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…
Crime
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…
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…
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…
Client Acquitted on Multiple Charges
We are pleased to confirm that Terisa Chaudary, in collaboration with Nathan Toms from 5SAH, has secured a not guilty…
Political betting controversy
A man walks into a betting shop or uses a gambling website and places a £100 bet on the date…
Offence of encouraging or assisting serious self harm
The Online Safety Act 2023 creates a new offence of encouraging or assisting serious self-harm. The offence applies from 31…