Driving gives you independence and freedom. But if you are taking certain prescription medicines, getting behind the wheel could put you at risk — both legally and physically. Many people think drug driving only relates… What Prescription Drugs Can You Not Drive on in the UK?
R v Hayward (1908) 21 Cox CC 692 is a leading authority in English criminal law on unlawful act manslaughter and causation. The case is particularly important for establishing that a defendant must take the… R v Hayward (1908) 21 Cox CC 692
If you have ever sat at your desk shivering in winter or struggled through a heatwave in a stuffy office, you may have asked yourself: Is this actually allowed? Many people believe there must be… Law for Temperature at Work
Council of Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service (The GCHQ case) is one of the most important constitutional law decisions in the United Kingdom. The case fundamentally altered the understanding of judicial… Council of Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service (The GCHQ case)
If you have ever filled in a tax return, applied for residency status, or read about the “non-dom” debate in the news, you may have come across the term UK domiciled. At first glance, it… What Does UK Domiciled Mean?
R v Bree is a leading authority on the relationship between intoxication and consent under section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. The case addresses an important question in criminal law: does intoxication automatically… R v Bree [2007] EWCA Crim 804
R v Williams (Gladstone) was decided by the English Court of Appeal in 1983. The case is widely recognised for establishing an important principle in criminal law concerning mistake of fact. In R v Williams,… R v Williams (Gladstone) [1983]
If you have been named as an executor, you may be wondering what financial impact the role will have on you. Administering an estate can involve a great deal of responsibility. You may need to… Can Executors Claim Expenses?
Using a mobile phone while driving is one of the most common road offences in the UK. Many drivers think they understand the rules — but the law has changed in recent years, and it… The Law on Using a Mobile Phone When Driving
Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee is a leading English tort law decision concerning the standard of care expected of medical professionals. The case established what later became known as the Bolam test, which sets… Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957] 1 WLR 582