Crime

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What Is The “Actus Reus” and “Actus Rea” Of Murder?

Under British law, the act of murder all rests on the “actus reus” – this is the term that defines whether a killing can be classified as murder or not. The original 17th century description by Sir Edward Coke, the eminent English barrister, sums up the act of murder...

What does infanticide mean?

Infanticide is an offence that occurs when a mother kills her child, whilst not fully responsible for her actions. For infanticide to be used as a defence for murder or manslaughter, the child must have been aged under 12 months.

I have been released on license – What does this mean?

Many people are released from prison in advance of when their sentence was due to end and, because of this, they are released ‘on license’. But what does being released on license actually mean?

Scrambler Bike Theft

Scrambler bike theft seems to be a crime on the rise. There has been a number of high profile police raids around the UK which have uncovered rafts of stolen dirt bikes, scramblers and other off road bikes in garages and warehouses across the country. The problem was highlighted...

The Police Seized Your Laptop – What Should You Do Next?

There are a number of reasons as to why the authorities may decide to seize your laptop, computer or mobile phone. Having your personal electrical items confiscated by the police can be distressing, especially if you feel that equipment may contain incriminating evidence against you. We’ve...

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