Between 2018 to 2019, there were 2 million theft offences in England and Wales that were recorded by the police. It is common for the word’s ‘theft’, ‘robbery’ and ‘burglary’ to be used interchangeably on the internet and in the media. But in the legal world, all of these terms are different and have various…
One of the most common crimes that is committed in the UK is shoplifting. It is carried out by different age groups and there are a number of reasons why somebody may choose to shoplift. For example, they might do this for fun and to get goods they want or because they feel like they…
You may have heard a lot of intellectual property in recent years. Perhaps you have seen cases of copyright or have always wondered what a trademark really is. They are both related to intellectual property. Let’s take a look what this is and break down the categories that you will want to know about. Intellectual…
Have you been injured at work? Have you suffered at the hands of faulty goods or services? The chances are, you have sustained a personal injury. If an accident has occurred that you believe could have been avoided and it was not your fault, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Personal…
You are driving along and suddenly you see a double flash in your mirrors. You have just been caught speeding on the road. When this happens, you can be confused and not realise what has happened. The next thing you will receive in a letter arriving in the post that makes you aware that you…
A lot of people prepare a will so that they can pass their assets to their loved ones. When you are creating your will, it is essential that you consider who will carry out your wishes when you are gone. An executor will have an important role when you pass away and this is why…
In the United Kingdom, we are very fortunate to have the NHS. Most of the time, hospital experiences will be positive and patients are taken care of very well. However, this does not mean that things cannot go wrong. In fact, on some occasions, clinical negligence can occur. Let’s take a look at this subject…
Are you have trouble paying back the debts that you owe? When you are in debt, you can struggle to see a way out. You can be stressed about how this debt is going to affect your daily life, including looking after your loved ones. But it is important to understand that bankruptcy can be…
When talking about wills, you may have heard the word ‘intestate’ being mentioned. In particular, you might hear that somebody dies in intestacy and wonders what exactly this means. Indeed, it is important to understand intestacy and what the benefits are of creating a will. Intestacy and Dying Without a Will If someone is described…
Nobody wants to lose their job. When this happens, it can leave you in shock and with money worries. Sometimes, it is unfortunate that you lose your job. However, in some cases, it will be totally unfair and unmerited. This can open up the possibility of bringing your employer to a tribunal to seek reparations….