News: December 2014

High Court orders the NCA to pay victims of crime

Following a three day trial in the Chancery Division, the High Court has today made a declaration that some of the money...

23rd December 2014

Tax consultant unlawfully arrested by HMRC

Following a short trial in the High Court, Mr Justice Knowles found that an HMRC officer had made an unlawful arrest and that...

18th December 2014

G4S guards acquitted of manslaughter of Jimmy Mubenga

Three G4S guards responsible for restraining Mr Mubenga as he attempted to frustrate the UK Border Authority's order for his...

17th December 2014

Two police officers cleared

Two Bedfordshire Police Officers have been cleared of misconduct in public office, with PC Christopher Thomas also found not...

11th December 2014

Sun Journalist Nick Parker cleared of misconduct

Trevor Burke QC led Patrick Hill in the defence of The Sun's Chief Foreign Correspondent at the Central Criminal Court.

11th December 2014

Court of Appeal rules in firearms case

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal brought by the Crown Prosecution Service relating to the definition of prohibited...

9th December 2014

Royalty protection officer cleared

An SO14 Royalty Protection Officer was cleared by unanimous jury verdict in allegations of assault of a fare dodger and...

8th December 2014