All our legal advice articles

All our legal advice articles

Can you clear your criminal record in the UK?

Can you clear your criminal record in the UK?

Published on 26/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

The ability to “clear” or “delete” a criminal record depends on several factors: the nature of the offence, the sentence given, and the time elapsed since the conviction.

Can you clear your criminal record in the UK?
Building defects UK: your legal rights & how to claim compensation

Building defects UK: your legal rights & how to claim compensation

Published on 25/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Discovered building defects? Learn your legal rights, claim compensation up to £200,000, and understand time limits before it's too late.

Building defects UK: your legal rights & how to claim compensation
What is an Employment Tribunal?

What is an Employment Tribunal?

Published on 25/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Employment tribunal decisions are often published online and permanently searchable; consider confidential ACAS settlement if privacy matters.

What is an Employment Tribunal?
Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?

Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?

Published on 24/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Your marriage is ending, and you're sitting there wondering: What do I even ask a solicitor? The truth is most people walk into that first appointment completely unprepared, then leave wishing they'd asked the decisive questions.

Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?
Anti-social behaviour from neighbours: your legal rights & how to take action

Anti-social behaviour from neighbours: your legal rights & how to take action

Published on 24/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

You can obtain court injunctions with power of arrest, claim damages, and force authorities to investigate anti-social behaviour under UK law.

Anti-social behaviour from neighbours: your legal rights & how to take action
What is the difference between a civil partnership and marriage?

What is the difference between a civil partnership and marriage?

Published on 21/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Marriage, civil partnerships, common-law spouses…there are lots of terms used to explain the living arrangements or relationship statuses of couples.

What is the difference between a civil partnership and marriage?
Party wall disputes UK: your rights & how to resolve them

Party wall disputes UK: your rights & how to resolve them

Published on 20/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

You can only stop works through injunctions when neighbours fail to serve valid party wall notice or cause actual damage.

Party wall disputes UK: your rights & how to resolve them
Sexual offences in the UK: Types, law, and sentencing under the Sexual Offences Act 2003

Sexual offences in the UK: Types, law, and sentencing under the Sexual Offences Act 2003

Published on 20/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

The Sexual Offences Act 2003 establishes a clear legal framework that defines, penalises, and regulates all sexual offences, while safeguarding victims’ rights and ensuring a fair legal process.

Sexual offences in the UK: Types, law, and sentencing under the Sexual Offences Act 2003
Voyeurism offences in the UK: What the law says about hidden cameras and upskirting

Voyeurism offences in the UK: What the law says about hidden cameras and upskirting

Published on 19/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Voyeurism law in the UK provides comprehensive protection for victims through specific legislation that criminalises intrusive observation and recording.

Voyeurism offences in the UK: What the law says about hidden cameras and upskirting
Criminal injuries compensation solicitors: Do you need legal help to claim?

Criminal injuries compensation solicitors: Do you need legal help to claim?

Published on 19/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

It is not always mandatory, but a specialist solicitor can make the process much smoother and significantly improve your chances of success.

Criminal injuries compensation solicitors: Do you need legal help to claim?
How tax changes after divorce?

How tax changes after divorce?

Published on 18/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Asset transfers between divorcing spouses are only tax-free until April 5th after separation.

How tax changes after divorce?
Criminal injuries compensation in the UK: how to make a claim

Criminal injuries compensation in the UK: how to make a claim

Published on 18/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Victims can secure compensation by following the legal process, gathering the necessary evidence, and submitting an official claim.

Criminal injuries compensation in the UK: how to make a claim
Shoplifting in the UK: Penalties, criminal record, and when you need a solicitor

Shoplifting in the UK: Penalties, criminal record, and when you need a solicitor

Published on 18/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Stealing punishment varies based on the nature of the theft, whether it’s a first-time or repeat offence, and the surrounding circumstances.

Shoplifting in the UK: Penalties, criminal record, and when you need a solicitor
Right to light UK: can you stop your neighbour’s extension?

Right to light UK: can you stop your neighbour’s extension?

Published on 17/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Act before construction starts for injunctions; delay means courts award compensation instead of halting or removing the building.

Right to light UK: can you stop your neighbour’s extension?
How to check your criminal record in the UK: Steps & options?

How to check your criminal record in the UK: Steps & options?

Published on 17/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

You can carry out a criminal record check UK through a DBS Basic Check, an ACRO Subject Access Request (SAR), or a Police Certificate.

How to check your criminal record in the UK: Steps & options?
What happens if you are charged with a sexual offence in the UK?

What happens if you are charged with a sexual offence in the UK?

Published on 14/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

When facing such a sexual offence accusation, the first step is to stay calm and seek immediate advice from a specialist sexual offence lawyers to protect your rights.

What happens if you are charged with a sexual offence in the UK?
Neighbour Disputes UK: How to Resolve Conflicts Legally

Neighbour Disputes UK: How to Resolve Conflicts Legally

Published on 14/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Neighbour disputes UK cases affect thousands of homeowners every year, turning what should be a peaceful home into a source of constant stress. Whether it's boundary disagreements, persistent noise, or...

Neighbour Disputes UK: How to Resolve Conflicts Legally
Criminal injuries compensation calculator: How much could you receive?

Criminal injuries compensation calculator: How much could you receive?

Published on 13/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

The criminal injuries tariff operates as a fixed-scale system with 25 distinct bands, each specifying exact criminal injuries amounts for different injury severities.

Criminal injuries compensation calculator: How much could you receive?
Can you sue social services in the UK? A comprehensive legal guide

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

Published on 13/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Substantial damages are achievable with the correct legal route, compelling evidence, and specialist representation.

Can you sue social services in the UK? A comprehensive legal guide
Suing your local council: your legal rights explained

Suing your local council: your legal rights explained

Published on 12/11/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 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 local council: your legal rights explained

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