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Passing through Parliament – The Crime and Policing Bill Part 2

Legal Article

 In this article, PNLD Legal Adviser Zoe McDonald provides an overview of other provisions not previously included, with an emphasis on offences and powers relating to anti-social behaviour and the protection of persons.

Ruling regarding a judge’s refusal to adjourn to allow for further medical information regarding the defendant’s autism to be obtained

Case Law
 In the case of R v Smilginis 2025, the conviction for kidnap and assault was safe when the trial judge was correct in refusing an application to allow expert evidence as to the defendant’s autism when the effect on the real issues in the case was marginal and would have a substantial effect on the continuing trial.

Extradition Act territories amended

Legal Update

 The Extradition Act 2003 (Designation of Part 2 Territories) Order 2003 is amended from 26 November 2025. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Zimbabwe, have been removed from article 2(2) of the Order. This means that they are no longer designated Part 2 territories. 

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