by admin | Mar 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
There has been a steady increase in the number of prosecutions for crimes aggravated by prejudice in recent years. In the modern era it is becoming increasingly unacceptable to stigmatise others on the basis of race, religion, sexuality or disability and the public...
by admin | Mar 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Public order offences in Scotland include common law crimes such asĀ breach of the peace and statutory crimes such as threatening or abusive behaviour and harassment. Whilst many people are charged with public order offences each year in Scotland they can in fact be...
by admin | Mar 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Domestic crime is an area of Scots criminal law that is viewed as high priority by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in Scotland at present. Crown public policy dictates that domestic crimes should be prosecuted at all costs and it is very unlikely that...
by admin | Mar 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
The prosecution and punishment of offences relating to controlled drugs is in Scotland is governed by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. There are many types of drugs offences, from possession charges to production, supply and importation. Our solicitors are highly...
by admin | Mar 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
There are many different types of sexual offence in Scotland. These include rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, lewd & libidinous practices, incest, public indecency, sexual exposure, prostitution offences, child pornography offences and unnatural crimes (such...
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