The law on Cannabis.
Anyone found in possession of cannabis could be liable to a fine or a prison sentence, cannabis is classed as a B category drug in the UK and is illegal...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?..
linkAnyone found in possession of cannabis could be liable to a fine or a prison sentence, cannabis is classed as a B category drug in the UK and is illegal...link
Up until a child reaches the age of 12, or 135 cm, a child must use a booster or car seat, when a child is not required to use a car seat or booster they must,..link
Education Law Solicitors. Education solicitors will provide legal advice on all aspects relating to children with Special Educational Needs, problems with schoo..link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..
linkAnti-Social Behaviour.
Anti-social behaviour is defined as activities that are unacceptable and reduce the quality of life for others, this could be by harassm..link
Dogs and the Law.
Does your dog need a license, should it be chipped are you buying it from a reputable breeder and is it covered under the Dangerous Dogs Act?..link
The law banning legal highs in the UK is to undergo an urgent review...link
Police Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' l..
linkDefamation Law Solicitors. Defamation (also called calumny, libel (for written publications), slander (for spoken word), and vilification) is the communication..link
What is meant by 'handling stolen goods'...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
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