All our legal advice articles
All our legal advice articles
What is a McKenzie friend?
Published on 28/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
A McKenzie friend is someone who assists a person representing themselves in court. The term originated from the landmark case McKenzie v McKenzie (1970), which paved the way for litigants to receive support without hiring a solicitor.
What is worse between ABH and GBH?
Published on 26/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
ABH (actual bodily harm) and GBH (grievous bodily harm) are offences under the Offences Against the Person Act 18611. Both are preceded by the term 'Assault occasioning…' with the ABH or GBH determined by the level of injury sustained.
How to get legal aid in the UK?
Published on 21/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
The legal aid UK system ensures everyone has access to professional legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. In 2023/24, over £1.7 billion in legal aid funding helped thousands of people resolve both criminal and civil legal matters successfully.
How to respond to a Subject Access Request?
Published on 20/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Incomplete data searches. Organizations often focus on obvious digital records while overlooking less traditional sources like CCTV footage, messaging apps, or archived files, leading to non-compliance and potential legal consequences.
How much does a divorce cost?
Published on 19/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Recent data shows uncontested divorces average £1,500-£3,000 total, while contested divorces typically cost £14,500+ with some reaching £30,000+. This 5-10x cost difference makes early agreement between parties the single biggest money-saving factor.
Going to work with covid: What the UK law says?
Published on 19/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
While it is not legally prohibited to work with Covid UK in 2024, it is strongly advised against working in person when you have a positive test result. The government guidelines recommend staying at home if possible to prevent spreading the virus to colleagues.
Do you need a solicitor when being questioned by the police?
Published on 08/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
When a crime is being investigated, the process undertaken by the police demands that they interview everyone involved. While this does not mean that every person that is interviewed is a suspect, it is essential to remember that the police are looking out for any evidence they can use.
Do you need a lawyer, solicitor or barrister?
Published on 06/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
The words lawyer, barrister and solicitor are often used interchangeably, but they do have very distinct job roles. You are not alone if you are a little confused or were too embarrassed to ask what the difference really is.
How much are speeding fines in the UK?
Published on 06/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
When discussing the topic of speeding fines, it is easy to make assumptions that those who are caught speeding are bad drivers. However, that is not a true reflection on why and how people are caught speeding.
How to complain about a solicitor? The step-by-step process
Published on 05/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
If you have received a service from a solicitor and are unhappy with it, there exists a procedure for complaints to try and resolve your issue. Let us take a look at ways in which you can handle a solicitor complaint to reach a resolution that you are happy with.
How to get rid of squatters legally?
Published on 31/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
If someone enters a property deliberately without permission and the begins living there, this is called ‘squatting’. The legal term for ‘squatting’ is ‘adverse possession’. It is illegal and squatting in a residential building can lead to a £5,000 fine, a 6-month prison sentence or both.
When should I receive my redundancy payment?
Published on 30/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel="h3"] Missing a redundancy payment deadline could cost you thousands in lost entitlements. With UK employers continuing to make redundancies in 2024, understanding exactly when you should be paid...
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