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Aggravated Trespass

Aggravated Trespass is an offence under section 68 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. It can only be tried in the magistrates’ court and carries a maximum penalty of three months’ imprisonment. A person commits the offence of aggravated trespass if he trespasses on land in the open air and, in relation… Continue reading Aggravated Trespass

Sexual Harm Prevention Orders – Recent Changes

Section 174: Standard of proof On 29th November 2022, section 174 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force, making a substantial legal change concerning the making of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders. Section 174 amends sections 103A(3) and 122A(6) of the 2003 Act to provide that the court when considering an… Continue reading Sexual Harm Prevention Orders – Recent Changes

Government Supports a New Public Sexual Harassment Offence

Public sexual harassment (‘PSH’) will be made a specific offence through government-backed legislation. It is believed that creating an offence would contribute to cultural change and send a clear message that this behaviour is unacceptable. PSH can, when it happens, lead to adverse emotional effects on the victims, including impacts on their mental health. It… Continue reading Government Supports a New Public Sexual Harassment Offence

Police Cells For Prisoners

The Ministry of Justice has announced emergency measures that will see some people who ought to be in prison instead placed in police cells. The capacity pressure is specific to the adult male estate, and there is ample capacity in the women’s and youth estates. There are currently about 83,000 people in prison At the… Continue reading Police Cells For Prisoners