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Early release scheme highlights mounting pressure on the Prison System
Nearly 40,000 prisoners in England and Wales have been released early since September 2024, according to the latest figures from…
Wrongfully arrested at 73: A case that demands we ask hard questions about policing and race
Our Actions against the Police team have recently settled a claim against Hampshire Police on behalf of our 73-year-old Black…
Why preserving jury trials in the UK criminal justice system is essential: A response to the Leveson report
The UK criminal justice system is at a critical crossroads. As delays, backlogs, and underfunding plague our courts, conversations around…
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…
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…