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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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THB and Bawtrees Merge to Expand Services Across Essex

Bringing Together Two Established Legal Practices Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP (THB) and Bawtrees LLP...

- 30 September 2025

Understanding Life Interest Trusts

A life interest trust enables you to preserve the value of your estate for...

- 05 September 2025

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?

An EPA is a document authorising one or more people (Attorneys) to manage financial...

- 28 August 2025

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