*Please note that the following article refers only to regular employees who work for a traditional employer. People who are self-employed or "gig economy" workers are unlikely to be able to claim compensation under common civil employment laws, even if they contracted Covid-19 while working. ...
Buying a home, whether it is your first property or the one you plan to live in forever, is an exciting time and it's expected that once you have had an offer accepted, you want to get on and move in. But before that can...
Money laundering is a term used to describe how criminals disguise and integrate illegal financial movements into legitimate economic systems. It can pose problems in both the short and long-term and has the potential to disrupt the integrity of entire financial institutions. National economies and...
It is an inconvertible truth that the first seven years of a child's life are significant to their growth, advancement, and happiness. After all, these seven years make and reflect a decent sum of their experiences and memories. For a youngster who was given birth...
The Equality Act 2010 is an anti-discrimination and human rights bill that was put into effect on 1 October 2010. It protects everyone in the United Kingdom against harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. Compositely, it strengthens and streamlines roughly 40 years of equalities legislation. The Act...
Every year in the UK, thousands of assaults and physical attacks are reported. Often, the victims are left with injuries, both mental and physical, which can significantly affect their lives. The CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority), was set up in an attempt to help these victims benefit...
Have you ever wondered why the rate of divorce is on the increase in recent years? How many of us have had to think about why some marriages are dissolved at one point or another? It is a known fact that the first step when...
It is remarkable to think that such a small island can attract so many foreigners to claim asylum within its shores. Historically, the UK has been very fair to those who have sought asylum. While the borders may not be as open as they used...
Confidentiality agreements or non-disclosure agreements (NDA) are a regular aspect of many sectors, employment being one of them. Employers often use them to ensure an employee or ex-employee stays quiet about certain aspects of the job or company. In the UK, while also being used to protect certain...
Mortgage fraud is an ever-increasing crime in the UK. Every year, around four mortgages in every one thousand are found to be fraudulent. This costs the housing market vast amounts of money yearly. As a criminal act, mortgage fraud varies in scale and severity. It...
The clarity of this topic has become somewhat more clouded in the last four years. Before the EU referendum of 2016 and the Brexit which is still emanating from it, citizens from other European Union member states were freely able to live, work and settle...
Moving home is one of the most stressful things that most adults have to endure. Not only is moving expensive, but there are also many pitfalls and ways in which moves are delayed or do not reach completion. Many people think that in choosing a...
Going through a divorce is something that no one hopes to experience. It can be a stressful time, with many aspects to consider. The personal turmoil of the divorce process can make planning the more practical side of proceedings much harder. Many things must be...
If something has happened that you are unhappy with regarding a police officer or officers, or indeed a police force, it is possible to raise a complaint against them. However, you need to ensure that you go about it the right way. Let us explore:...
An annulment ends a marriage, just like a divorce, although it is rare. It is also referred to as nullity. Annulment of a marriage can be done at any point in time after the wedding. Unlike divorce, there's no minimum period before one can submit...
The terms freehold, leasehold and commonhold are used to describe the legal tenure, or basis of ownership of a property, whether it is a building or a piece of land. If you go house hunting, you may notice that for one property you have the...
We are fortunate that in the UK, a lack of money should not deny you access to legal help. This system is underpinned by legal aid, payment of legal fees by the government as opposed to an individual. Legal aid and means-testing Access to legal...
A subject access request (SAR) is a request made in any form for a copy of all information your business holds on an individual. While it is good practice to respond to such a request immediately, you must do so within one month of the...
The Offences cover GBH Offences Against the Person Act (OAPA) 1861. There are two classifications of GBH; Section 18 which is to intentionally cause grievous bodily harm and Section 20, which is to cause GBH level injuries without the intention to cause such severe harm. ...
By Tamara Davis and Dr Don Macfarlane (SBP Law) WARNING: This article may be regarded by many as unpleasant, concerning, and unsettling. Nonetheless, it is our duty to ensure that victims are protected and offered support within the law. You may have seen/been affected by...
