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Calls for Tougher Penalties for Criminal Drivers
New research by road safety charity Brake has apparently found strong support for strengthening both the charges and sentences faced by criminal drivers. Around 91% of people questioned agreed that if someone causes a fatal crash when they get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs, they should be… Read more ...Sex Crimes on the Rise across the UK
There were more than 100,000 sexual assaults across the UK in the last year according to official statistics on criminal offences. The new figure marks the first occasion that the number of sexual offences has reached such a landmark, with an increase of 29% compared to the figures from the… Read more ...Calls for Crack-Down on Driving Offences but Softer Approach on Drugs
Over 52% of drivers questioned by RAC say that tougher penalties should be applied to motorists who use their phones illegally while driving. Only 41% said they believed the current standard penalty of three penalty points and a fine of £100 was the right level of punishment. However, despite a… Read more ...Human Trafficking Laws Come into Force
New legal measures designed to tackle human trafficking and improve support for victims came into force in Scotland on 31st May 2016. The Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 includes the possibility of a sentence of life imprisonment for those convicted of human trafficking or slavery, servitude and forced… Read more ...Law Society Seeks to Ensure Adequate Access to Justice Through Legal Aid
The Law Society of Scotland has produced a video which highlights the significance of legal aid in ensuring adequate access to justice in Scotland. Research indicates that the public strongly supports legal aid, with an Ipsos Mori survey indicating that 81% of the public agree that legal aid is worth… Read more ...More Witnesses to Give Recorded Evidence as Part of Scottish Court Reform
More witnesses in Scotland will be permitted to give evidence electronically allowing them to avoid attending court. The move is part of what is being seen as a radical shake-up of the Scottish legal system. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS), have recently published a report which calls for… Read more ...Beltrami & Co wins Criminal Law Award
Beltrami & Co are very pleased to announce the acquisiton of a 2016 award win. M&A Today awarded us Law Firm of the Year for Criminal Law in Scotland. M&A take votes from over 163 countries globally and the awards recognise dedication to excellence on a global basis. Read more ...Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Scotland Award
We are delighted to announce that Beltrami & Co has been chosen as the winner of the 2016 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award: Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Scotland. Read more ...Sex Offences Account for Two Thirds of High Court Cases
New figures from prosecutors have revealed that two-thirds of all High Court cases involve sexual offences. The news comes following criminal statistics that showed that although crime in Scotland was down overall, the number of sexual assaults was up. Crime figures in Scotland showed that there was a 5% increase… Read more ...More From Our News Archive
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