Touching someone without their consent may not always amount to a criminal offence. However, where touching is deemed to be sexual in nature, it could lead to charges being brought forward. Given how serious the charges for inappropriate touching can be,...
Assault by penetration is a very serious sexual offence. As such, the corresponding penalties for a conviction can be substantial. Being convicted of sexual assault by penetration is likely to led to lengthy prison sentences, but the exact punishment will...
If you are charged with a sexual offence in the UK, you may also be subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. This is a serious matter and is likely to have a serious, long-lasting impact on your life. Understanding what Sexual Harm Prevention Orders are...
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Self defence is, understandably, the first legal defence many people think of if they are accused of a violent crime. However, whether it can actually be used as a defence will depend on a range of factors. Here, we discuss UK self defence laws in detail,...
Upskirting may not be a term you are wholly familiar with. That said, it is important to understand what it is, especially if you find yourself accused of committing it. While Section 67 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 covered the broader offence of...
Umar Zeb, Senior Partner at JD Spicer Zeb, answers some of the top online searches relating to the Online Safety Bill. The Online Safety Bill is a new set of laws that intend to protect children and adults online. The bill imposes new legal requirements on...
It is often obvious whether certain actions are considered to be a crime. However, there is often some misunderstanding over whether the act of voyeurism falls into this category. For many people, voyeurism may not be a term with which they are familiar. It...
The systems of pre-charge bail and release under investigation (RUI) underwent significant changes in 2022 when Schedule 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into effect. Here, we provide RUI and pre-charge bail guidance, discuss what...
When someone is accused of a criminal offence, they may be subject to a digital forensics investigation. In child sexual offence investigations, mobile phone forensics are likely to be used by the police to obtain important evidence for a prosecution. In...
