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What Happens If I Find Money That Isn’t Mine?

Posted: 30 July

Finding money or valuable property in a public place can leave you wondering what you should do next. While it may be tempting to keep what you’ve found, the law is not always on your side. Many people assume...

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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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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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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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A person’s rights whilst detained at the Police Station

Posted: 12 January

A person’s rights whilst detained at the Police Station and should a solicitor be present? During a detention at the police station in England and Wales, the police are required to follow a protocol. As outlined in the Police...

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Serious Violence Reduction Orders (Pilot Scheme 2023)

Posted: 25 May

April 2023 was the start of the Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVRO) pilot program. This included four forces: Thames Valley, West Midlands, Merseyside and Sussex. This program will trial the new stop and search powers to target those who...

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What Happens If I Find Money That Isn’t Mine?

Finding money or valuable property in a public place can leave you wondering what...

- 30 July 2026

Can I Be Prosecuted for Refusing to Give My Password to the Police?

If the police seize your mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device during a...

- 30 July 2026

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Our solicitors Carly Dartnell and Andrew Hurrell are proud Accredited Lifetime Lawyers. They’re some...

- 21 July 2026

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