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WHEN IS A CONSPIRACY THE WRONG CONSPIRACY?

Helen Johnson Solicitor Advocate at Johnson Astills When the prosecution decide to charge an offence of conspiracy they have to prove that there was an agreement to commit a criminal offence, eg to supply drugs. Evidence of

The Right to Affordable Justice: The Bach Commission

At Johnson Astills we are committed to providing affordable representation and advice to all our clients. On 22nd September 2017 the Bach Commission, setup by Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner and former barrister Lord William Bach, issued its final

What is a Secure Accommodation Order?

A Secure Accommodation Order can be made under Section 25 Children Act 1989. This Order allows children’s services to place a Looked After Child under the age of 16 in secure accommodation, on welfare grounds, if one