Posting Revenge Pornography to Become a Criminal Offence in Scotland
McSporrans criminal solicitors’ latest news on all aspects of criminal & road traffic law. The Scottish Government plan to introduce legislation to tackle the practice of ‘revenge pornography’ – where a former partner posts explicit images of another online without their consent. The plans to be introduced to the Scottish Parliament will make it a […]
Fall in Number of Domestic Abuse Incidents
Figures show a 3% fall in the number of domestic abuse incidents reported to the police. Contact McSporrans Solicitors today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Rise in Counterfeit Goods Seized by EU Authorities
Increase of around five million in the number of counterfeit items seized by customs authorities across the EU in 2015. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Scotland to See More Electronic Tagging Sentences
Scottish Government intends to expand the use of electronic tags to help reduce reoffending levels. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Arrests Made after ‘Legal High’ Ban
Three months after the introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Act figures show many arrests have been made. Contact McSporrans Solicitors today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Calls for Review of the UK’s Hate Crime Strategy
EHRC calls for a full-scale review of the UK’s hate crime laws and strategies. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Human Trafficking Laws Come into Force
New legal measures to tackle human trafficking came into force in Scotland last month. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Sex Crimes on the Rise across the UK
There were more than 100,000 sexual assaults across the UK in the last year according to official statistics on criminal offences. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Elaine Doyle Murder: John Docherty Can Appeal Without Any Limitations
McSporrans criminal solicitors’ latest news on all aspects of criminal & road traffic law. The Court of Criminal Appeal has granted John Docherty the right to appeal against his conviction of the murder of Elaine Doyle. Elaine Doyle was found dead in a lane near her family home in Greenock in 1986 after she had […]
Edinburgh Postcode Most Likely For Burglaries
McSporrans criminal solicitors’ latest news on all aspects of criminal & road traffic law. An Edinburgh postcode has topped an unfortunate list, as it was named the most likely place to be burgled in Scotland. The EH14 postcode, covering Balerno, Currie and Juniper Green, was the most likely area in Scotland for residents to be […]
