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Computer Misuse and Hacking Offences - the Law Explained

The digital landscape has changed massively since the introduction of the computer misuse act in 1990 when the internet was in its infancy.

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Joseph Kotrie-Monson| Director

Video and Music Piracy, and Illegal File Sharing

The age of the internet has brought about access to films, tv and music at the touch of a button. However, lots of content found on the internet is made available without the owner's consent, often in breach of copyright rules.

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Alex Chowdhury| Associate Director

The iSpoof NCA investigation - ‘Operation Elaborate’ explained by Cyber Crime Solicitors

iSpoof.cc was a UK based web service offering users the ability to make calls to individuals disguising the true source of those calls. It has allegedly been used by fraudsters as a tool to enable ‘phishing’ style bank frauds.

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Joseph Kotrie-Monson| Director

Data protection offences explained

The amount of our personal data held by organisations has risen rapidly in recent decades. Our personal data can be invaluable in all sorts of different ways both to those who would use it properly and, unfortunately

Graham Rishton| Alumni

Phishing and Pharming Offences - The Computer Misuse Act

As technology has advanced so has the rate at which our personal data is stored. From key dates, names, addresses, and even intimate personal information, the web is awash with potential security breaches.

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

Doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals accused of criminal offences.

To be accused of a criminal offence can have a profound effect on anyone's peace of mind.

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Nick Ives| Associate Director

Corporate manslaughter affects companies and individuals too

Of course, it is only companies and other corporate bodies (such as partnerships and government departments etc) which can be convicted of this offence. This includes police forces and trade unions that employ people.

Graham Rishton| Alumni

Joint Enterprise: Murder and Other Offences

Joint enterprise can be a confusing topic. In this article our joint enterprise solicitors explain how these cases work. We also set out strategies which should be used in defending them.

Graham Rishton| Alumni

Murder cases - What makes a good defence case?

Most people will be familiar with the experience of being pulled over by the police for a simple driving matter, and automatically feeling as if you have done something wrong.

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Alex Chowdhury| Associate Director

Joint Enterprise

Senior judges and the Law Commission have already expressed concern about the way that this part of the law is being used in modern times.

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Alex Chowdhury| Associate Director

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