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Understanding Your Rights: A Guide to Arrests and Detention

Posted: 05 September

Getting arrested and taken to a police station is likely to be something that will cause a great deal of stress, anxiety, and concern. It is the process of having your liberty taken away, and it is important to...

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UK Probate service in crisis

Posted: 26 August

Inquiry demands change The latest analysis of Ministry of Justice data shows there’s been a 65% increase in year-long probate cases. The delays continue to cause significant emotional distress and financial losses for families who are already facing a...

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Interested in Buying Property?

Posted: 21 August

The mortgage market has recently seen significant shifts in interest rates, creating both opportunities and challenges for prospective homeowners. The Downwards Trend Mortgage interest rates are beginning to trend downward. This is a sharp contrast given their trajectory as...

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Cuffs and Custody

Posted: 30 July

Civilian and Police Powers of Arrest The first thing that is likely to come to mind when you think of a police officer is that they arrest people. However, aside from knowing that an arrest usually results in being...

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Expert legal advice with extra care

Posted: 26 July

Why should I use a Lifetime Lawyer? Our solicitor Carly Dartnell is a proud Accredited Lifetime Lawyer. They’re some of the most qualified specialists in the country in helping you make decisions and plans for the future. Here’s some...

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To Search or Not to Search

Posted: 26 July

Police Powers and Your Rights. It is no secret that police officers have extensive powers to search people for a vast array of items. However, the very fact that there are numerous circumstances under which these powers can be...

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Nobody asks to live with dementia

Posted: 18 July

Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP’s partnership with Alzheimer’s Society Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death. Across the UK, 900,000 people are living with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone. With the help...

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Reforming Homicide Legislation

Posted: 11 July

What is homicide? A homicide charge can result from an act of murder, manslaughter, infanticide or causing/allowing the death or serious injury of a child or vulnerable adult. Under current legislation, a conviction for an act of homicide by...

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Suspended Sentences

Posted: 07 June

What is a Suspended Sentence? A suspended sentence is a custodial sentence where the offender does not go to prison. On the condition that they do not commit any further offences during the operational period and comply with the...

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Deprivation of Liberty Applications within Family Proceedings

Posted: 07 June

“Liberty” is a right conferred by Article 5 of the European Convention of Human Rights. It is a fundamental right for every individual regardless of age to have the power to do as they please. Within Article 5, there...

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New Year legal health check

THB Solicitors urges families to start the New Year with a legal health check...

- 20 December 2024

Health and Safety Compliance: A Business Guide

Health and safety compliance is more than a legal obligation—it’s a cornerstone of responsible...

- 13 December 2024

Will I lose my assets if I divorce my spouse?

There is a misconception in divorce cases that you will lose half of your...

- 20 November 2024