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
If you are buying a new-build home, developing land, or simply trying to understand how planning works in England and Wales, you may come across the term Section 106 agreement. It is often mentioned in… What Is Section 106 Agreement?
R v Evans [2009] EWCA Crim 650 is a significant decision of the Court of Appeal concerning gross negligence manslaughter and the circumstances in which a duty of care arises in criminal law. The case… R v Evans [2009] EWCA Crim 650
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?