Fines to avoid ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday
We are all feeling very excited to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the four-day Bank Holiday weekend next week. The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate 70 years on the throne which makes the long weekend celebrations even more meaningful. However, while you prepare for your festivities there are a few laws…
When can the police stop and search you?
The Met Police has apologised after a disturbing and unjustified strip-search of a black schoolgirl that was wrongly suspected of carrying cannabis. The search has raised questions on what people’s rights are when being searched by the police. Here is some important information regarding your rights if you are stopped and searched: The police can only search…
New criminal offence: Pet abduction
In the last few years, we have seen a huge increase in pet abduction in the UK as pet ownership rocketed during the Covid-19 lockdowns. The UK government has drawn up a new offence called ‘’pet abduction’’ that will aim to tackle the rise of pet abduction. Currently, pet theft is treated as a loss…
Vertebrate animals will be recognised as sentient beings for the first time in UK law
For the first time in UK law, animals will be formally recognised as sentient beings. The Animal Welfare bill was introduced to Parliament last week as part of the government’s action plan for animal welfare. The new animal welfare (sentience) bill is a welcomed development and has been hailed as a win for animal welfare…
What are my rights when stopped by the police during a pandemic?
In the UK, the police are often present around city centres to keep you safe and to keep an eye on everything. It is reassuring to know you can go to them if you need their help or feel unsafe. Being stopped by the police is more common nowadays due to the government’s COVID-19 restrictions….
Pre-recording of evidence by witnesses is now available in England and Wales
From today, vulnerable witnesses and victims in criminal trials can give full evidence in pre-recorded videos in all Crown courts in England and Wales. The government and justice ministers have rolled out the pre-filmed testimony scheme to make it easier for vulnerable witnesses to give evidence and to spare them the trauma of giving evidence…
Is copying images from the Internet illegal?
The short answer is ‘Yes, it’s illegal,’ even for private use. The UK Law is very clear when it comes to the illegality of copying songs, films or images from the internet. Copying images from the internet without permission is illegal under Britain’s copyright laws. Although this seems to be a known fact, we still…
Someone owes me money – what can I do?
If a person or a company owes you money and won’t pay you back, there are several ways of recovering the money. When someone owes you money the action you
Faulty workmanships – what are my rights:
Building work or home improvements can be expensive and if the work done is defective in any way, then it can also be very complicated and frustrating to deal with
Tougher sentences for drivers who kill or injure
Earlier this month, (October 2017), the Ministry of Justice announced long-awaited plans to increase maximum sentences for drivers who cause death by speeding, racing or using a mobile phone. Offenders who cause death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs will also face life sentences, and a new offence of causing…