Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself on the road. In the UK, seatbelt laws are strict, and for good reason. Most of the time, if a seatbelt is fitted… When Can You Drive Without a Seatbelt in the UK?
R v Howe [1987] AC 417 (HL) is a leading decision of the House of Lords on the defence of duress in cases of murder. The case firmly established that duress is not available as… R v Howe [1987] AC 417 (HL)
Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself on the road. Yet every year, drivers and passengers are still caught travelling without one. If you are stopped by the police for… Penalty Points for Not Wearing a Seatbelt
Brice v Brown is an important decision in English negligence law concerning liability for psychiatric injury. The case examined whether a defendant could be held responsible for severe emotional distress suffered by a claimant who… Brice v Brown [1984] 1 All ER 997
If you are buying a property with someone else, one of the most important decisions you will make is how you legally own it. Many people focus on price, mortgage rates and location, but the… Joint Tenants v Tenants in Common – What’s the Difference?
R v Bowen is an important decision of the Court of Appeal concerning the defence of duress and the characteristics that may be taken into account when applying the objective test of reasonable firmness. The… R v Bowen [1997] 1 WLR 372 (Court of Appeal)
Losing someone you love is devastating. When that loss happens because of someone else’s negligence, the grief is often mixed with anger, confusion and a sense of injustice. While no amount of money can ever… A Brief Overview of Bereavement Damages
Court: Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)Citation: [1997] Crim LR 576Statute Involved: Section 47, Offences Against the Person Act 1861Jurisdiction: England and Wales R v Constanza is a significant decision of the Court of Appeal concerning… R v Constanza
Finding out that your role is at risk of redundancy while you are pregnant can feel overwhelming. Pregnancy is usually a time of preparation and planning, not uncertainty about income and job security. It is… Can You Be Made Redundant While Pregnant?
R v Lamb [1967] 2 QB 981 is an important Court of Appeal decision on involuntary manslaughter, particularly unlawful act (constructive) manslaughter. The case clarifies that for unlawful act manslaughter to be established, the underlying… R v Lamb [1967] 2 QB 98