We would like to extend our deepest sympathies if you have recently lost a loved one. Losing someone close is an incredibly difficult and emotional experience, and we understand that the added burden of legal and administrative responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Our aim with this
Stamp Duty, or SDLT, can be a tricky thing to understand for first time buyers. This guide should help you to understand what SDLT is, when it applies and what you’re entitled to as a first-time buyer. Firstly, what is a first-time buyer? HMRC defines
What is The Public Order Act 2023? The Public Order Act 2023 is a UK law that gives police greater powers to prevent protest tactics deemed ‘disruptive’. The act was passed on 2nd May 2023 and created new offences to prevent disruption caused by protestors,
Why are these types of fraud on the rise? Inside today’s interconnected world, fraudsters are always devising new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in our systems for their own personal gain. Financial transactions and property dealings have become increasingly more digital over the years, leading to
What are Either Way offences? When a defendant is charged with an “either way” offence in the UK, they have the choice of whether to have their case tried in the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. This decision can have significant implications for the
What is a ‘hate crime’? The police and the Crown Prosecution Service have agreed the following definition of a ‘hate crime’: “Any criminal offence which is perceived by the victim or any other person, to be motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on a person’s
The Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA 2022”) was introduced as to reform the building safety legislation after the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017. This Article aims to reflect on the BSA 2022 and its progression however, it will discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, this
At the outset, violence against women has been recognized as an act against public health and a blatant violation of women’s basic human rights. The concept of marital rape has been rather difficult to comprehend not only for policymakers, but also for the public at
If you feel you are being treated unfairly at work, it is essential to determine if the treatment or treatments you are being subjected to could be classed as workplace bullying or harassment. It is crucial to acknowledge and identify unwanted behaviours in the workplace
Under UK civil law, all parties must follow the Civil Procedure Rules. These provide instructions on how civil cases are to proceed and can be found on the Government website. Whilst different areas of civil law are governed by separate protocols, Part 1 of the
