Khan Solicitors

24/05/2020

Eid Mubarak from everyone at Khan Solicitors

04/04/2020

Low risk prisoners will be released early to deal with coronavirus crisis

https://metro.co.uk/2020/04/04/low-risk-prisoners-released-early-deal-coronavirus-crisis-12507484/?ito=social

'If coronavirus takes hold in our prisons, the NHS could be overwhelmed and more lives put at risk.

01/04/2020

Important notice: Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and in accordance with government advice Khan Solicitors have in the interests of the health and safety of both our employees and clients temporarily closed our offices. This is to stop any unnecessary face to face contact.

However we still continue to provide a full service to our clients. We are available 24 hours a day to provide advice and assistance.
This includes advice and assistance at police stations and courts.

Should you have any queries then we can still be contacted on our office number 01274 301999 or by email at [email protected]

16/03/2020

Lord Chief Justice’s office says there will be no new jury trials commencing from 18 March (Wednesday) until further notice. Jurors currently serving should attend - they say guidance already provided if jurors experiencing Covid-19 symptoms

02/09/2019

A special mention for our secretary Helen, who has been with us at Khan Solicitors for 20 years today.

16/06/2019

CrimeLine

https://www.facebook.com/218264304992410/posts/1332495120235984/

Cleveland is to host the UK’s first “shooting gallery” for heroin addicts under plans led by doctors and the police and crime commissioner, under a Home Office licence. The licence will allow addicts to inject themselves up to three times a day, supervised by health staff, at a centre open seven days a week, launching in the autumn. The police and crime commissioners of the West Midlands, Durham and Avon and Somerset could follow suit if the trial is successful, according to the Sunday Telegraph. Authorities in Cleveland believe the scheme could ultimately save money, with the centre projected to cost £12,000 a year per addict, against the estimated £20,000 cost of each heroin addict through crime and the cost to the NHS of treating health problems.

12/04/2019

Police can now detect if you are using your mobile phone while driving

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/police-can-now-detect-you-16119974

The new piece of equipment will be able to tell how many cars on a stretch of road have phones being used without hands-free kits

12/04/2019

We continue to represent clients in high profile serious criminal matters all over the country.
01274 301999

18/03/2019

Start of another week..
We continue to provide free independent legal advice to persons at police stations up and down the country..
We are today representing clients at police stations in Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Derby and Huddersfield.
We are also representing clients at Court in Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield and Nottingham.
Khan Solicitors 01274 301999

03/02/2019

Yorkshire Evening Post

https://www.facebook.com/134335183511/posts/10156298233383512/

Police say it's because items are rarely reunited with their owner

18/01/2019

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2019-01-18/the-worlds-greatest-name-for-a-police-officer-revealed-by-west-country-viewers/

12/01/2019

Ministers consider ending short jail terms

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-46847162

The government says sentences of six months or less are ineffective at cutting reoffending.

26/12/2018

Revealed: legal aid cuts forcing parents to give up fight for children

https://www.theguardian.com/law/2018/dec/26/revealed-legal-aid-cuts-forcing-parents-to-give-up-fight-for-children?CMP=fb_gu

Ex-minister says cuts went too far, as Guardian investigation shows wide-ranging impact

24/12/2018

Khan Solicitors wish everyone Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. We are still available and on call 24 hours a day should you require any assistance. 01274 301999

05/12/2018

We have a vacancy in our Bradford office for a receptionist/admin role.

For further details please call Ms Akhtar on 01274 301999 or email [email protected]

24/11/2018

PARALEGAL: full time position. We have an opportunity at our Sheffield office for a criminal defence paralegal.
Applicants should ideally have some experience of working in the legal profession, preferably in criminal defence. Police Station accreditation is a bonus but full training will be provided.

Salary negotiable and dependant on level of experience.

Contact us on 01274 301999 or forward your CV to [email protected]

03/11/2018

'Low-level' paedophiles could avoid jail terms under new guidance

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/11/02/low-level-paedophiles-could-avoid-jail-terms-new-guidance/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_fb

Police have been told by government that paedophiles caught with indecent child abuse images can receive conditional cautions instead of jail as police struggle to cope with an explosion of cases.

03/11/2018

Paul Gambaccini receives payout from CPS over unfounded abuse claims

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/11/03/paul-gambaccini-wins-payout-cps-unfounded-abuse-claims/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_fb

The BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has won a five figure payout from prosecutors over unfounded claims regarding historical sex allegations.

03/11/2018

Police are driving this double decker bus in Yorkshire to hand fines to dodgy drivers

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/police-are-driving-this-double-decker-bus-in-yorkshire-to-hand-fines-to-dodgy-drivers-1-9424026

Police are driving this undercover bus in West Yorkshire in order to catch drivers using their phone at the wheel.

14/10/2018

The Independent

https://www.facebook.com/13312631635/posts/10156499893946636/

'Forces that cannot use stop and search fairly and effectively should have the powers taken away from them'

14/10/2018

GMP monitored every visitor to Trafford Centre for SIX MONTHS without permission

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/gmp-trafford-centre-camera-monitored-15278943

The force used new Automatic Facial Recognition (AFR) technology to scan shoppers for criminals on a watchlist and missing people

11/10/2018

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner West Yorkshire

https://www.facebook.com/465121756873295/posts/2100016520050469/

News: West Yorkshire restorative justice service launched

The first ever county-wide restorative justice programme in West Yorkshire is today (11/10) being launched at Batley Town Hall.

Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson has commissioned the new service, investing £900,000 of funding over the next three years.

The contract with Restorative Solutions CIC will build on existing work, which has supported victims and perpetrators to engage with each other.

The aim is to achieve positive steps in a victim's recovery and help to prevent further offending.

Over 100 representatives from enforcement agencies and other key partners are coming together for the landmark event.

It includes victims of crime who will be speaking about their personal experiences of Restorative Justice.

West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Mark Burns-Williamson said it is ground breaking work that will have a real impact:

"Although this scheme has previously been available in pockets within the county, this expansion to a West Yorkshire wide service represents a huge step forward.

"There is clear evidence of the difference this approach has made and I have worked extremely hard over recent years to reach this vision in conjunction with police and key partners.

"It is important that victims experience the same level of support wherever they live in the county and have the opportunity to have a role in the process in conjunction with the criminal justice system.

"For instance, an acknowledgement of the harm an offence has caused and a reconciliation through rehabilitation is all some wish to see.

"Clearly, that depends on the victim and the particular circumstances, but it is crucial that we explore all the options around our approach.

"In doing so, we can generate greater victim satisfaction and put offenders on a positive path that deters future criminal behaviour in their community.

"The work we are doing also expands to Wakefield Prison and other prisons including HMP Leeds, where prison staff are helping to carefully manage restorative conferences, supporting both the victim and the offender."

West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable, Catherine Hankinson is attending today's event and said:

"Working with Restorative Solutions across West Yorkshire, we will seek to allow victims the chance to have a true voice within the criminal justice process.

"Restorative Justice has been shown to help reduce re-offending by making offenders understand the true harm they have caused.

"The practice is already used in some areas of England and Wales and ensures that victims, who are willing, are able to meet their offenders in order to explain the impact of the crime and to make offenders face up to their actions.

"It performs the vital function of empowering victims, their families, and communities to overcome the negative impact of potentially any crime type, the vast majority of victims who have taken part reporting a positive experience.

"We look forward to the new working relationship and the benefits the approach will bring to victims within West Yorkshire."

Gary Stephenson, Chief Executive, Restorative Solutions CIC added:

"Restorative Solutions welcomes the opportunity to deliver a Restorative Justice services across West Yorkshire with the support of the Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson and West Yorkshire Police.

"The service is aimed at giving victims a voice and answering the many questions they may have after being a victim of a crime.

"The service will integrate and partner with other victim and offender services across West Yorkshire ensuring that victims of crime get a high quality and safe opportunity to have their say.

"Restorative Solutions are an experienced provider and have pioneered many initiatives using Restorative Justice over the last fifteen years.

"The service was first developed in Bradford and is now available across West Yorkshire."

02/10/2018

Immigrants must pass new 'British values test' to become UK citizens, Home Secretary announces

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/sajid-javid-immigrants-home-secretary-british-values-citizenship-conservative-conference-speak-a8564821.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1538481645

Existing 'Life in the UK' test – which quizzes immigrants on history, traditions and everyday life – criticised in speech as like 'a pub quiz'

12/09/2018

R v AA-Manchester Crown Square(2018)
Our client was charged with 5 others of conspiracy to facilitate illegal entry to the uk by running a bogus international department at a college.
After a trial lasting 8 weeks we were successful in making legal arguments submitting there was no case to answer against him and the case was dismissed.
He was said to have sold Confirmation of Acceptance Study(CAS) letters to none genuine students with a view to them obtaining leave to enter or remain in the UK.It was suggested the CAS’s were sold for nearly £200,000.
The Crown relied on financial evidence, telephone evidence and other evidence held on Home Office systems.

For all your immigration and criminal law matters call us on 01274 301999

04/09/2018

Steep rise in prison officers smuggling drugs into jails

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/sep/01/rise-in-prison-officers-contraband-smuggling?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Pages_Manager

Hundreds of staff have been sacked or disciplined for passing contraband, including weapons and mobile phones, to inmates, according to Ministry of Justice figures

04/09/2018

Home Office loses 75% of its appeals against immigration rulings

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/sep/03/inhumane-three-quarters-of-home-office-asylum-appeals-fail

Successful applicants being unnecessarily forced through traumatic court cases, say lawyers

03/09/2018

Drivers stopped by police must pass on-the-spot eye test - or lose licence

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/drivers-stopped-police-must-pass-15102901.amp

New bid to end tragedies after girl of three killed by driver not wearing glasses

30/08/2018

'If you're worried about prison conditions, you should be deeply disturbed by this'

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/uk-prison-conditions-inmates-release-probation-service-privatisation-domestic-violence-a8514426.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1535660054

Privatisation of the probation service hasn't just made it far less effective – it's becoming downright dangerous

20/08/2018

The Guardian

https://www.facebook.com/10513336322/posts/10157119970736323/

Shocking levels of drink, drugs and violence have forced the government to take control of HMP Birmingham back from private security contractor G4S.

13/08/2018

The Independent

https://www.facebook.com/13312631635/posts/10156331711076636/

"We are moving into an area where some crimes will not be investigated...we can’t do everything"

06/08/2018

Yorkshire solicitor suspended for Twitter rants

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/yorkshire-solicitor-suspended-for-twitter-rants/5067187.article

Deborah Daniels sent offensive messages related to Islam, Catholicism and Judaism.

06/08/2018

Why parents with different surnames to their children may be questioned at UK airports

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/16400439.why-parents-with-different-surnames-to-their-children-may-be-questioned-at-uk-airports/

IT can be stressful enough navigating the airport with a young family during the school summer holidays.

04/08/2018

Drivers could be fined £1,000 if they don't follow emergency vehicle rules - Halifax Courier

https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/read-this/drivers-fined-rules-emergency-vehicles/

Making way for emergency vehicles to pass on the roads can be a stressful situation for drivers. The nearby sound of sirens can cause panic even among the most experienced of motorists, but a driver’s efforts to move out of the way as quickly as possible could unwittingly land them in trouble with...

03/08/2018

Yorkshire Evening Post

https://www.facebook.com/134335183511/posts/10155889538233512/

The ultimate rubber-necker! But filming a car crash on your phone is illegal...

02/08/2018

Sharia law recognized by British court for first time in landmark divorce case

https://on.rt.com/9bly

A British court recognized Sharia law for the first time after a judge made a landmark ruling on a divorce case, which could have far reaching effects on Islamic marriage in the UK.