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The legal dragnet

The legal dragnet examines the law and prosecution practice concerning secondary liability, often referred to as ‘joint enterprise’.

11 September 2024

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Why does social research matter?

Social research – as it is applied in fields like criminology, human geography and sociology – plays a crucial role in examining the social world.

2 August 2024

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Timpson claims government committed to IPP reform

Earlier this month, Lord Timpson wrote to our Director, Richard Garside, with an update on the Government’s approach to the ongoing Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) scandal.

20 September 2024
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New push to end joint enterprise ‘legal dragnet’

MPs are this week making a fresh attempt to reform the joint enterprise legal dragnet, which has seen groups of friends and associates collectively punished for the crimes of an individual.

11 September 2024