Why I defend the accused
“How can you defend criminals?” “You’re a woman — don’t you feel ashamed defending rapists?” These are the kinds of…
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Policing the police: Are legal claims the key to change?
The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) spent a staggering £15.2 million on external legal fees in 2023–24, including £7.6 million to…
When justice fails before it begins: The rise in collapsed cases due to missing evidence
Each year, thousands of criminal cases-many involving the most serious allegations-are collapsing in England and Wales before they ever reach…
When rape victims are treated like suspects: A disturbing miscarriage of justice
At MK Law, we are committed to defending the rights of the most vulnerable, and a recent case handled by…
Government decision to reassign safer school officers
In a move that has prompted widespread concern, the government has announced the transfer of 371 Safer School Officers from…
The Appalling State of UK Prisons: A Crisis Ignored
The Times and other major news outlets recently published damning reports on the shocking conditions in UK prisons. The situation…
Justice Denied: the unfair sentencing of a vulnerable mother
At MK Law, we are deeply disappointed with the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the immediate custodial sentence imposed…
What to Do If Your Child is Arrested or Questioned by Police: A Practical Guide for Parents
Recent events in the news have shed light on how the criminal justice system handles youth crime, especially during incidents…
Prison overcrowding and prisoner early release
Prison overcrowding has been a major focus in recent times. However, much of the publicity has concentrated on the effect…
New Law Targets Zombie Knives and Machetes with Upcoming Ban
A new law is set to make it illegal to own certain types of zombie knives and machetes in the…