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Am I the victim of cuckooing?

Published on 13/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Unlike typical burglary or trespassing, cuckooing specifically targets vulnerable individuals, maintains their presence in the home, and uses psychological manipulation rather than just physical force to establish control.

Work injury: do you get full pay?

Published on 12/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Unless your employment contract specifically includes enhanced sick pay provisions, you'll likely receive only statutory sick pay, creating significant financial pressure during recovery.

Drug driving blood test: procedure explained

Published on 10/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Only laboratory blood test results exceeding specific legal limits can lead to conviction, and procedural errors during collection can invalidate the entire case.

Health and safety at work act: what you need to know

Published on 06/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

The Health and Safety at Work Act makes safety everyone's legal obligation: employers must provide safe environments while employees must follow safety procedures, with both facing significant penalties for non-compliance.

Drug Driving: Can you go to Jail?

Published on 05/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Drug driving carries up to 6 months imprisonment, and substances remain detectable long after their effects disappear.

Failing to Provide a Specimen vs. Drink Driving: Key Differences

Published on 04/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Courts view failing to provide a specimen UK more harshly than drink driving, often assuming you refused because your alcohol level was extremely high.

Drink driving & leaving the scene: what happens next?

Published on 03/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Unlike a standard drink driving offense, leaving the scene after drinking creates two separate crimes, doubling your legal jeopardy and often leading to immediate custody, even for first-time offenders.

Possession with Intent to Supply: What It Means

Published on 03/03/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Having drugs in your home or vehicle makes you legally responsible, even if they belong to a roommate or friend.

Caught drink driving? What to do next

Published on 28/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Picture this: flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror, your heart pounding, and that sinking realization that your single "quick drink" might cost far more than you imagined. Whether you're...

Coercive Control: Punishments and Legal Consequences

Published on 27/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Coercive control convictions require proving patterns of behaviour, and courts can impose severe penalties even without evidence of physical violence. The coercive control maximum sentence of 5 years applies purely for psychological and emotional abuse.

How to prove coercive control? Key evidence and legal steps

Published on 27/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Patterns of controlling behaviour can be proven through strategic documentation of digital footprints, financial records, daily incidents, and third-party observations, even without physical marks.

What is coercive control? Signs, impact, and legal protections

Published on 27/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Coercive control gradually erodes a person's sense of reality and self-worth through subtle manipulation, making it difficult to recognize abuse until the pattern of control is firmly established.

Can you sue social services in the UK? A comprehensive legal guide

Published on 26/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins

While investigations typically take 6-12 months, successful compensation claims can be filed up to 6 years after the incident, with average payouts ranging from £10,000 to £50,000 for proven negligence.

Can you sue a school? Your rights as a parent in the UK

Published on 25/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins

UK law specifically protects students' educational rights through the Education Act 2002, Equality Act 2010, and common law principles, allowing legal action when schools breach their duty of care.

Sue the police successfully: Critical steps and common pitfalls

Published on 24/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

What you write in your initial police complaint can be used against your civil claim later. Even legitimate cases fail because people unknowingly undermine their position in their first report.

Can I sue my ex? UK legal rights and options explained

Published on 21/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 11 mins

While personal grievances alone aren't grounds for legal action, UK courts widely recognize claims involving financial misconduct, emotional abuse, and child access interference.

Suing your local council: your legal rights explained

Published on 20/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins

Most people don't know they have just 3 years to claim for injuries or emotional distress, and 6 years for property damage. Missing these deadlines means losing your right to compensation, regardless of the council's negligence.

Suing your landlord in the UK: a step-by-step guide

Published on 19/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 11 mins

You can take legal action up to 6 years after moving out, giving you ample time to gather evidence and build a strong case. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything from building your case to claiming maximum compensation.

Suing for false accusations: Understanding your rights under UK law

Published on 18/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins

The shock of hearing that false allegations have been made against you can stop life in its tracks. Whether these claims were made by an ex-partner, colleague, or stranger, the...

Suing for harassment: a victim’s guide to legal action

Published on 14/02/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 10 mins

67% of successful harassment cases in 2023 succeeded because victims documented incidents from day one - even those they weren't sure "counted" as harassment.

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