Introduction The criminal law has always struggled to deal with breaches of the criminal law committed by persons acting in the capacity a corporate entity, … Read more

Introduction Traditionally, criminal investigation, prosecution and trial have been organised and conducted on the basis that the relevant participants are in each other’s physical presence. … Read more

Introduction Fatal police shootings of civilians during pre-planned operations have been increasing in England over the past few decades. Although the total numbers are still … Read more

Introduction In Commissioner of the Independent Commission of Investigations v Police Federation and Others (Jamaica)  [2020] UKPC 11, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council … Read more

Introduction One of the fundamental aims of the EU is the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice encompassing its Member States. Within … Read more

Introduction In 2017 the UK government introduced restrictions on the police use of ‘pre-charge bail’ following widespread and sustained concerns with the manner and extent … Read more

As noted in the main April issue of Criminal Justice Notes, the UK primary legislation applicable to the challenges presented by the spread of Covid-19 do … Read more

Introduction The designation ‘police state’ is generally associated with a situation in which the police (or other executive authority) are conferred with sweeping discretionary powers … Read more

Introduction Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA introduced the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) to provide a speedier and more simplified extradition facility between EU Member States. It … Read more

Introduction The Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Act 2020 came into force on the 26 February 2020. It is an emergency measure introduced by … Read more