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Damage - lawful excuse

Legal Q&A

 Can you explain the provisions of section 5(2)(b) of the Criminal Damage Act 1971?

Passing through Parliament – The Crime and Policing Bill

Legal Article

 The Crime and Policing Bill 2024–25 introduces significant legislative reform across policing and criminal justice. In this article, PNLD Legal Adviser Ruth Owen provides a summary of some of the interesting changes and offences introduced under the Bill, relevant to a policing context.

Ruling regarding the importation of cannabidiol (CBD) products

Case Law
 In the case of R v Patel 2025, convictions for fraudulent evasion of drug importation restrictions and possession of cannabis with intent to supply were safe where court found no evidence the cannabis imported contained less than 0.2% THC and found the legal advice as to guilty pleas sufficient.

In the Spotlight

Welcome to our legal feature 'In the Spotlight'

Bringing focus to a legal topic, making your professional life simpler by:

  • Demystify complex legislation
  • Improve your legal knowledge
  • Evidence continuous personal development
  • Understand how to apply the law competently

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In the Spotlight