What lessons can we learn about pandemics and the law?

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What lessons can we learn about pandemics and the law?

Work with offenders on a new Justice Committee report.

Date - 24th September 2021
By - Russell Webster - Work with Offenders

The House of Commons Justice Committee has today published a new report from their inquiry into COVID-19 and the criminal law. This report examines what lessons can be learnt from the way in which new covid-19 related offences have been created and...

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