Delve into the realm of local authority prosecutions, where understanding regional enforcement strategies and compliance requirements is crucial. Equip yourself with the knowledge to effectively manage cases involving local regulatory bodies and ensure adherence to local laws.
The Insolvency Service has announced that Ishfaq Hussain, sole director of Bradford-based Reeson Homes Ltd, has been sentenced for fraudulently...
The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) has published proposed amendments to Part I of its Guidance to reflect the Money Laundering and...
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that Declan Nowell, the company director for an unregistered Forex investment scheme called...
A round-up of the latest health and safety prosecutions, including an oil and gas company fined after a worker suffered serious burns following a...
Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...
AffrayAffray is an offence created by the Public Order Act 1986 (POA 1986). It can be tried in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. The...
Self defenceSelf defenceSelf defence is an absolute defence based on the evidence which can apply in crimes committed by force. Section 76 of the...
Assault occasioning actual bodily harmThe offence of actual bodily harmThe offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) can be tried in...
Possession of a bladed article in a public placeThe offence of possession of a bladed articleIt is an offence under section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (CJA 1988) for any person to have in their possession in public a bladed article to which the section applies. The offence can be tried in
Possession of an offensive weapon in a public placeThe offence of possession of an offensive weapon in a public placeIt is an offence under section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 (PCA 1953) to carry in public an offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. This can be tried
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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