The Laws Surrounding Paedophile Hunters
The world of social media is responsible for so many things, where people feel empowered to take the law into their own hands. There have been many forums where vigilantes can target people who have not been convicted of a legal offence but may be widely known on the “rumour mill,” such as someone who […]
What to Expect at a Magistrates’ Court
If somebody is charged with a criminal offence, the first court appearance takes place in the Magistrates’ Court, not the Crown Court. In the UK, magistrates have distinct roles within the legal system and magistrates often have a narrow scope of authority, dealing with short or less complex matters in Magistrates’ Courts, but what is […]
Is Sex in Public a Criminal Offence?
Sex is something that, for many, is a taboo subject, and as a consequence, there may be some confusion as to whether this act is considered a criminal offence in public. There are many instances of people having sex in a public setting, but is it illegal? Is it Illegal to Have Sex in a […]
Can You Go to Jail for Kissing a Minor?
Most people are aware of the laws regarding sexual relations with a minor in the UK, however, there is some confusion over kissing. There are different laws between Scotland and Northern Ireland in comparison to England and Wales, so let’s show you what you need to know. The Legal Age of Consent in UK Laws […]
Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Is This True?
The concept of being innocent until proven guilty is something we hear a lot in popular culture and is present in the justice systems of many countries around the world. Also known as the presumption of innocence, this principle forms part of the Human Rights Act 1998 and Article 11 of the United Nations Declaration […]
How Long Can the Police Keep You in Custody?
Being arrested is a very daunting time, guilty or not. Being taken into police custody can seem like a very mysterious process, especially when it comes to the time limits of how long you can be in custody, but if you’re wondering how long can police detain you, here are the facts on the hours, […]
What Powers Does the Financial Conduct Authority Have?
Since the global financial crisis of 2008, financial organisations large and small have faced huge regulatory pressure and ongoing scrutiny based on the enforcement of one major organisation, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With many high-profile financial organisations having been fined by the Financial Conduct Authority, it is in organisations’ best interests to conform to […]
American XL Bully: a Guide to New Legislation
Anybody keeping up to date with the news in recent months will have no doubt heard about the dog breed, the American XL Bully. With increased reports of injuries and deaths caused by dogs linked to XL Bully breeds, and at the end of 2023, the government announced it was going to add the American […]
Xanax in UK Law
In the United States, Xanax is a popular drug that’s prescribed by many doctors. While it can’t be obtained as an over-the-counter drug in the States, it certainly isn’t hard to get a prescription. Commonly, the drug is used to treat a wide range of anxiety and sleeping disorders due to its powerful tranquilliser properties. […]
What is Voyeurism?
In legal terms recording or watching someone during a private act is classed as voyeurism. For the act to be an offence the watching or recording must always be non-consensual. That is the person that is being watched or recorded does not know that it is happening. Is Voyeurism Illegal? Yes, voyeurism is illegal and […]
