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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Intellectual property, or IP, refers to an idea or other form of creative work must legally be treated as an asset or physical property. Common examples of IP include things like: An author's copyright on a book idea A distinctive logo that represents a brand...
The 2007 Money Laundering Regulations define a politically exposed person (PEP) as "an individual with a high profile political role or someone who has been entrusted with a prominent public function.' These populations have been recognised as notable because they carry a higher risk of...
When a marriage breaks down beyond the point of repair, sometimes the best thing to do for both parties is to end the partnership. As painful as separation can be, it can also make room for new exciting opportunities which would never have been possible...
When someone close to you passes away, it is natural for a variety of emotions to strike. Several factors can make death incredibly overwhelming. Suppose the death was unexpected. Perhaps you also find yourself as the sole proprietor of getting the deceased individual's affairs in...
