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NRW’s proposed draft enforcement and prosecution policy

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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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Government investigations—Turkey—Q&A guide

Government investigations—Turkey—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in Turkey...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—USA—Q&A guide

Government investigations—USA—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in USA published as...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—Hong Kong—Q&A guide

Government investigations—Hong Kong—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in Hong Kong...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—United Kingdom—England & Wales—Q&A guide

Government investigations—United Kingdom—England & Wales—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—Ukraine—Q&A guide

Government investigations—Ukraine—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in Ukraine...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—Greece—Q&A guide

Government investigations—Greece—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in Greece...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—Australia—Q&A guide

Government investigations—Australia—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in Australia...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—Japan—Q&A guide

Government investigations—Japan—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in Japan published...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—Italy—Q&A guide

Government investigations—Italy—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in Italy published...

24th Aug

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Government investigations—India—Q&A guide

Government investigations—India—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to government investigations in India published...

24th Aug

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