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Anyone convicted, cautioned or released from a prison sentence for sexual offences against children or adults after September 1997 is required to ‘sign’ on the sexual offences register. The sex...
You can get divorced without going to court. However, you can’t get divorced without paying a fee to the court. Some online companies offer ‘cheap’ divorce packages, but they often...
Criminal investigations in to historic offences have undoubtedly increased over the last few years, particularly following the exposure of Jimmy Saville. Sentencing of historic offences, and not just historic cases...
Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPO) are a common additional order imposed by a court following convictions for sexual offences. They may include preventing travel overseas, restrictions on certain forms of...

Who pays for a divorce?

There seems to be a myth that the person receiving the request for a divorce (the respondent) pays the divorce fees. However, the majority of the time the fees are...
Being accused of a criminal offence can have a devastating impact on every aspect of your life. For suspects with no previous experience of the criminal justice system, the impact...
Everybody knows that a divorce can be handled in court. Most people know that you could use mediation. However, there are a number of alternative ways to settle aspects of...

What is the divorce process?

Whether you are contemplating divorce or you have already made your mind up and there’s no going back, you will have many questions about what comes next. Here is an...
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. There has been a significant rise in the amount of fly-tipping incidents in recent years and Councils are clamping down on the disposal...

Blue Badge Misuse

Blue badges: Who can use them, when can they be used and the consequences for breaching the rules. A Blue Badge is available to those who suffer from certain disabilities...

Autumn Budget 2017

Natalie Smith, our Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning Consultant provides her summary of the Autumn Budget 2017. Summary of key points: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) abolished from 22 November...
All criminal defence solicitors will have to represent children and young persons both at the police station as suspects, and in court in criminal proceedings. Some solicitors enjoy this type...
Attending a police station for a voluntary interview under caution is now more commonly used than ever. Such interviews certainly have benefits for those who are required to attend because...
Dacă citiți acest articol, este posibil să fi fost una dintre miile de persoane care, după ce au fost intervievate de poliție sub avertisment, s-au găsit într-o stare de incertitudine...
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new immigration law service following the appointment of Melissa Vangeen, former partner at Solomon Taylor & Shaw. Melissa has more than...
A familiar issue landed on my desk last week. An employer who had received a fine from the Home Office for employing someone illegally, adamant that they shouldn’t be required...
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