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  • nuisance-and-negligence
  • residential-property-disputes

Housing Disrepair Prosecutions Under The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990) were primarily used by local authorities to enforce minimum housing standards on landlords. However, there has been a notable rise in…

February 7, 2025
Opinion
  • human-rights
  • sexual-abuse

Robert Gould’s Conviction: A Reminder That It’s Never Too Late to Report Child Sexual Abuse

Last week, Robert Gould (a former teacher and Methodist Youth Group Church Leader) was convicted of sexually abusing a number of boys during the 1970s and 1980s, some forty to…

February 6, 2025
Opinion
  • civil-partnership
  • family-law

Does A Civil Partnership Give Me The Same Rights As A Marriage?

Yes, a civil partnership can create the same legal rights for both same sex couples and opposite sex couples in England and Wales as a marriage. It should be noted…

January 30, 2025
Opinion

Respect Orders: Old Wine In New Bottles?

Introduction On 22 November 2024, the Government announced1 plans to introduce new ‘Respect Orders’ as part of a renewed commitment to “take back our streets”2. These Orders will feature in…

January 28, 2025
Opinion
  • medical-negligence
  • no-win-no-fee

Understanding Costs Budgeting in High-Value Clinical Negligence Cases: What Parents of Injured Children Need to Know

When your child has suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to medical negligence, your priority is securing the best care and support for their future. However, navigating the legal process…

January 21, 2025
Blog
  • personal-injury

When Do I Need To Make A Witness Statement And What Should It Contain?

If you are involved in an accident, it is possible that you may have to give a statement about what happened and the injuries that you have sustained. It may…

January 20, 2025
Opinion
  • nuisance-and-negligence
  • residential-property-disputes

What Can You Do About Your Neighbour’s Noisy Dogs

Living next to, or near a constantly barking dog can be very difficult and emotionally tiring. Your first course of action should be to speak to your neighbour as dog…

January 13, 2025
Opinion
  • dispute-resolution
  • wills-disputes

Amendment Of A Will Due To Drafting Error – A Recent Illustration In Angelova V Kershaw (2024)

We have previously discussed how the validity of a will can be challenged on specific grounds such as capacity, fraud and undue influence. We have also talked about how you…

January 10, 2025
Blog
  • action-against-the-police
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights

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
Blog
  • 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
Blog
  • 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…

Blog
  • 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…

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