Since the defendant was not at risk of any further conviction and there was no finding of guilt, the findings reached by the judge, applying the statutory assumptions, merely went to the amount of the order the court was obliged to make. [read post]

In a letter to the court, PC Brian Bagnall said: "In the last few months, there has been an increase in violence and damage at the homes of persons who are subject to notification requirements. [read post]