How many years do you get for murder UK?
One of the most frequently asked questions regarding murder cases in Scotland is, “How many years do you get for murder?” In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the legal aspects of murder sentencing in Scotland, exploring the various factors the courts consider and the potential duration of imprisonment. Understanding Murder and Culpable Homicide […]
What is the punishment for falsely accusing someone?
Accusing someone falsely of a crime, especially serious offences such as sexual crimes and historical sexual offences, is a grave matter. This blog explores the legal implications and charges that can be brought against individuals making false accusations, shedding light on the complex legal framework designed to uphold the integrity of the justice system in […]
New drug-driving limits to be introduced this month
Police Scotland’s preparations for the new roadside drug-driving test has been welcomed by Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf. According to Mr Yousaf, the new drug-drive limits, which will be introduced on 21 October 2019, means Scotland is ‘far ahead of anywhere else in the UK’. What are the existing laws surrounding drug-driving in Scotland? Currently, it is […]
Nearly half of all crimes in Scotland are motor vehicle offences
The latest statistical bulletin released on the 24th September revealed that motor vehicle offences accounted for 47 per cent of all offences recorded in Scotland during 2018/19. Despite this, there has been an eight per cent drop in the number of motor vehicle offences recorded since 2017/18 – from 127,015 to 117,015. These figures are also […]
Scotland experiences increase in cybercrime
There has been a 57 per cent rise in the number of ‘account takeover’ cases this year; where digital scammers have used emails, smartphone apps and texts to obtain personal data and take over people’s credit card accounts. The research, which was conducted by KPMG in their latest Fraud Barometer, also noted an increase in […]
First public consultation of its kind to ‘demystify’ Scotland’s sentencing process
The Scottish Sentencing Council will reveal how judges arrive at their sentencing decisions and will ask criminal justice organisations, charities, academics, and the wider public if they agree. This draft guideline, which aims to promote greater consistency in the sentencing process, is the second in a set of three general guidelines. The first, which outlined […]
Scheme launched in Aberdeen to clampdown on drug dealers
A pilot scheme has been launched in Aberdeen to clampdown on drug dealers exploiting people as suppliers, in what is known as “cuckooing”. After the success of initiatives like Operation Corner in Peterhead and Fraserburgh, Police Scotland are now trying to replicate the criminal strategy in Aberdeen. Cuckooing – where dealers commandeer homes of people […]
Panel to review how sexual offence trials are conducted in Scotland
The Lord President, Lord Carloway, has commissioned a review of how Scottish courts conduct rape and other sexual offence cases. Lord Carloway hopes to develop proposals on how to improve the way cases are handled for complainers and witnesses, without compromising the rights of the accused. Chaired by Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian, the review panel […]
Culpable Homicide laws to deem employers responsible
The sister of an electrician who was killed in an incident deemed preventable at work, has supported a bid to reform the laws surrounding Culpable Homicide. Louise Taggart, brother of Michael Adamson who was killed in 2005, shares his case in the hope it will serve as a deterrent for employers. The bill – named […]
Failed appeal for man who threatened his ex-partner with intimate photographs
The Sheriff Appeal Court rejected an appeal from a man who was given a community payback order after threatening to share intimate images of his ex-partner with her children. The appellants claim that the ‘revenge porn’, as it was coined, was not abusive and was dismissed by the court. Sheriff Principal Duncan Murray and Appeal […]