Criminal Law: Protecting the Innocent and Dealing with Miscarriages of Justice

Running head: CRIMINAL LAW
Criminal Law
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1CRIMINAL LAW
Answer 1:
In recent era it can be observed that due to lack of supporting evidences, innocent men
are sent to prison. Therefore, it is important on the part of the solicitors to provide adequate
solution to their clients during their arrest in order to protect their interests. In this regard, the
provisions of Serious Organized Crime and Police Act 2005 play a major role in protecting the
interests of the innocent persons (Goldhill 2018). The solicitor must possess adequate knowledge
regarding the nature of the crime and apply the provisions of Section 110 of the Serious
Organized Crime and Police Act 2005 accordingly.
Answer 2:
The provisions of Section 110 of the Serious Organized Crime and Police Act 2005, deals
with arrest without warrant on the part of the constables and other persons (Legislation.gov.uk
2018). Therefore, if it comes to the knowledge of the constable that that an individual has
committed a serious crime, or is involved the act of committing a serious crime may arrest such
offender without warrant. However, the constable is at the authority to arrest the person if he is
guilty of crime. If such person is arrested on the basis of suspect, then he should be released
when proved innocent otherwise it shall result into miscarriage of justice. In this regard, it is the
duty of the solicitors to provide appropriate guide to their clients.
Answer 3:
The Criminal Cases Review Commission plays an active role in determining the
miscarriages of justice that is in existence in modern prisons (Ccrc.gov.uk, 2018). The
Commission from the very beginning played significant role in investigating the suspect of
miscarriages of justice. Therefore, it is important that solicitors should collaborate with such