Sexual Offences
On the 12th April 2019, the offence commonly known as ‘Upskirting’ became a criminal offence by virtue of the Voyeurism Act 2019 (‘the Act’). Helen Holder of Kangs Solicitors comments generally. The Law | Kangs Solicitors Sexual Offences Advisory Team The Act provides that a person commits an offence if he: operates equipment beneath the […]
15/10/19
Following the collapse of a number of rape cases in recent times, including several of a ‘high profile nature’, as the result of the late disclosure of digital evidence which was discovered to seriously undermine the prosecution, police and prosecutors are seeking to remedy a perceived deficiency in the law which prevents complainants and witnesses […]
02/05/19
On the 18th March 2019, National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day, the Crown Prosecution Service (‘CPS’) announced an important procedural change when tackling those who prey upon young children. Helen Holder of Kangs Solicitors explains this fundamental change. The Fundamental Change | Kangs Sexual Offences Advisory Team The change affects the circumstances where offenders believe […]
28/03/19
Further to Helen Holder’s article on ‘Upskirting’, which appeared on this website on June 21st 2018, the Voyeurism (Offences) Act 2019 (the ‘Act’) became law on the 12th February 2019. Cagin Husnu of Kangs Solicitors sets out the law. The Offences | Kangs Sexual Offences Advisory Team The Act amends the Sexual Offences Act 2003 […]
08/03/19
Further to his previous article ‘Intimidatory Offences Sentencing Guidelines’ Naz Maqsoom of Kangs Solicitors now expands upon those new Guidelines specifically in respect of the offence of Disclosing Private Sexual Images (‘the offence’). The Offence | Kangs Sexual Offences Defence Solicitors The offence was created by section 33 Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 and is […]
29/10/18
Kangs Solicitors have successfully defended a client charged with two allegations of rape and two counts of assault by penetration. Helen Holder of Kangs Solicitors, who had control of the defence preparation, reports upon the successful conclusion at Stoke Crown Court. The Trial Process | Kangs Criminal Trial Preparation Team Our client was originally before […]
25/07/18
It has been announced by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer that the Government would back a private member’s bill, introduced to the Commons by Wera Hobhouse, to make ‘upskirting’ a specific criminal offence. This follows a campaign by Gina Martin who was the victim of ‘upskirting’ during a festival in London last year. Helen Holder of […]
21/06/18
