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21/01/25

The Law on Driving Without Insurance in the UK

What is the law on driving without insurance in the UK? Find out when insurance is not required and when it is an offence to drive without insurance.

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15/01/25

Driving with a Foreign Licence in the UK

The rules around driving with a foreign licence in the UK are not straightforward. Learn more in this article.

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06/01/25

Fraud and Scams at Christmas – What Are They and How Can You Protect Yourself?

Christmas is a peak time for fraudsters and scammers. How can you protect yourself?

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26/11/24

The Impact of Convictions on Parental Responsibility

There have been extensive discussions over the last year about making an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill so that when child rapists are sentenced, their ability to make decisions about their own children’s lives will also be suspended.

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19/11/24

Bounce Back Loan Fraud, Am I Liable?

Bounce Back Loans were created to help inject working capital into small and medium-sized businesses to help them through the pandemic. Recently, many companies and individuals have found themselves facing the consequences of fraudulently applying for and using Bounce Back Loans.

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30/10/24

A Brief Outline of the Impact of a UK Criminal Conviction

A criminal conviction in the UK can have a lasting impact that reaches far beyond any court-imposed penalties.

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21/10/24

The “Toxic” Fitness to Practise Process of Nurses by the NMC

In July 2024, The Independent Culture Review criticised the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) processes regarding individuals' fitness to practise, particularly focusing on the mental health impact on nurses and midwives under investigation.

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15/10/24

Challenging An Indeterminate Sentence for Public Protection

What is an IPP Sentence, what are the traditional problems with it and how do you remove an IPP?

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29/08/24

What You Need to Know About a Single Justice Procedure Notice

A Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN) is a process by which adult defendants accused of minor offences are dealt with by a single Magistrate under the Single Justice Process.

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04/04/24

Drink Driving Offences

Navigating the Law of Drink Driving: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities.

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04/04/24

Controlling and Coercive Behaviour

Navigating Controlling and Coercive Offences: Understanding Legal Boundaries and Supporting Victims

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