The highest number of gun crime offences in London, in the last five years, was registered in 2017, accounting for 2,542 cases that represent 44% more than in 2014, according to the Metropolitan Police. More than half of the offenders were aged 25 or under while 30% of the victims were in the same category of age.

Among the roles of magistrates in the court of law in UK, we mention the task of determining whether a criminal had the intention of committing a crime or not. 

The criminal justice system in UK considers the DNA evidence in any cases where crimes are involved. This is how a criminal can be detected or a victim identified.