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Football - racist chants

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 What might constitute a chant of a racialist nature for the purposes of the Act? Are there any cases on this issue?

Ruling regarding ancillary orders in a case involving multiple child sexual offence convictions

Case Law
 In the case of R v Valentine 2025, an appeal against ancillary orders in a case involving multiple child sexual offence convictions was partially allowed with the court setting aside a Deprivation Order and modifying the terms and duration of both a SHPO and a Restraining Order.

Powers of arrest

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 Where can I find a summary of the statutory and common law powers of arrest?

In the Spotlight

Welcome to our legal feature 'In the Spotlight'

Bringing focus to a legal topic, making your professional life simpler by:

  • Demystify complex legislation
  • Improve your legal knowledge
  • Evidence continuous personal development
  • Understand how to apply the law competently

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In the Spotlight