Man Taken To Court For Online Harassment
A victim of internet harassment after meeting a man through an internet dating site obtained an apology and compensation along with an undertaking to stop.
Criminal Law
No Criminal Conviction Required For Forfeiture Of Counterfeit Goods
Brands that have been developed and produced and are trademarked have to be protected, and the High Court reinforced this in the following case.
Accountant Jailed For Contempt Of Court After Forging Mother’s Will
An oath made in Court cannot be broken without retribution, as the following case shows where an accountant was given a 12-month prison sentence because he had forged his late mother’s Will.
Compensation For Victims Of Crime – Court Awards Victim
If you have been a victim of crime see a solicitor to check whether you can claim compensation.
High Court Considers Rehabilitation Of Offenders
There are strong arguments as to why those who have been found guilty and convicted of crimes of violence or dishonesty should be refused entry into careers that deal with members of the public.
Carer Caught On Camera Slapping A Kettering OAP
Mrs Marsden, a Kettering woman, suffering from dementia has been caught on camera being assaulted by her carer in her own home.
Little Boy Beaten by Mother’s Boyfriend Wins Seven-Figure Compensation
Local authorities owe legal duties to protect children from harm and, when they fail to do so, it is only right that compensation is payable.
Police Force Pays Human Rights Damages for Unlawfully Accessing Data
The police can access personal and private data when investigating crime – but such powers are subject to close supervision by the courts.
Noisy Neighbours? You Don’t Have To Put Up With Them!
Noise nuisance is a serious blight on people’s lives but, with the right legal advice, you do not have to put up with it.
Thieving Women’s Institute Treasurer Deserved Deterrent Sentence
Most charities rely heavily on voluntary workers but it should never be assumed that benevolence equates to honesty.
Child Kept In Solitary Confinement For 23 Hours A Day
The high court has heard how a child has been held locked in his cell for over 23 hours a day, denied education ( which is a legal right ) and been in solitary confinement for extended periods.
Sexual Communication With A Child – New Offence In Force 03/04/17
The Justice Secretary, The Rt Hon Liz Truss MP, has announced a new offence of sexual communication with a child to come into force on the 3rd of April 2017.
‘Zombie knife’ sellers to face jail after a ban comes in effect
From Thursday 18th August 2016, you could be facing up to four years in prison for making, lending or selling these items.
Coercive Behaviour Offences
With the rise in social media and technology being used as further weapons in the armoury for those seeking control over their “loved ones” many argue the implementation of these new offences is a long time overdue.
Planned Walkout To Protest Legal Aid Reforms
Criminal barristers have recently voted overwhelmingly in favour of mass walkouts in protest against government spending cuts to legal aid.
Extended Rights To Information In The Police Station
In order to comply with the provisions of the EU Directive 2012/13/EU, significant changes were last year made to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 requiring additional information to be given to detainees in criminal proceedings before interview.
Mother Jailed For Abusing Son’s Trust Fund
Adam Gray was 11 when his father tragically died in the 7/7 bombings of 2005. Adam was awarded £50,000 compensation for the loss of his father, to be held on trust until he reached his 18th birthday.
Implication Of Alleging False Rape Claims
There are serious implications for the reporting of rape cases if the victims are fearful that they become the subject of legal proceedings.
Tougher Sentences For Banned Drivers
The current law on repossessions is particularly vague with individuals not being provided with an appropriate legal basis to adequately prepare their case, should the circumstance ever arise. Many do not have a basic understanding of their legal rights in this area and this can often lead to finance companies and other high street lenders repossessing vehicles without following the prescribed steps.
FGM – First Suspects To Be Charged Appear At Court
Carrying out female genital mutilation has been a criminal offence in the UK since 1985, but until now there has been no prosecution. FGM has recently been put under the spotlight as activists stepped up their campaign against it, while education secretary Michael Gove wrote to all head teachers including guidance on FGM after a petition called for education to be put at the forefront of tackling the practice.