Policing and Crime Bill—pre-charge bail and police powers

Table of contents

• Original news
• What are the key proposals in this area?
• What is the rationale behind these proposed changes?
• What is the likely impact of the introduction of the proposals? Are they likely to achieve their objectives?
• Are there any gaps or anything which has not been addressed that was expected?
• What does all this mean for lawyers and their clients? What should they do next?
• How does this fit in with other developments? Do you have any predictions for future developments?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: As the Policing and Crime Bill passes its first reading in the House of Commons, Laura Higgs, associate solicitor and Kate Goold, partner, at Bindmans LLP, analyse the impact which this extensive and far-reaching piece of legislation will have on pre-charge bail and police powers.