Judiciary
The Duty to the Court and the Limits of Pro Bono Advocacy
At a recent set-aside hearing in a county court, counsel for the claimants, acting pro bono through a legal charity, Advocate, made oral submissions opposing […]
Lancashire
Insulting comments circulated by email from Lancashire Constabulary
Public safety messaging only works when the messenger shows judgment, restraint, and professionalism. Unfortunately, a recently circulated email by Lancashire Police concerning teenagers rescued from […]
Judiciary
The Civil Court judgment made under jurisdiction that never existed
In April 2024, District Judge Nathan Banks, while sitting in the County Court at Manchester entered final judgment against a defendant: a permanent injunction under […]
Sussex
Sacked police officer Ian Noakes demands takedown
A Brighton police officer has been jailed for a year for perverting the course of justice. Ian Noakes, 41, of Beacon Hill, Ovingdean, was convicted by a jury at Brighton Crown Court after a three-day trial last week. PC Noakes, who was based in Brighton, was jailed on Monday (5 July) at Hove Crown Court […] […]
Judiciary
DJ Banks (Manchester Court) Defends Phantom Claim to Protect Errors
District Judge Nathan Banks of the Manchester Civil Justice Centre faces an oral hearing, challenging an order he made arising from a unissued claim […]
Merseyside
Merseyside Police Forced to Concede Judicial Review After Attempting to Bury Corruption Allegations
In the opaque world of police complaints, the “Appropriate Authority“, often referred to as the ‘AA’ holds all the cards. They decide what is a […]
Judiciary
Preston Magistrates Court – Intentional abuse of the complaints process to protect a lying Court Usher
The integrity of our justice system depends not only on the judges who preside in courtrooms, but on every official who acts on its behalf. […]
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Police agree to remove fabricated rape allegations from police systems
In what can only be described as a grudging concession to mounting legal pressure, South Yorkshire Police (SYP) has finally agreed to deleted ‘police’ fabricated […]
Greater Manchester
Former Greater Manchester police officer Rick Pendlebury, pleads “Not Guilty” to charges under the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992
A sacked Greater Manchester Police Sergeant, and sacked Head of Safeguarding at the Maggie Oliver Foundation has denied publishing the identity of a sexual abuse […]
British Transport
Police Assault Case: Dismissal Without Criminal Charges Sparks Two-Tier Justice Concerns
A volunteer British Transport Police (BTP) officer, Sgt Oliver Wilson, was sacked last month after admitting to punching a 17-year-old girl during an arrest at […]
West Midlands
Breach of Recording Rules or Signs of Two-Tier Justice?
In a case that raises serious questions about accountability within the ranks, Chief Inspector 25144 Lyon of West Midlands Police is set to face a […]
HOCR & NCRS
Home Office Counting Rules (HOCR) and the National Crime Recording Standard (NCRS) explained
In England and Wales, the way police record crimes is governed by two key frameworks: the Home Office Counting Rules for Recorded Crime (HOCR) and […]