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Historic Sexual Abuse Allegations
In the criminal justice system in the UK, historic sexual abuse cases can be the most difficult. Richard Egan provides an overview of the law relating to historic sexual abuse and some of the ways the challenges to launching a defence to an unfounded allegation may be overcome. Read Richard’s article in full at Allegations… Read more »
Operation Notarise
The latest police operation relating to historic child abuse allegations has been in the media following the arrest of 660 people alleged to have been involved in the abuse of minors. Read Richard Egan’s article on the latest developments at Operation Notarise: The Legal Implications of Accessing Child Abuse Images Online
Prison hostage case shows risks of legal aid cuts
The results in the case of Tuckers’ client Feroz Khan could demonstrate the risks that are being taken with the security of the prison estate as a result of cuts to legal aid funding, according to Fiona Dunkley, Higher Court Advocate at Tuckers Solicitors. Acting under the instructions of Solicitor, Meltem Uygur, and briefed along side… Read more »