Stalking and Harassment.
Recent report uncovers failings by the police and prosecution service...link
With the government recently announcing that they will be reviewing the stop and search rules we take a look at the rules that apply.
What can the police do under the stop and search powers?
As the rules stand at the moment, a police officer has the power to stop you and if the situation dictates, they have the power to search you at any time.
They also have the power to ask you what you are doing and why you are in a location. You do not have to answer these questions but that could lead on to other police action.
Why can the police do this?
The rules were introduced so that the police could take action if they feel that you are acting, will act, or have acted illegally.
Examples of this could be that-
What is Double Jeopardy? and is it still Law in the UK?..
linkRecent report uncovers failings by the police and prosecution service...link
Finding a valuable item.
Every now and then someone finds a stash of coins or jewellery that is 100's of years old, may have been lost, buried as part of a ce..link
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is an agreement set up by a couple prior to marriage, the prenup will detail how finances work whilst married and in the event t..link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..
linkIf the crime is ongoing call 999, you should not put yours or anyone else’s safety at risk by taking action yourself...link
Neighbour Disputes can escalate to affect your life and enjoyment of your property, if handled in the wrong way they can cause tension and in some cases argumen..link
Speeding motoring offences
Over 100,000 motorists are caught speeding each year, many have attended speed awareness courses, many were fined and received point..link
Police Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' l..
linkDiscrimination.
All forms of discrimination are illegal, some are moral issues about how we conduct ourselves in everyday life, for example, are we discriminat..link
Points on your Driving License - What happens when you receive points on your Driving Licence, How long do they stay, how many points until you are banned from..link
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