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Sexual Offences Law | What Has Changed and What It Means for You

Katie Scott
4 Jul 2026
Law Blog
Crime

The legal landscape around sexual offences in England and Wales is undergoing its most significant transformation in years. New statutes have created entirely new categories of offence, enforcement is intensifying, and the courts are prosecuting more cases than at any point in a decade. If you are facing an allegation, understanding these developments is essential.

Sexual Offences: Your Questions Answered

Katie Scott
26 May 2026
Law Blog
Crime

Facing an allegation of a sexual offence raises an enormous number of questions — about what happens next, what the courts can impose, and what life might look like after a conviction. Here, our specialist criminal defence team answers the questions we are asked most often.

Historic Sexual Offence Allegations | Your Questions Answered

Katie Scott
22 Sep 2025
Law Blog
Crime

Being accused of something that is said to have happened many years ago can turn your world upside down. You may feel frightened, shocked and unsure where to turn. Here we answer some of the questions clients ask us most often, to help you understand what lies ahead and how we can support you through it.

Prosecutions for Holding or Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving

Prosecutions for holding or using a mobile phone in a vehicle are rising. It is essential drivers understand the law. Justin Atkinson explores the use of mobile phones whilst driving in this blog.

What Does Possession of an Indecent Image Mean?

Katie Scott
28 Nov 2024
Law Blog
Crime

The development of technology and easy access to the internet means access to illegal material is much more prevalent. As a consequence, more people are finding themselves facing allegations of possessing illegal material, including indecent images of children. The police seek to prosecute those responsible for such offences. However, not all result in a criminal conviction.

Sills & Betteridge LLP and Campions Unite to Create Dynamic Legal Partnership

We are pleased to announce our acquisition of Nottingham headquartered Campions Solicitors. The collaboration is a significant development in the East Midlands legal landscape and realises the ambitions of both firms to create a dynamic legal partnership in the region.