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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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‘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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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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Understanding and responding to an Improvement Notice

Posted: 13 June

Receiving an improvement notice can be a cause for concern, as it indicates that a person or organisation is believed to be in contravention of statutory provisions, or has previously contravened such provisions, in line with Health and Safety...

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Planning for Your Blended Family’s Future

Blended families are now more common than ever. Many people are starting new relationships,...

- 30 June 2025

Navigating the Ban on Single-Use Vapes

Legal Guidance for UK Businesses The UK government’s ban on single-use vapes marks a...

- 12 June 2025

Intermediate Courts: Backlog Solution

The answer to the Crown Court backlog crisis? With the Crown Court backlog at...

- 23 May 2025