From Monday 5 January prosecutors in England and Wales will be able to charge those involved in small boast crossings with new offences that make it illegal to supply items such as engines and those who endanger the lives of others whilst crossing the Channel.

Two British nationals have had assets worth more than £50 million frozen after the CPS secured its second-ever Unexplained Wealth Order at the High Court.

A former maths teacher has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of numerous girls and multiple child sexual abuses of young girls.

A Brighton man was imprisoned for offences against six victims including rape, sexual abuse and assault.

A firearm is "a lethal barrelled weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged" (section 57(1) Firearms Act 1968)

This legal guidance on the Hunting Act 2004 (the Act) is for prosecutors and caseworkers.