News & Briefings
BSQ Briefing – Offence of Sexual Communication With A Child
Since the introduction of a new law in April 2017 making it a criminal offence for an individual to engage in sexual communication with a child BSQ has defended a number of these prosecutions which appear to be on the rise.
BSQ Private Prosecution Success
Another success for BSQ’s lawyers in defending a private prosecution.
BSQ Awarded Category 1 Status By LAA
Following a detailed audit of our casework, BSQ are pleased to confirm that we have been awarded the highest ranking – category one – for the quality of our work by the Legal Aid Agency.
BSQ Partner Daniel Godden Appointed Contributor To Blackstones Criminal Practice 2020
BSQ partner Daniel Godden is one of a handful of solicitors practitioners appointed as a contributor to the latest edition of the Blackstones Criminal Practice.
BSQ Update – Indecent Images Investigation Discontinued
Following BSQ pre-charge representations a police investigation into indecent images offences has been discontinued against a BSQ private client.
BSQ Briefing - Conditional Cautions for Indecent Image Offences – One Year On
Almost a year ago, with much fanfare, the Ministry of Justice announced that it was issuing new guidance to encourage the police to offer conditional cautions to individuals accused of accessing indecent images of children (“IIOC”) online.
BSQ News – Second Indian Extradition Request Refused and Interpol Red Notice Withdrawn
BSQ partner Roger J Sahota has successfully defended a client in resisting a request for their extradition from the Government of India.
Sexual Assault Allegation Discontinued
Following a pre-charge intervention from BSQ partner Roger Sahota, a police investigation into allegations of sexual assault have resulted in no further action being taken.
BSQ Indecent Images Investigation Discontinued
Following a lengthy 15-month investigation, BSQ have been informed that the police will not be pursuing charges against one of our private clients in an indecent images enquiry.