Retrospective Legislation In Uk

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In the UK, retrospective legislation prevents prosecution for acts that were not criminal when committed. Investigations may occur if new evidence suggests ongoing or related criminal activity. Examples of such cases are rare due to this principle.

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in the uk what are some examples of court cases where the police investigate someone for admitting to something that is a crime now but wasnt when they did it
In the UK, the principle of "retrospective legislation" prevents someone from being prosecuted for an act that wasn't a crime when it was committed. However, there might be investigations if new evidence suggests ongoing or related criminal activity. Examples are rare due to this principle.