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.
Fine for Deputy High Court Judge
Deputy High Court Judge fined following guilty plea to driving through a red traffic light. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Air weapons consultation
The Scottish Government is consulting on plans to create a new licencing regime for air weapons. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Government closes legal loophole
The Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act came into force on 24th September, and closed a legal loophole which arose following the Appeal Court’s judgement in the case of Petch and Foye v. HMA. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on that subject.
Police launch rape prevention campaign
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland (ACPOS) has launched a new campaign across Scotland to highlight recent changes to the law on rape. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Drop in offensive weapon crimes
The Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC has welcomed the drop in crimes of handling an offensive weapon reported in the statistical bulletin published by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Crime down on Britain’s railways
The long term downward trend in crime on Britain’s rail systems has continued with a 9.1% fall in notifiable crime in 2011/12, the eighth successive year crime has gone down. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
New prosecution policy on transmission of sexually transmitted infections
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has issued guidance on the intentional or reckless sexual transmission of, or exposure to, sexually transmitted infections. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey on drug use
Scotland’s Chief Statistician has published the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2010/11: Drug Use report. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
Special committee to probe organised crime in the EU
A special parliamentary committee on organised crime, corruption and money laundering has been created by Parliament. Contact McSporrans today for expert legal advice on this subject.
