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  • action-against-the-police
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Excessive Use Of Force On Children – Do I Have A Claim Against The Police?

An investigation has been launched into Police Scotland’s use of force against children, after data from the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) shows that children in Scotland are more than twice…

January 7, 2025
Opinion
  • action-against-the-police
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Mohammad Al Fayed Abuse Allegations and the Metropolitan Police’s Failure to Investigate

The Metropolitan Police Service has voluntarily referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after receiving complaints from two women regarding prior police investigations into allegations of sexual…

Opinion
  • divorce
  • family-law
  • separation

What Can You Do If Your Partner Won’t Leave the House After Separation?

You have separated but are still living together, what are your options? Firstly, this is a very difficult situation and we fully understand the stress involved when you want to…

January 2, 2025
Opinion
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights

Difficulties Facing Newly Recognised Refugees In The ‘Move-On’ Period

2023 saw 62,336 individuals receive refugee status in the UK. This is triple the number of asylum-seekers granted refugee status in 20221. The UN Refugee Agency (UNCHR) predicted in their…

January 2, 2025
Opinion
  • wills-disputes

Challenging a Will on Grounds of Capacity

Having capacity is a key component in determining whether the final wishes of the deceased will stand and are adhered to. This means one has to be mentally sound to…

December 19, 2024
Opinion
  • family-law

Your First Steps to Meeting a Family Lawyer: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Contacting a family solicitor can feel like a daunting step. Many people who are experiencing relationship difficulties or challenges with co-parenting, may benefit from taking legal advice but are unsure…

Opinion
  • divorce
  • mediation-and-arbitration
  • separation

Navigating The First Christmas After Separation

We all know that whilst Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be extremely stressful managing the family dynamics. This is particularly true if you…

December 18, 2024
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  • accident-at work
  • personal-injury

What Steps Should A Person Take If They Suffered An Injury At Their Work Place

If you suffer an accident at your workplace resulting in an injury, there are various actions that you could take to protect your legal position. The guidance below should assist…

December 16, 2024
Opinion
  • crime
  • fraud

Fraud Crackdown: What The Serious Fraud Office Funding Boost Means For Those Facing Fraud Allegations

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a prosecuting authority as part of the UK’s criminal justice system, responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious or complex fraud, including bribery and corruption.…

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution
  • wills-disputes

The Validity Of A ‘No Contest Clause’ Explored In Sim V Pimlott And Others (2023)

Whilst English law largely seeks to uphold testamentary freedom to allow a testator to leave their estate to whomever and in whatever way they want, a beneficiary of a will…

December 9, 2024
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  • family-law
  • prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

The Power Of Trusts And Prenuptial Agreements To Protect Wealth In Divorce

Divorce can have a profound impact on personal and family finances, particularly for those with significant assets. Whilst the court’s main aim is fairness, this often results in wide-ranging redistributions…

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  • crime
  • general-crime

Understanding Spiking: Current Laws and Labour’s Proposed Changes

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has recently reiterated labour’s plans to coordinate action against spiking. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he stated: “Spiking will be made a criminal…

Opinion
  • crime
  • protest-law

Obstruction of a Highway: Understanding Protest Rights Post-Director of Public Prosecutions v Ziegler

Legislation on Obstruct Highway The legislation says that, “If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, in any way wilfully obstructs the free passage along a highway he is guilty…

November 27, 2024
Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

When Is A Promise Binding – Another Look in Winter v Winter (2024)

Proprietary Estoppel Typically proprietary estoppel is raised in farming cases where someone is promised a farm in return for unpaid labour and this renegaded on when the farmer dies. Given…

November 27, 2024
Opinion

Injured While Visiting? How You May Be Protected By Occupiers Liability

Introduction One of the most important considerations when bringing a claim for a personal injury is to first determine who is liable and how they are liable. This may not…

November 25, 2024
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • protest-law

Now They Are Prosecuting Protestors For Having Water

Nothing illustrates the absurdity of prosecution decisions when it comes to protest cases, than the decision to prosecute Paul Raithby for having canister full of water. Mr Raithby was arrested…

November 25, 2024
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Post Office Inquiry: Weeks 5 And 6 – Recap

Following a short break, the Post Office Inquiry resumed Phase 7 hearings on Monday 4 November and these concluded on Wednesday 13 November. Here is a summary of the evidence…

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

Road Safety Week 2024 – After The Crash – Every Victim Counts

It is Road Safety Week this week (17th – 23rd November 2024) and every year we stand with Brake, the road safety charity and their vision of a world where…

November 19, 2024
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  • crime
  • general-crime

What Happens If The Police Ask Me To Provide Them With My Mobile Phone PIN?

This question can arise at any stage of the criminal proceedings, often as early as at the police station, before or after interview. As smartphones hold all our personal data,…

November 18, 2024
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Surveillance Ambush: The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims

In today’s world, social media is a big part of our everyday lives. While sharing photos or posting about your day is usually harmless, claimants must be savvy to what…

November 14, 2024
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