New Drivers — What Happens If You Get 6 Points in Your First 2 Years?
Passing your driving test is a significant milestone — but for the first two years after you pass, you are subject to a stricter set of rules than experienced drivers. Under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, new drivers who accumulate 6 or more penalty points within two years of passing their test face […]
What Is a Notice of Intended Prosecution and What Should You Do?
Receiving a Notice of Intended Prosecution through the post can be alarming — particularly if some time has passed since the incident it relates to and you are unsure what your obligations are. This guide explains exactly what a Notice of Intended Prosecution is, when it must be served, what the Section 172 notice that […]
Dangerous vs Careless Driving: What’s the Legal Difference?
When a driver is involved in a collision or stopped by police for the manner of their driving, one of the first and most consequential questions is which charge they will face — careless driving or dangerous driving. The distinction between the two is fundamental: it determines which court hears the case, what defences are […]
Drug Driving in the UK: Limits, Tests and Penalties
Drug driving is taken as seriously as drink driving under UK law — in some respects more so, given that for many controlled drugs there is effectively a zero-tolerance limit. Whether the substance involved is illegal or a legally prescribed medication, being found with drug levels above the specified limit while driving can result in […]
What Is the Time Limit for a Professional Negligence Claim in the UK?
Time limits are one of the most critical — and most frequently misunderstood — aspects of professional negligence claims. Miss the applicable deadline and your claim is barred permanently, regardless of how strong it is or how much loss you have suffered. This guide explains the rules that govern limitation in professional negligence cases, when […]
How to Make a Professional Negligence Claim in the UK
If you have suffered financial loss as a result of negligent professional advice, understanding how to pursue a claim can feel daunting. Professional negligence cases involve specific procedures, pre-action requirements, and strict time limits that differ from other types of civil claims. This guide walks through the process step by step — from gathering evidence […]
What Is an Employer’s Duty of Care to Employees?
Every employer in the UK has a legal duty of care to the people who work for them. This duty is not optional and cannot be contracted out of. Where it is breached and an employee suffers harm as a result — whether physical injury, psychological harm, or financial loss — the employer may be […]
Can You Claim Compensation for Bad Legal Advice in the UK?
Solicitors are trusted with some of the most important matters in their clients’ lives — property purchases, divorce settlements, criminal defence, business contracts, and compensation claims. When a solicitor’s advice or conduct falls below the standard required by law and causes their client financial loss, that client has the right to bring a professional negligence […]
What Is Professional Negligence and When Can You Make a Claim?
When you pay a professional for their expertise — whether a solicitor, accountant, financial adviser, surveyor, or any other qualified professional — you are entitled to expect a standard of service that meets the requirements of a reasonably competent person in that field. When that standard is not met and the failure causes you financial […]
Your Rights If You Are Held in Immigration Detention
Immigration detention is one of the most distressing situations a person can face. Being held in an Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) — sometimes for weeks or months — with limited information about what will happen next is a deeply unsettling experience. Yet many people in immigration detention are unaware of the legal rights they hold, […]