The offence of possession of a bladed articleThe offence of having a bladed article in a public place can be tried in either the magistrates' court or...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance impacted by the Scottish government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. For information...
BackgroundThe concept of privilege against self-incrimination, which is commonly referred to as one distinct protection, actually arises from a number...
Discretionary life sentencesA discretionary life sentence is a life sentence given to an offender in respect of an offence for which life imprisonment...
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...
Section 9 and Schedule 1 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE 1984) afford access to material that cannot be obtained by an application...
The offence of misleading omissionsEngaging in a commercial practice that is a misleading omission is made an offence by the Consumer Protection from...
Proceedings for offences of false statements and failing to informThe Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986) creates a number of offences relating to material...
Offence of failure to deliver up property to, or concealing property from official receiver or trusteeA bankrupt commits an offence if they: •fail to...
False representation or fraud for purposes of obtaining creditors' approval The Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986) creates a specific offence relating to...
Dealing with property on creditA bankrupt is guilty of an offence if, in the 12 months before the petition, or in the initial period, they disposed of...
Breach of bankruptcy offence under Section 11 Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 The purpose of the offences is to punish bankrupts who have...
Bankruptcy restrictionsFollowing an order for bankruptcy, the bankrupt person is prohibited form a number activities for a period of 12 months while...
A bankrupt is subject to an ongoing duty to co-operate with their trustee in bankruptcy (trustee) pursuant to inter alia section 333 of the Insolvency...