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Consent - Deception as to Sex in Rape and Sexual Offences

Legal Article

 PNLD Legal Adviser Zoe McDonald outlines the law and the new guidance which aims to assist prosecutors in their decision making in this complex area of law. The updated guidance clarifies the law on when deceiving someone or failing to disclose birth sex could affect consent in serious sexual offence cases.

Ruling regarding the commission of the offence of conspiracy to encourage or assist in the commission of one or more offences

Case Law
 In the case of R v Russo and Others 2025, the conviction for conspiracy to encourage or assist in the commission of one or more offences, knowing one or more would be committed contrary to section 46 of the Serious Crime Act 2007 was safe where there was no reason to conclude in law that it was not possible to commit the offence.

PACE - criteria for re-arresting on new (or fresh) evidence whilst on bail

Legal Q&A

 What are the criteria for re-arresting on new (also called fresh) evidence whilst on bail?

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