August 2026
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Here you will find news about our firm, legal updates, and discussions about legal stories and developments. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any of the issues raised in these pages.
When must a court suspend a short prison sentence?
Recent changes to the law require judges to suspend short prison sentences. In this post we look at when that must happen.
Witness coaching and the use of AI
In England & Wales, witness coaching is illegal. We look at a case where a witness used AI to coach her to answer questions at court.
Dangerous dogs – what safety precautions are enough?
How do you assess the risk posed by your dog to visitors to your property? We look at a case where the precautions taken were insufficient.
Detecting or preventing crime as a defence to harassment
Can preventing or detecting crime be a defence to harassment? We explain Hayes v Willoughby and what a defendant must show for the defence to apply.
Can your solicitor be forced to reveal your whereabouts?
Judges cannot force solicitors to reveal legally privileged information, including a defendant's whereabouts.
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