Mortons Solicitors

30/05/2026

For our first article of the weekend we look at the Netflix documentary "Should I Marry a Murderer" following the harrowing case of Caroline Muirhead and the death of charity cyclist Tony Parsons in the Scottish Highlands.

Should I Marry a Murderer is the Netflix documentary that offer incredible insight into a harrowing case in the Scottish Highlands.

25/05/2026

For the first of two articles today, we're looking at a recent high profile fraud case relating to the sale of ancient artefacts...

https://www.mortons-solicitors.co.uk/high-profile-ancient-artefacts-fraud-case-highlights-legal-defence-issues/

23/05/2026

On this scorching bank holiday - we could be forgiven for not getting an article out, but of course, here we go with the first of 3 this bank holiday!

Today we look at the rise of hate-reporting platforms and their place in criminal law.

The launch of a new anti-Hindu hate reporting platform highlights the growing use of specialist hate crime monitoring systems in UK Law.

20/05/2026

A clampdown on organised crime, where high street shops are being used as a front, is being pushed by the NCA.

The NCA’s new crackdown on ‘dodgy shops’ highlights growing concerns over organised crime, money laundering and criminal businesses operating on UK high streets.

17/05/2026

For today's article we look at the National Crime Agency this week releasing their 20 "Most Wanted" - who are believed to be currently on the run in Spain...

The NCA’s Most Wanted campaign highlights the legal complexities surrounding fugitives, extradition and long-running criminal cases.

15/05/2026

With another Tommy Robinson/Stephen Yaxley-Lennon led protest march on the cards this weekend in London, on top of the counter-protest march, spikes in anti-semitism and anti-Islam incidents, on top of an FA Cup final the Met Police are planning for a busy weekend...

A high-profile prison murder trial raises important questions around violence behind bars, mitigation and criminal liability inside UK prisons.

12/05/2026

The high-profile prison murder of Ian Watkins - former singer of Lostprophets - sees the trial raise important questions around violence behind bars, mitigation and criminal liability inside UK prisons.

A high-profile prison murder trial raises important questions around violence behind bars, mitigation and criminal liability inside UK prisons.

10/05/2026

This weekend we look at a 16 year prison sentence handed to a 51 year old man following the seizure of £1.6m of drug money.

A major West Yorkshire drugs case highlights the severe penalties and financial consequences linked to organised crime and drug supply offences.

07/05/2026

Following a high profile case, we look at the sensitivity from a criminal defence perspective on domestic homicide cases, balancing due process whilst mindful of the need for compassion for victims and families.

A sensitive criminal defence perspective on domestic homicide cases, balancing due process with compassion for victims and families.

04/05/2026

For today's bank holiday article we look at the use of facial recognition - how it's used, the myths and the legitimate concerns.

The use of facial recognition is on the increase but isn't without it's concerns. Here we look at some of those myths - and concerns.