Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) are a common additional order imposed by a court following convictions for sexual offences. They may include preventing travel overseas, restrictions on certain forms of employment and limiting internet usage for the offender. A SHPO lasts for a minimum of 5 years and has no maximum length. The purpose of […]
Councils crack down on fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. There has been a significant rise in the amount of fly-tipping incidents in recent years and Councils are clamping down on the disposal of domestic waste, especially in London. Those who are found guilty of fly-tipping, following a prosecution, could receive a substantial fine and/or a custodial sentence. […]
Drug Driving: ‘The New Offence’
In general terms, it is illegal to drive if either: You’re unfit to do so because you’re on legal or illegal drugs You have certain levels of illegal drugs in your blood – ‘The New Offence.’ Prior to March 2015, the only way the police could arrest a driver of a vehicle they suspected of […]
