Perverting the course of justiceElements of the offence of perverting the course of justicePerverting the course of justice is a common law offence...

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Possession with intent to supply

Possession with intent to supplyPossession with intent to supply a controlled drugIt is an offence for a person to have a controlled drug in his...

Produced in partnership with Red Lion Chambers 19th May

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Absolute and conditional discharge

Absolute and conditional dischargeThis Practice Note reflects the procedural code for sentencing offenders in England and Wales (Sentencing Code) that...

19th May

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Automatism

AutomatismDefinition of automatismAn act is done in a state of automatism if it is done by the body without control by the mind, (eg it is a spasm or...

19th May

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What happens when a client receives a custodial sentence?

What happens when a client receives a custodial sentence?This Practice Note reflects the procedural code for sentencing offenders in England and Wales...

Produced in partnership with Flora Page of 23 Essex Street 19th May

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Community order requirements

Community order requirementsThis Practice Note reflects the procedural code for sentencing offenders in England and Wales (Sentencing Code) that...

19th May

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Threats to kill

Threats to killThe offence of threats to killThe offence of threats to kill is an offence which can be tried in the magistrates' court or the Crown...

19th May

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Privilege against self-incrimination

Privilege against self-incriminationBackgroundThe concept of privilege against self-incrimination, which is commonly referred to as one distinct...

Produced in partnership with Aine Kervick and Will Hayes of Kingsley Napley LLP 19th May

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Defence disclosure in criminal proceedings—defence statements and defence witness notices

Defence disclosure in criminal proceedings—defence statements and defence witness noticesThe Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA...

Produced in partnership with Hannah Thomas of 2 Hare Court and David McNeill of 5 St Andrew's Hill 19th May

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Indecent images of children

Indecent images of childrenThe criminal offencesThe Protection of Children Act 1978 (PCA 1978), the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (CJA 1988) and the...

19th May

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Applying for the return of seized cash

Applying for the return of seized cashApplication by the person from whom the cash was seizedWhen cash has been seized, an application can be made by...

19th May

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False accounting and false statements under TA 1968

False accounting and false statements under TA 1968False accountingA person who falsifies or conceals information required for an accounting purpose,...

19th May

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Fraud by failure to disclose and abuse of position

Fraud by failure to disclose and abuse of positionFraud by failure to disclose information while under a legal duty to do so An offence of fraud by...

19th May

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Controlling or coercive behaviour offences

Controlling or coercive behaviour offencesWhat is domestic abuse?There is no statutory offence of domestic violence or domestic abuse, however, it...

19th May

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NMC disciplinary process

NMC disciplinary processNursing and Midwifery CouncilThe Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulatory body for all nurses and midwives...

Produced in partnership with John Donnelly and Sam Shurey of 2 Bedford Row 19th May

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Witness intimidation

Witness intimidationIntimidation of witnesses and jurorsIntimidation of witnesses and/or jurors is an offence under section 51 of the Criminal Justice...

Produced in partnership with Thomas Evans of 3 Paper Buildings 19th May

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Extreme pornography

Extreme pornographyPossessing extreme pornographySimple possession of extreme pornography is an offence under section 63 of the Criminal Justice and...

19th May

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Does a bankrupt commit a criminal offence if they do not disclose to their trustee in bankruptcy any new or increased income?

Does a bankrupt commit a criminal offence if they do not disclose to their trustee in bankruptcy any new or increased income?A bankrupt is subject to...

18th Aug

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Fraudulent disposal of property

Fraudulent disposal of propertyFraudulent disposal of propertyA bankrupt commits an offence if they make, or cause to be made, at any time after the...

11th Aug

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Breach of bankruptcy restriction order

Breach of bankruptcy restriction orderBankruptcy restrictionsFollowing an order for bankruptcy, the bankrupt person is prohibited form a number...

11th Aug

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Failure to deliver up property, concealment of criminal property and failure to account for losses

Failure to deliver up property, concealment of criminal property and failure to account for lossesOffence of failure to deliver up property to, or...

11th Aug

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Obtaining credit without disclosure of status

Obtaining credit without disclosure of statusObtaining credit—engaging in businessA bankrupt is guilty of an offence if:•either alone, or jointly with...

11th Aug

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Concealment or falsification of books and papers

Concealment or falsification of books and papersProceedings for offences of concealment or falsification of books and papersThe Insolvency Act 1984...

11th Aug

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Offences involving breach of disqualification orders

Offences involving breach of disqualification ordersBreach of bankruptcy offence under Section 11 Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 The...

Produced in partnership with Cameron Brown of 9–12 Bell Yard 11th Aug

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False statements and failing to inform

False statements and failing to informProceedings for offences of false statements and failing to informThe Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986) creates a...

11th Aug

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Fraudulent dealing with property obtained on credit and receiving property from a bankrupt

Fraudulent dealing with property obtained on credit and receiving property from a bankruptDealing with property on creditA bankrupt is guilty of an...

11th Aug

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Fraud in obtaining voluntary arrangements

Fraud in obtaining voluntary arrangementsFalse representation or fraud for purposes of obtaining creditors' approval The Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986)...

11th Aug

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Absconding and fraudulent dealings with property

Absconding and fraudulent dealings with propertyProceedings for offences of absconding and fraudulent dealings with propertyThe Insolvency Act 1986...

11th Aug

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Offences of non-disclosure in bankruptcy

Offences of non-disclosure in bankruptcyFailure to submit a statement of affairsIt is an offence for a bankrupt to fail to make accurate disclosure in...

Produced in partnership with Cameron Brown of 9–12 Bell Yard 11th Aug

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