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What is Section 60? (without suspicion searches)

Section 60 has been authorised in some areas of the UK as a result of recent public unrest and rioting - providing the police with extended powers in certain situations. So what is Section 60? How long does Section 60 last, who does it affect - and what does it legally enable the police to do? The experienced...

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New Spiking Legislation and Safety Measures

Drink spiking laws have recently been revised in response to a significant rise in cases across the UK - with the number of recorded incidents increasing by more than five times within the last five years,...

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What Constitutes Abuse of Position of Trust?

Individuals in a “position of trust” are people who have been assigned a role involving direct contact with children and young people aged 18 or below. In this article, the specialists at DPP Law define...

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Understanding Child Sex Offences Committed by Children

The severity of penalties for the offence of sexual activity with a child is well-known - with the potential for custodial sentences reaching 20 years and over for crimes of this kind that feature aggravating factors...

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The Criminalisation of Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images

The Criminalisation of Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images The digital alteration and manipulation of video, also known as deepfaking, has become more and more sophisticated and convincing in recent years. A report by Deeptrace into...

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How to Respond to Non-Contact Sexual Crime Allegations in the Workplace

If you’ve been falsely accused of non-contact sexual crimes at work, that accusation will almost invariably be investigated by your organisation’s Human Resources department - and possibly other bodies, depending on the progress of the complaint...

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Can You Legally Carry A Knife?

Knife crime has been an issue of significant concern and legislation across the UK for decades. With authorities across the country constantly cracking down on the possession of knives and bladed articles, there is the...

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