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‘Moving the goal posts’ – the CPS’s new stance on tragedy related abuse at football games.

Posted: 31 August

On the 7 August 2023, the Crown Prosecution Service changed their guidelines in respect of how they approach offenders who are found to have been referencing football related tragedies during matches. It is a well-known fact that football chants...

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE – 22nd August 2023 9am-11am

Posted: 21 August

 

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Revised Sentencing Guidelines for Motoring Offences:

Posted: 18 August

In June 2023, the Sentencing Guidelines for Motoring Offences were revised and updated in England and Wales. Six of the existing guidelines were revised following the introduction of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. These are as...

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Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 has recently come under the scrutiny of the High Court

Posted: 24 July

S25 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘S25’) has recently come under the scrutiny of the High Court What is section 25?   What is section 25? Section 25 is a crucial provision which empowers the Court to examine and make...

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Pre-nuptial Agreements come before the Court again

Posted: 24 July

Pre-nuptial agreements come before the Court again in the case of MN v AN EWHC 613 (Fam) The background of the case  In this case the wife had assets of £62,000 and the husband £32.5 million. In 2005...

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How to apply to vary or remove restraining order made in the Magistrates Court

Posted: 10 July

To vary or remove a restraining order made in the Magistrates’ Court you must be a prosecutor, defendant, or any other person in the order. In addition, you must fill out an application and must have a persuasive case...

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Permission for Take-Off… The Legal Position on Travelling Abroad with Children

Posted: 10 July

For many families, going on a summer holiday is anticipated with excitement all year long. When parents are separated, however, travelling with children can end up being a headache. You may be wondering if your children can go on...

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10 Reasons to Make Will

Posted: 04 July

A Last Will and testament is a legal document which allows you to decide what should happen to the assets of your estate when you die. Yet research, undertaken by Royal London in 2021, indicates that only 40% of...

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Child safety

Posted: 31 May

Local Authorities have a general duty to safeguard the children in their area, reduce inequalities between young children in their area, and improve their wellbeing. Every Local Authority should take reasonable steps to prevent children within their area suffering...

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Lasting Powers of Attorney – How to be an Attorney

Posted: 11 May

A Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) allows an individual to appoint Attorneys to make decisions for them either under their instruction or when they are unable to make them due to a lack of mental capacity. Mental capacity for...

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Everything You Need to Know About a Restraint Order

In England and Wales, a restraint order is a court order used in criminal...

- 01 March 2026

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement and Should You Get One?

Many people associate prenuptial agreements with high-profile divorces or celebrity wealth, but they are...

- 26 February 2026

What Rights Does a Common Law Partner Have?

Many couples live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. This often leads...

- 18 February 2026

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