Your Essential Guide to Everyday UK Legal Issues
Dealing with everyday legal issues can be challenging, but it’s something many of us face at some point. Whether it’s sorting out problems with a landlord or knowing your rights at work, having a basic grasp of the law can help you stand up for yourself and make better choices. Legal knowledge isn’t just for […]
A Comprehensive Guide to UK Immigration Law
The UK’s immigration laws provide the framework of rules, regulations and requirements applicable to anyone looking to come to the United Kingdom, whether to visit, work, study, join family, settle permanently or seek protection. The various routes, visa categories and processes comprising the UK immigration system are designed to allow the UK Government to manage […]
Understanding the Land Registration Act 2002
The Land Registration Act 2002 precipitated an overhaul in the law governing land registration, ownership and interests in the United Kingdom. The Act, which came into effect on 13 October 2003, introduced significant changes designed to update and transform the property system, making it more secure, efficient, and aligned with technological advancements and societal needs. […]
Exploring the Administration of Justice Act 1982
The Administration of Justice Act 1982 remains a significant and highly influential piece of legislation. Passed over four decades ago, the Act was brought in to reshape both procedural and substantive law, impacting areas ranging from the admissibility of evidence to the administration of estates. Prior to the Act, the legal landscape faced numerous challenges, characterised […]
Understanding the Land Registration Act 1925
The Land Registration Act 1925 is not currently law in the UK, having been largely repealed and replaced by the Land Registration Act 2002. However, the provisions of the Land Registration Act 1925 remain a cornerstone of property law in the United Kingdom, providing the groundwork for subsequent legal advancements in land registration and property […]
Understanding the Statute of Frauds 1677
Enacted during the reign of Charles II, the Statute of Frauds 1677 continues to influence UK contract law today. The Statute of Frauds introduced the requirement for certain types of contracts to be written and signed to be legally enforceable. Its aim was to prevent frauds and perjuries that were common in verbal contract disputes […]
Statute of Limitations (Time Limits To Claim)
To bring a claim in the UK, the claimant must ensure they are within the relevant time limit. Understanding how time limits work in the UK is not necessarily straightforward, as there are several different limitation periods for various different types of civil claim. The rules are also further complicated by the fact that the […]
Donoghue v Stevenson & the Doctrine of Negligence
Almost a century on, the case of Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562 remains an important landmark decision in English tort law. This case established the modern doctrine of negligence as we now know it, including what’s widely referred to as the ‘neighbour principle’. Donoghue has not only provided a memorable read for generations of […]
Protecting Your Image Rights
Image rights are an extremely valuable and lucrative commodity for celebrities and personalities of all kinds, from entertainers to online influencers and sports professionals. While the law in the UK currently does not offer a specific ‘right to image’, in this article, we consider a number of legal options which may be available to protect […]
Gagging Orders: Everything You Need to Know
What are gagging orders? A gagging order, or non-disclosure order, is a type of injunction used to protect the someone’s right to privacy and confidentiality. It is issued by the court, usually on an interim basis pending a full hearing of the legal and factual issues, to restrict the publication and dissemination of private or […]
Statutory Declaration: A Complete Guide
Despite their historic origins, dating back almost two hundred years, statutory declarations are still commonly used to allow an individual to declare something to be true for the purposes of satisfying some legal requirement or regulation, often when no other evidence is available to prove the matter in question. The following guide examines the nature […]
Shared Parental Leave & Pay Guide
Employees may be entitled to Shared Parental Leave (SPL), as well as Shared Parental Pay (ShPP), if either they or their partner have had a baby or adopted a child. What is Shared Parental Leave? SPL enables eligible mothers, fathers, partners and adopters to choose how to share time off work after their child is […]
Dismissing an Apprentice (Employer’s Guide)
There could be a number of reasons why you may be considering bringing an apprentice’s employment to an end. Before taking action, it helps to understand your rights and responsibilities, and those of the apprentice, to avoid potential disputes over the dismissal decision or process. The following guide provides important practical advice for employers looking […]
Face Covering Workplace Rules
On 24th September 2020, rules that were previously seen to be advisory regarding face coverings at work became enshrined in law. It is now compulsory to wear face coverings at work for certain roles and indoor places, such as shops or cinemas. The change was brought in by the government following scientific evidence that Covid-19 […]
Barristers
Barristers have three main roles in the legal system. They represent others in court on contentious matters, and they give specialist legal advice and draft court documents. There are over 16,000 barristers in England and Wales. They are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB), which sets the standards of behaviour expected from barristers. Barristers […]
Law of Evidence – What is it?
The law of evidence encompasses the rules and legal principles that govern the proof of factual matters in both criminal and civil proceedings. It is the evidence that helps the parties prove or disprove their case and, in turn, assist the court in fairly determining the outcome of those proceedings. Below we examine the different […]
Contract Law (A Guide to the Principles!)
Contract law is a body of law regulating the making and enforcing of agreements. We all enter into hundreds of contracts throughout our lives, very often on a daily basis. This can range from simply buying a cup of coffee or booking a holiday, to entering into a contract of employment or selling our home. […]
Contract Terms
A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties. The terms of contract set out the rights and obligations of each party under that agreement. It is these contract terms that determine what the contracting parties are legally obligated to do in exchange for the promise of the other. The following article […]
Offer and Acceptance
The formation of a contract is primarily based upon the existence of an agreement between the parties. Generally speaking, an agreement is reached when one party makes an offer, which is accepted by another party. This article examines the legal concepts of offer and acceptance in contract law, and how these principles work together to […]
Mistake in Contract Law (What is it & What are the Effects?)
10 minute read Last updated: 13th August 2019 This article examines the meaning and effect of the doctrine of mistake in contract law, including the different types of mistake, how these may impact on the validity of a contract and the legal remedies available for ‘mistake contracts’. This article covers: What is a ‘mistake contract’? […]