‘The Sentencing Act 2026 (“the Act”) came into effect on 22 March 2026. This has led to significant amendments to the sentencing guidelines and The Bail Act 1976 (“the Bail Act”) that criminal practitioners should be aware of when advising and representing clients.’
St Philips Barristers, 31st March 2026
Source: st-philips.com
‘This study examined the characteristics differentiating violent from non-violent extremist offenders, focusing on established risk factors. The sample comprised 163 male offenders convicted of terrorism-related offences or extremist-motivated crimes within His Majesty’s Prison Service in England and Wales. Participants were categorised as violent or non-violent based on their index offence, with risk factors coded from ERG22+ reports and related file information. Results indicate that violent extremist offenders were more likely to have histories of previous violence, interpersonal difficulties and pro-violent attitudes, whereas non-violent offenders exhibited a higher prevalence of major mental disorders. Analyses by ideological subtype revealed distinct patterns: violent Islamist offenders were more likely to endorse violent attitudes, while non-violent counterparts showed increased mental health vulnerabilities; among right-wing extremists, violent offenders displayed elevated antisocial behaviour and prior violence. These findings underscore the complex interplay of behavioural histories, attitudes and psychological factors influencing violent extremist behaviour. The study highlights the importance of targeted, nuanced risk assessments and contributes to the limited literature directly comparing violent and non-violent extremist offenders. Understanding these distinctions within the legal context, where preparatory actions can also constitute offences, has important implications for risk management and intervention strategies.’
Behavioural Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression, 30th March 2026
Source: doi.org
‘A woman who had sex with identical twins within four days of each other is unable to ensure one of them takes parental responsibility because it is “not possible” to know which is the father, the court of appeal has said.’
The Guardian, 30th March 2026
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Court of Appeal dismissed the appellant’s appeal and confirmed that the Court had jurisdiction under section 42 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (the ‘1996 Act’) to make an order enforcing a tribunal’s peremptory orders granting interim anti-suit relief, including relief requiring the withdrawal of foreign proceedings brought in breach of a London-seated arbitration agreement and relief directed at foreign “anti-arbitration” proceedings.’
3PB, 5th March 2026
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
‘The High Court (Eyre J) has held that the adoption of a fixed rule by the Home Secretary that she would only issue eVisas, and not physical documents, as proof of immigration status does not constitute an unlawful fettering of discretion.’
Administrative Court Blog, 30th March 2026
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