Domestic violence

Bribing a victim

Contacting a complainant with an offer can turn one file into two. This capsule explains the additional exposure and why it escalates quickly.

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Arrest, detention & release

Can police reply to your texts from a seized phone

Operating a seized phone raises distinct privacy questions. This capsule explains the limits and how the resulting evidence is contested.

Sexual offences

Community sentences could some serious sexual offences be excluded

Availability of community-based sentences for serious offences continues to shift. This capsule explains where the question currently stands.

Drugs

Confidential informants

Informer privilege protects identity almost without exception. This capsule explains how the defence works around it when challenging a search.

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