Domestic abuse reports spike during the festive season, with increased financial pressure, alcohol consumption, and time spent at home contributing to the rise. Aimee Fox of Oakwood Solicitors highlights the signs, support available, and legal options for victims.
Domestic abuse reports spike during the festive season, with increased financial pressure, alcohol consumption, and time spent at home contributing to the rise. Aimee Fox of Oakwood Solicitors highlights the signs, support available, and legal options for victims.
Fatigue-related driving accidents are a hidden danger during the festive season, often as deadly as drink driving. Chrissy O’Connor of LMP Legal highlights the risks, legal consequences, and essential tips to stay safe. Prioritise rest, plan breaks, and drive responsibly—because arriving safely is the best gift this Christmas.
Facing allegations of historic sexual offences? LMP Legal understands the distress and challenges involved. This article from Kristina Lancaster provides insights into defending false claims, navigating complex legal processes, and building a strong defence. Learn about the importance of experienced legal representation, evidence gathering, and how we support clients with compassion and discretion.
Stay safe this Christmas! In this article from Kristina Lancaster she provides us with a reminder of the dangers of drink & drug driving, including the ‘morning after’ risks, and how to avoid legal trouble.
Longer sentences won’t prevent road tragedies. Charlotte Le Maire on why change needs early education and a cultural shift on driving safety.
Join DG Legal for a free two part webinar series on Judicial Review and Refusal of Naturalisation on Good Character Grounds. In this will be a 1 hour session presented by leading practitioners Eric Fripp and Amy Childs from 36 Group, they will outline the parameters for refusal of British nationality on the basis of lack of ‘good character’, how to anticipate issues, and how to contest refusals The first part of the webinar will be held on Tuesday, 8th October 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
For legal professionals, especially in family law, timely drug and alcohol test results are crucial. In this article Cansford’s Managing Director, Kim Bagley discusses why their three-working-day turnaround sets the standard for drug and alcohol testing.
A defendant charged with drug driving was found not guilty after an analysis by Bericon Forensics. The analysis showed the defendant’s THC levels were slightly above the legal limit. However, the expert suggested that the THC level could have dropped below the limit within a few hours due to the defendant’s regular cannabis use. This uncertainty contributed to the not guilty verdict.
Although the world appears to be more inclusive now than ever before, figures show that the LGBT+ community still suffers from terrible hate crimes and abuse.
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