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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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How long does a divorce take? A practical guide

Deciding to divorce your spouse can be a very big decision. It is a...

- 20 May 2026

Inheritance Tax & Estate Planning

Inheritance Tax is becoming an increasingly important consideration for families across the UK. Rising...

- 20 May 2026

How Are Savings, Pensions & Debts Split in Divorce?

When looking at how assets and debts are split in divorce, it is important...

- 29 April 2026

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