Legislation Update Helen White Howells LLP Criminal Legal aid Lawyer of the Year Runner Up presents on Policing and Crime Act 2017. Sexual exploitation Anonymity Definition of audio Juveniles Mentally disabled offenders s135 Warrant removal s136 MHA removal without warrant S73 PCA Youth status 17 years to 18 years s175 Harassment sentence Max 14 years Firearms Act amendments s125 Airsoft guns Converting firearms Certificates s126 Antique firearms RIPA , IPA and CFA Company obligations on tax evasion Defences s72 PCA Powers of Entry Failure to answer bail Sentencing guidelines Unlimited Fines Early guilty plea Youth sentencing Release under investigation Forensic analysis Report on summons Neccessity and proportionality on bail Extensions Pre charge bail Travel restrictions Domestic violence Chasing the OIC for NFA Losing clients Voluntary interviews Rights and entitlements Practice on RUI Client care Pre arranged voluntary attendance