Fly-tipping is a criminal offence in the UK, and the penalties can be far more serious than many people realise. If you leave rubbish on land without permission, use an unlicensed waste carrier, or allow… Fly-Tipping Fines and Penalties in the UK: What You Need to Know
If you have been accused of dangerous driving, or you are worried about a situation on the road, one of the first questions you may ask is: is dangerous driving a criminal offence? The short… Is Dangerous Driving a Criminal Offence?
M v Home Office [1994] 1 AC 377 is a leading United Kingdom constitutional law decision concerning the rule of law and the relationship between the executive and the courts. The case arose out of… M v Home Office [1994] 1 AC 377
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]