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Joint enterprise: Why all the moaning?

Since my submission to the Justice Select Committee looking again at the use of Joint Enterprise in the criminal courts there has been considerable further pressure placed on Government to change its stance. MP’s on […]

By Sam Stein On November 6, 2014  0 Comment
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New Calls Made For Domestic Abuse Law

There have been fresh calls for a so called domestic abuse law that would specifically cover psychological abuse in relationships. Home Secretary Theresa May has called for consultation with politicians regarding the proposed new law, […]

By Sam Stein QC On August 24, 2014  0 Comment
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Mother Who Killed Toddler Given 11 Years

A mother who beat her three year old toddler son to death has been given an 11 year prison sentence, sparking outrage that she could be back on the streets within just seven years. The […]

By Sam Stein QC On August 18, 2014  0 Comment
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Cliff Richard Interviewed Over Historical Sex Allegation

Sir Cliff Richard voluntarily attended a police interview, after returning to the UK following news that police had raided his Berkshire home. The singer answered questions regarding a historical offence that relates to allegations of […]

By Sam Stein QC On August 14, 2014  0 Comment
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Response To the Justice Committee’s recent announcement regarding Joint Enterprise

On 20 June 2014 Sam Stein QC and Andrew Jefferies QC drafted a letter in response to the Justice Committees recent announcement regarding the principal of Joint Enterprise. You can find the content of that letter by […]

By Sam Stein QC On June 21, 2014  0 Comment
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