In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we walk you through the full lifecycle of a criminal case in England and Wales — from the moment of arrest to the final sentence.

🔎 You’ll learn:

  • Categories of criminal offences and how they are defined
  • Police powers: arrest, detention, search, questioning, and identification
  • Admissibility of evidence and grounds for exclusion
  • Trial procedure in the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court
  • Allocation of either-way offences
  • Common defences: self-defence, loss of control, duress, insanity, automatism
  • Liability of accomplices and secondary parties
  • Sentencing principles and types of punishment
  • Specific procedures for youth offenders vs. adult defendants
  • Appeals process

📘 This episode is essential for SQE1 candidates preparing for criminal law and criminal litigation, blending doctrinal principles with practical applications.

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