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Ruling regarding the incorrect assertion by the foreman that a guilty verdict was unanimous, rather than a majority one

Case Law
 In the case of R v Haji 2024, the conviction for fraud was safe where two jurors stated the foreman's assertion of a unanimous verdict was incorrect but failed to raise their concerns promptly with the court.

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Amendments to Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 from 15 January 2025

Legal Update

 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment No. 2) Order 2024 (SI 2024/1361) makes the following changes to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (the Act), in force from 15 January 2025 

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Driving under the influence of drink/drugs - panic attacks

Legal Q&A

 A suspect suffering a panic attack when required to provide a sample for analysis in drink/drive cases, is sometimes suggested as being a reasonable excuse for not providing the sample. What is the situation?

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Welcome to our legal feature 'In the Spotlight'

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

  • Demystify complex legislation
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Welcome to our Annual Summary 2023/24

Welcome to our Annual Summary 2023/24

We continue to be the leading online information resource of current legislation for the police forces of England and Wale......

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Blackstones Police Operational Handbook 2025

Blackstones Police Operational Handbook 2025

The only portable, succinct law reference for police officers on the beat

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Top 100 SOW's

Top 100 SOW's

Download a report of the most used Standard Offence Wordings and Codes for quick reference in custody suites.

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Summary Only Offences

Summary Only Offences

View the fifty most commonly used summary only offences listed in categories for ease of use.

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