COMMUNITY Funding limits for legal representation at the police station A suspect, regardless of means, is entitled to get free legal advice at the police station. However, there is often confusion over what this actually means, and what happens if a suspect is interviewed as a... Read More
CRIME New data protection laws in 2018 On the 25th May 2018, the new data protection laws come into force. This means that businesses, as well as public bodies, across the UK are racing against time to prepare their internal data for the... Read More
CRIME “Dishonesty” definition change in law for first time in 35 years In October 2017, the case of Ivey vs Genting Casinos changed the legal definition of “dishonesty”. Until then, for a defendant to be seen by the courts as dishonest, they had to meet a two-part criteria,... Read More
SEXUAL OFFENCES Student falsely accused of rape fury at police Back in December last year, 22 year old student Liam Allan was acquitted of false rape charges, after being on bail for two years. Read More
DRIVING OFFENCES 1 in 3 Motorists Facing Fines on UK Roads If you’ve ever been snapped by a speed camera, you’re in the company of 12 million other drivers each year who receive a penalty notice. Read More
PERSONAL INJURY Can a passenger claim for whiplash? One of the most common questions that we’re asked regarding road traffic accident claims is can a passenger claim for whiplash? Read More