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Legal Article
05 Apr 2024
On 31st May 2021 the Government introduced the Whiplash Tariff, fixing damages for whiplash injuries. Whiplash is defined in the statute as being an injury of soft tissue in the neck, back or shoulder namely a sprain, strain, tear, or rupture or lesser damage of a muscle, tendon or ligament except…
Personal Injury
Legal Article
05 Apr 2024
New public order powers to prevent individuals from causing repeated serious disruption came into force on 5th April 2024. The Government says that: "In recent years, we have seen an increase in protest tactics that are dangerous and cause serious disruption. The Government is committed…
Crime
Legal Article
22 Mar 2024
The government has introduced the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill before Parliament; if passed, the resultant Act will automatically overturn convictions for certain offences linked to the Post Office Horizon scandal. The Post Office Horizon IT scandal has been described as the one of UK…
Crime
Legal Article
22 Mar 2024
A package of six new sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of immigration offences in England and Wales have been published by the independent Sentencing Council following changes in legislation. Under the proposals, judges and magistrates will - for the first time - have dedicated…
Crime
Legal Article
22 Mar 2024
In the case of Attorney General's Reference on a Point of Law No 1 of 2023 [2024] EWCA Crim 243, the Court of Appeal considered the defence of "lawful excuse" in the context of criminal damage committed by protestors. In 2020, a group targeted the premises of a number of organisations…
Crime
Legal Article
11 Mar 2024
On Wednesday 6th March the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered the 2024 Spring Budget. In an election year the Budget is always important but what has this year's budget brought and what, if anything, do you need to do about it. Prior to the Budget Michael Gove the Secretary of…
Residential Conveyancing
Legal Article
08 Mar 2024
The High-Profile & Private Crime Division, led by Partner Craig MacKenzie, secured acquittals for our client following a seven-week trial at Manchester Crown Court. The team instructed Ian McMeeking of Lincoln House Chambers in the case, which involved the supply of drugs across Greater Manchester…
Crime
Legal Article
07 Mar 2024
Measures have been signed into law this week to ban keeping primates as pets. The legislation brings in a licensing scheme setting strict rules to ensure that only private keepers who meet new welfare and licensing standards can keep primates, delivering on a government manifesto commitment and…
Crime
Legal Article
07 Mar 2024
The Spring Budget was delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on the 6th of March 2024 and offered little comfort regarding the criminal justice system. Overall departmental spending is said to rise by 1%, but this is not evenly spread, with protected spending, such as on the NHS, receiving a more…
Crime
Legal Article
05 Mar 2024
When a loved one suffers harm or loses their life due to medical negligence, it can be an emotionally devastating experience. In such cases, understanding your rights and the compensation you may be entitled to is crucial. Let's delve into the key aspects: What Constitutes Medical Negligence…
Clinical Negligence
