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The Absent Witness

In some instances, it is not convenient for a witness to be present in court to give evidence, generally because they live or work some distance away from the court, or some other good reason. There are legal provisions that cater for this scenario, and while the prosecution widely uses them (notably for police officers),… Continue reading The Absent Witness

Can I Get Legal Aid?

Legal aid is there to help individuals meet the cost of seeking professional advice, family mediation and representation in court or a tribunal. There are various cases and circumstances surrounding the eligibility for legal aid, and in our latest post, we discuss this topic in further detail. In order to qualify for legal aid, you… Continue reading Can I Get Legal Aid?

Stop and Search

The police, with the support of the Home Office, are making more extensive use of stop and search powers. This new approach is partly due to rising public and political concern about knife crime. A hitherto little-used power to extend the use of stop and search is now being widely used by police forces. Section… Continue reading Stop and Search

Preparing for a Family Court Hearing

Your solicitor or legal advisor is there to offer guidance and advice in the time leading up to your court hearing and on the day. They will inform you what documents you need to bring with you and advise you on your case as a whole. There are, however, a few practical pieces of advice… Continue reading Preparing for a Family Court Hearing

Buying Property: What is Conveyancing?

You must go through the conveyancing process when purchasing a property, no matter whether it is your first property purchase or you 100th. Conveyancing refers to the legal process of the transfer of property ownership titles from one person to another. We take a look at the conveyancing process in further detail. When Does Conveyancing… Continue reading Buying Property: What is Conveyancing?

Listen, do You Want to Know a Secret?

Gavin Williamson MP has been sacked from the Cabinet for leaking confidential information from the National Security Council regarding Huawei. Theresa May considers that the matter is closed and won’t refer him to the police. However, they can investigate anyway, but would need the cooperation of the Cabinet Office. There are some sensitivities when it… Continue reading Listen, do You Want to Know a Secret?

Proceeds of Crime – when does it all end?

We have all read newspaper articles reporting that a drug dealer or fraudster made hundreds of thousands from their offending but was ordered to pay back a much smaller amount. That is not always the end of the matter. What are the proceeds of crime? If a defendant is determined to have had a ‘criminal… Continue reading Proceeds of Crime – when does it all end?

Grandparents’ Rights

If a relationship breaks down, it can often be the case that the grandparents also suffer, with little or no contact with their grandchildren. Whilst there is no automatic right for grandparents to have access to their grandchildren, the court does recognise the often poignant role grandparents play. In the latest post from Broadbents Solicitors,… Continue reading Grandparents’ Rights

Your Guide To Lasting Powers of Attorney

Registering a lasting power of attorney means that you give someone you trust the power to make decisions related to money, finances and property or health and care on your behalf. If you wish to make a lasting power of attorney that can handle both aspects related to your finances and health and care, you… Continue reading Your Guide To Lasting Powers of Attorney

Speeding – How Fast is Too Fast?

The idea of speed limits causes immense confusion, with many people believing that the speed limit is at least the minimum speed you should ordinarily drive at. Most of us have experienced the rage of a motorist behind us if we adhere to the limit, and a step below it to any degree can cause… Continue reading Speeding – How Fast is Too Fast?