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The National Crime Agency (NCA) has confirmed that previously closed grooming gang cases are now being reopened as part of a nationwide review. Eight cases have already been sent back to police forces for reinvestigation. This is the first step in what is expected to be a large-scale reassessment of hundreds, potentially thousands, of cases.

2009 sees the introduction of the Attorney Generals Prosecutors’ Convention.

Those who deal with cases brought by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (DBIS) for offences under Insolvency Act 1986 Part IX Chapter VI (ss. 353 – 362) will also be familiar with the various authorities often cited by the Department in the sentencing guidance.

In August 2025, the Law Commission of England and Wales announced a comprehensive review of homicide law, covering murder and manslaughter. The review began with a call for evidence, which closed in Autumn 2025. We examined the review at that stage in Law Commission’s Review of the Law of Homicide and again in April 2026 in Homicide Review.

Being accused of possessing indecent images can be overwhelming and distressing. In many cases, individuals have never been in trouble before and are shocked to find themselves under investigation. It is important to understand that every case turns on its own facts. The law in this area is complex, particularly because it involves digital evidence, and there are a number of potential defences that may arise depending on the circumstances.

A split-second decision can change lives forever. In one-punch manslaughter cases, a single impulsive blow, perhaps thrown in anger, fear or misguided bravado, leads to a tragic death. These ‘death by a single punch’ incidents are more common in the UK than many realise. Dozens of families every year are left devastated, with one family grieving an unimaginable loss, and another family shocked and fearful as their loved one faces a homicide investigation for an outcome no one intended. It’s a tragic reality, one moment of anger, one fatal assault involving a single blow, and two lives (and families) ruined.

Does current UK asset forfeiture law strike the correct balance between the interests of the general public in the recovery of the proceeds of crime and the rights of the defendant?

Facing an allegation of murder or manslaughter is one of the most traumatic experiences a person, and their family, can endure. For those under investigation, the legal process can feel bewildering, yet the consequences can be life changing. And, for loved ones, particularly where someone is remanded in custody, the sense of helplessness can be overwhelming.

The UK Government has set out to reform the way that healthcare professional regulators work to modernise and bring the regulatory system up to date. As part of the plans to reform, the General Medical Council (GMC) became a multiprofessional regulator responsible for the regulation of physician associates (PAs) and anesthesia associates (Aas) from December 2024.

In a move that will evoke comparisons with US style plea bargaining the Attorney General has issued Guidelines on plea discussions in cases of serious or complex fraud.

Imagine being under investigation for offences involving indecent images of children, months pass with no end in sight, and you’re left in limbo, anxious for answers. A new HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection report (April 2026) looks at why these investigations often drag on and vary so widely across England and Wales. The report, “The policing response to the investigation of online child sexual abuse and the management of registered sex offenders”, reveals a system under strain with surging demand and inconsistent practices.

Does current UK asset forfeiture law strike the correct balance between the interests of the general public in the recovery of the proceeds of crime and the rights of the defendant?

If someone you love has been arrested for murder or manslaughter, the shock can be overwhelming. You may be frightened, confused, and desperate to help, especially if it feels like everything is moving faster than you can keep up.  

Being under investigation for a false rape allegation can be terrifying. These cases are among the most serious and sensitive in the criminal justice system, often involving one person’s word against another’s, with scientific and medical forensic evidence playing a prominent role. As a person under investigation, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by terms like “SARC exam”, “forensic evidence”, and “DNA analysis”. 

The law around indecent images is evolving fast to keep up with artificial intelligence. Today’s AI tools can create incredibly realistic sexual images and videos, including of children, from scratch or by manipulating innocent photos. These “synthetic” indecent images raise urgent questions: is it illegal to make or possess them if no real child was physically harmed? What about AI “deepfakes” that put someone’s face into a sexual image?

If you or someone close to you is facing an allegation of murder, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, frightened and unsure what will happen next. Murder investigations move quickly, the consequences are severe, and the process can feel impenetrable to anyone unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. 

If you or someone close to you is facing an allegation of murder or manslaughter, you are likely going through an extremely stressful and frightening time. Modern criminal investigations often heavily rely on DNA evidence murder cases – frequently portrayed as a near-infallible “gold standard” for proving guilt.