General Law

Dec 21

By MAJ Law

Canada set to legalise drugs

Canada has announced it will decriminalise possession of controlled substances The decision comes following the declaration of a national health epidemic. According to the BBC, over 2000 people died from over-doses alone in British Columbia last year. Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart said the…

Jun 7

By Conor Johnstone

Don’t be forced into pleading guilty

The Criminal Law Solicitors’ Association has today published guidance to Criminal Advocates in respect of initial disclosure of the prosecution’s case. You may be surprised to hear that you are not entitled to any of the evidence against you prior to a first court hearing. This limits the advice…