Issue 2  9th September 2017

Lammy Review

David Lammy MP's review into the treatment of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system.

Crossbow at the Oval

A man has been arrested after a crossbow bolt was fired into the Oval cricket ground during a match. The 35-year-old was held on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm following the incident on the afternoon of 31 August.

16-years for Sexual Offences Committed Using the Internet

Using fake Facebook profiles and posing as a child, Paul Leighton, 31, befriended teenagers in the USA, Canada and Australia, and then persuaded them to send naked or sexual images of themselves. He then used the pictures or videos to blackmail the frightened children into becoming abusers themselves, threatening to send the images to family members.

'Upskirting' Offence Considered

David Lidington, the Secretary of State for Justice, told the House of Commons that consideration was being given to making 'upskirting' a specific offence. This follows criticism that the existing legal provisions are unsatisfactory.

Dangerous Cycling Offence Considered

Ministers are considering whether laws on dangerous driving should be applied to cyclists after the death of a woman who was hit while she crossed the road.

Solicitor General - Preventing and Controlling Economic Crime in the Modern World

The Solicitor General summarises the state of fraud prevention in the UK: the role of the CPS, the role of the SFO, Deferred Prosecution Agreements, use of the Bribery Act 2010, and changes brought in by the Criminal Finances Act 2017.