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by Lucy from Stop it Now! on Mon February 16, 2026 10:58am

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by Lucy from Stop it Now! on Mon November 17, 2025 12:47pm

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Solicitor advise, feeling out of my depth

by Heartbrokenmum on Thu February 26, 2026 10:39am

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by Heartbrokenmum
Thu February 26, 2026 7:19pm

Do we stick with the duty solicitor or find a more expert one

by Tilly20Web on Mon February 23, 2026 12:16pm

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by Granny1
Wed February 25, 2026 9:30pm

Digital forensics - backlogs and timeframes

by edel2020 on Sat June 8, 2024 10:49am

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by edel2020
Tue February 24, 2026 11:32am

Will their be media at magistrates for plea hearing?

by Heartbrokenmum on Mon February 23, 2026 10:30am

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by Heartbrokenmum
Tue February 24, 2026 9:18am

Magistrate or Crown Court?

by Runawaygirl on Thu February 19, 2026 12:26pm

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by rainyday52
Sat February 21, 2026 3:05pm

Likely sentence for 800 Cat C, 10 Cat B and 10 Cat A?

by Elizabeth91 on Sun February 1, 2026 4:31pm

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by Need_answers
Thu February 19, 2026 8:55am

Advice regarding sentencing and contact - scotland

by Throwawayww90 on Mon February 16, 2026 10:00am

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by edel2020
Tue February 17, 2026 9:49am

What determines SOR length

by Beans on Mon February 16, 2026 9:59am

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by OneStepAtATime
Mon February 16, 2026 8:02pm

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