All our legal advice articles

Tier 4 Visa: 10 Steps to apply for a student visa

Published on 23/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

If you have ever thought of studying in the United Kingdom, then you must apply for a student visa. Getting your student visa (Tier 4) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know the UK visa requirements and important application dates. You can only apply for this visa if you are a full-time university student pursuing a UK degree

Second Agreement: Practical & Legal Considerations

Published on 23/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

There are many different reasons why a secondment might be a good idea. For example, it is an opportunity for an employee to develop new skills in another department or company. In turn, this can yield a range of benefits to the company or department upon the seconded employee's return to their original role.

Conveyancing: Why solicitors take so long?

Published on 23/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Once you have had an offer accepted on the house you want to buy, you want to get on and move. Moreover, it would be so quick and easy if it was not for the solicitors dragging their heels, wouldn’t it? The wait can be frustrating with the threat that somebody along the chain might pull out, causing the whole thing to collapse, but the alternative could be much worse.

What rights does a father have to see his child?

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

It is an inconvertible truth that divorce has its adverse effects, always favouring a party over the other. Most often than not, the star always smiles at the wife as regards the supervision of their children. However, is it acceptable for a child to suffer by losing a relationship with one parent?

Human Trafficking: Prosecution of criminals

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

People trafficking is not a new phenomenon. It is now a form of modern-day slavery. Those criminals perpetrating people trafficking do so for one principal reason. To force those who are trafficked to commit crimes, whether it is through the offer of sexual services, through the provision of manual labour where the principal employer pays ’ gangmasters’

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (SOLS)

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

The right to liberty cannot be overlooked as it is one of our fundamental human rights. Liberty is the ability to be free to do what you want to do or settle anywhere you will love to live in. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard refers to stripping one away of his freedom. Someone is denied liberty if the person is under continuous custody, control, and restricted to leave.

How to make a will?

Published on 21/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

Life is unpredictable. You never know what will happen when or how your circumstances might change. As such, any adult should have an up-to-date will at all times. A will is a legal document stating where your assets should be allotted if you are ever to pass away. These assets include things like money, property, possessions, and investments.

Help with paying legal costs!

Published on 21/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Over the years, the existence of justice and the standard judicial system has increased the nation's state and make the lives of the oppressed better, hence making the world a better place. Everyone deserves a fair justice system; however, justice is not cheap to some individuals because they cannot afford to pay for it. To this end, legal aid was introduced.

Anti-Money Laundering: Small Firms and Risk Assessments

Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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.

Family Visas: 7 Years Child Residency Immigration Rule

Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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 to and bred in the United Kingdom for those seven years

Human Rights under the Equality Act 2010

Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

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.

Criminal Injuries Compensation: An In-Depth Guide!

Published on 17/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

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 from some form of compensation.

How to claim asylum in the UK?

Published on 17/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

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 to be, the UK is certainly not ‘shut’ to asylum seekers.

Non-Disclosure Agreements in Employment Disputes

Published on 16/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

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.

Mortgage Fraud: When does it happen?

Published on 16/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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.

Indefinite Leave to Remain – All You Need to Know!

Published on 16/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

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 in the UK.

Divorce Settlement: Who gets what in a divorce?

Published on 14/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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.

How to make a formal complaint against the police?

Published on 14/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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.

Miscarriage of Justice: I AM NOT A RAPIST!

Published on 11/09/2020, by Qredible | Reviewed by Dr. Donald Macfarlane - Reading time: 7 mins

You may have seen/been affected by the BBC documentary first aired on 10 September 2020 called "I Am Not A Rapist". Continuing our recent series of articles on justice, we wanted to follow up with an objective legal article that seeks to try and put the challenging legal issues raised in the programme into some context.

Protecting your Intellectual Property Rights!

Published on 11/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Intellectual property, or IP, refers to an idea or other form of creative work must legally be treated as an asset or physical property. IP law covers the protection of copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and several other domains. Generally, IP laws give the creator of a unique idea a monopoly over its use.