COMMUNITY Shahid is Volunteering in Bangladesh If you’ve watched the news recently, you’ll have noticed that the headlines are often dominated by the suffering of men women and children refugees in developing countries, as they flee from their war-torn homes. ... Read More
DRIVING OFFENCES What is the conviction code for speeding? For every type of speeding offence there is a conviction code. These are used by law enforcers as a shorthand for the offence committed. Each conviction code will indicate the type of speeding offence, together with... Read More
CRIME The Criminal Finances Act 2017 On the 27th April, The Criminal Finances Act 2017 (CFA) received royal assent. The Act is a radical overhaul and modernisation of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002’s anti-money laundering scheme. Read More
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