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CRIME

Reasonable Doubt and the Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases

When acting for the prosecution in a criminal case, a legal representative must be able to prove that the defendant is “guilty beyond reasonable doubt” in order to secure a conviction. This means the prosecution bears...

CRIME

Breakdown of the GBH Sentencing Guidelines

GBH - or Grievous Bodily Harm - is a serious violent crime and is treated accordingly by the UK’s legal system. In this article, the legal experts at DPP Law, a team of specialist criminal...

ACTIONS AGAINST POLICE

Challenging Police Misconduct Under PACE 1984

PACE 1984 is an Act of Parliament in the UK, and is a particularly significant resource in cases of suspected police misconduct due to its role in the regulation of police powers and in public protection. ...

SEXUAL OFFENCES

Can You Use Social Media as Evidence in Sexual Offence Cases?

If you are involved in a sexual offence case, or if you have been accused of a crime of this kind, it’s extremely important to understand how your digital information could be used as part of...

ACTIONS AGAINST POLICE

Making Claims Against Public Authorities

By their nature, public authorities are required to act in the interests of their communities. However, at times, their decision-making may be flawed or unjust as a result of blind spots or unconscious bias. Issues...

ACTIONS AGAINST POLICE

Your Rights in a Police Negligence Case

While the chief purpose of any police force is to uphold the law and to protect residents of their area of jurisdiction from harm, any officer or department may be affected by bias (unconscious or otherwise),...

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