Everything You Need to Know About the Proceeds of Crime We have all read newspaper articles reporting that a drug dealer or fraudster made hundreds of thousands from their offending but was ordered to pay back a much smaller amount. That is not always the end of the matter. Take a look as we explain…
Does Denial Impact Parole? You have been convicted of a crime you didn’t commit, your appeals are exhausted, and you serve time in prison. Part way through, you’re eligible for parole. You hope finally to get out and put this behind you. The parole board give you their decision, but parole is refused, seemingly because…
What Happens When Disqualified Directors Ignore the Order Recently, three men from Halifax were convicted after one of them was found to have run a company whilst disqualified. The other two were convicted of assisting him. If you’re thinking of trying to evade a director’s ban, be aware that it can lead to a criminal…
Women in Prison and the Criminal Justice System Take a look as we explore women in prison – including the problems, what can be done to help, recommendations and how we can assist. Prison is supposed to be hard. It is, after all, a punishment. But it’s also designed to help people address their behaviour…
What’s a Temporary License? The government has conducted a review of the process for prisoners to be released on temporary licence (ROTL); the drive behind the changes being the rehabilitation of offenders. Research has shown that working in the community prior to release significantly reduces the likelihood of re-offending, and ex-offenders in employment are up…
