COMMUNITY Law Gazette – Interview with Dale Beeson Dale Beeson, one of our solicitor-advocates here at DPP Law, has been featured in the Law Gazette regarding his latest high profile case that he's worked on. Read More
SEXUAL OFFENCES What Does the Law Say About Underage Sex in the UK and What Is The Age Of Consent In England? Underage sex with a minor is a topic that has dominated headlines for decades. But what is the actual law surrounding the age of consent in England? In this article, we’ll take a look at... Read More
CRIME 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... Read More
CRIME 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... Read More
COMMUNITY DPP Raise Money for Testicular Cancer Charity CheckEmLads The David Phillips & Partners team are slapping each other on the back after raising £1, 650 for CheckEmLads a testicular cancer charity. Read More
CRIME 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? Read More