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Ruling regarding low-value shop lifting

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 In the case of Jobson v Director of Public Prosecutions 2025, the conviction for theft from a shop was safe as low-value shoplifting was confirmed as indictable until the accused's first court appearance before the magistrates to answer the charge.

New proscribed organisations under the Terrorism Act 2000 from 5 July 2025

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 As of 5 July 2025 Palestine Action, Maniacs Murder Club (MMC) and Russian Imperial Movement (RIM) are proscribed organisations under Schedule 2 to the Terrorism Act 2000.

Meaning of transferred malice

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 What is the meaning of the term 'transferred malice'?

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