USA cracks down on texting while driving
The U.S. Department of Transportation has called for a complete ban on cell phone (including smartphones) use by drivers, reports FindLaw.com. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Government investing to reduce reoffending
Funding has been awarded by the Scottish Government to 23 organisations working across Scotland to help break the cycle of reoffending. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Defending your home in England and Wales
Householders in England and Wales will have greater protection from burglars in future. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Government closes legal loophole
The Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act came into force on 24th September, and closed a legal loophole which arose following the Appeal Court’s judgement in the case of Petch and Foye v. HMA. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on that subject.
Police launch rape prevention campaign
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) has launched a new campaign across Scotland to highlight recent changes to the law on rape. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Tougher checks for sex offenders
All registered sex offenders in England and Wales now face much tougher checks. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Criminal contributions to legal aid
The Law Society of Scotland has raised serious concerns over the detail of new legislation which introduces financial contributions for many of those receiving criminal legal aid. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Lowest number of homicides since 1983
Overall crime measured by the 2011/12 Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW, formerly the British Crime Survey) was unchanged from the previous year, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Drop in offensive weapon crimes
The Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC has welcomed the drop in crimes of handling an offensive weapon reported in the statistical bulletin published by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
New campaign launched for anniversary of motor insurance law
As the Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) law to tackle uninsured motoring reaches its one year anniversary, statistics show good progress but also that that there is still work to be done as there are an estimated 1.2 million uninsured drivers on our roads. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
