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A No Fault Divorce: Key Facts

Divorce is not something anyone would wish to go through, and although divorce rates have been seen to decrease in most recent years, thousands of people still file for divorce each year. On the 9th April 2019, the 50-year-old divorce law that was in place across England and Wales was updated, meaning that couples no… Continue reading A No Fault Divorce: Key Facts

Key Facts Regarding a Hung Jury

Last week the Hillsborough trial involving ex-police officer David Duckenfield ended without reaching a conclusion; a number of papers reported that there was a ‘hung jury’ – so, what does that mean? In an ideal world, a jury will reach a clear conclusion by either convicting or acquitting the defendant. In a case with 12… Continue reading Key Facts Regarding a Hung Jury

Civil Contingencies Act, Martial Law and a State of Emergency

The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 confers a power to make regulations if an ‘emergency’ has occurred or is about to occur. In other words, a power to declare a state of emergency and make regulations to deal with it. The reason that this is currently interesting is that the definition of emergency within the Act… Continue reading Civil Contingencies Act, Martial Law and a State of Emergency

Facilitating Tax Evasion

HMRC is reported to be investigating alleged violations of a new criminal offence, part of the crackdown on money laundering, for the first time. A freedom of information request made by law firm Greenberg Taurig, revealed there are five current criminal investigations. The Criminal Finances Act 2017 introduced the new offence of failing to prevent… Continue reading Facilitating Tax Evasion

Counterfeit Currency – You May Pay a Very High Price

Whilst some individuals purchase counterfeit money in order to profit from this illegal activity, others feel they are put into this position through straitened financial times. While the price of such ‘currency’ fluctuates widely, it is often as low as 25% of the face value, making it a tempting proposition. State currency producers spend millions… Continue reading Counterfeit Currency – You May Pay a Very High Price

Modern Slavery – A Defence to Drug Dealing and other offences?

The short answer is: maybe. Section 45 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 provides a defence to specific criminal charges where it is shown that they were committed under a compulsion due to slavery or exploitation (for over-18s) or as a direct consequence of slavery or exploitation (for under-18s). The latter test, for children, is… Continue reading Modern Slavery – A Defence to Drug Dealing and other offences?