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The UK Prison System at Breaking Point: The 2024 Capacity Crisis and Its Ripple Effects

The UK’s prison system is facing an unprecedented crisis this year, with facilities across England and Wales nearing full capacity. As of…
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“The Staircase” – Not Guilty verdict entered and defence costs order awarded against the CPS for unreasonable behaviour

Whilst Andy Rootsey may not be expecting to appear anytime soon in a Netflix crime Docuseries about the case that concluded at Lewes…
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**Announcement: Postponement of our Iceland Trek and Charity Campaign Update**

Dear all, It is with a heavy heart that I announce we have had to postpone our highly anticipated Iceland trek, which…
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Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council: a closer look at the litigation landscape

Court mandated alternative dispute resolution following the landmark ruling in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council: a closer look at the litigation…
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Criminal Appeals Mooting Competition 2024

To continue our charity campaign to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK, we are delighted to announce the date for the final…
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Luke Gittos Secures Acquittal

Luke Gittos secured the acquittal of a defendant charged with road traffic offences.The prosecution alleged that the defendant had 'confessed' to using…
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Court of Appeal – Successful resistance to His Majesty’s Solicitor General’s reference in respect of an unduly lenient sentence

Andy recently acted for his client ‘MG’ in proceedings before Warwick Crown Court in respect of a sophisticated and complex offence of…
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Diversifying the Legal Profession

Sat in the advocates canteen at the Old Bailey – the Central Criminal Court, I marvelled at the Lady Chief Justice –…
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Unveiling Stop and Search

A crucial part of being a citizen is understanding your rights. At Murray Hughman, we consider it to be extremely important to…
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Murray Hughman Quiz Night For Alzheimer’s Research UK

To continue our charity campaign to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK, we are hosting a quiz night at Cheam Sports Club…
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Unpacking and Understanding Duress

We at Murray Hughman think it is really important to give people practical insights into criminal law in case you, or someone…
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Prosecution Drop Case Against Principal Defendant in Large Scale Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine

Last week, we secured the dismissal of charges in a complex multi-kilo conspiracy to supply cocaine. The client was alleged to be…
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