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Government Snooping Ruled Unlawful

In a legal challenge brought by the MP Tom Watson, and supported by campaign group Liberty, the High Court ruled that a major plank of the government’s surveillance strategy is unlawful (Secretary of State for the Home Department v Watson MP & Ors [2018] EWCA Civ 70). When Theresa May was Home Secretary, she brought… Continue reading Government Snooping Ruled Unlawful

Keeping up to Date with Road Tax Law

You may have seen the new campaign, launched by the DVLA to clamp down on those driving without vehicle tax. Keeping up to date with the latest road tax law is highly important and in the latest blog post by Broadbents Solicitors, we discuss the penalties for failing to comply with the law and what… Continue reading Keeping up to Date with Road Tax Law

Doctors in the Dock

Many in the medical profession are up in arms following a recent High Court case involving Dr Bawa-Garba  – General Medical Council v Bawa-Garba [2018] EWHC 76 (Admin). The case followed on from proceedings before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal, which had ruled that Bawa-Garba should be suspended from practice for a period of one-year. The… Continue reading Doctors in the Dock

Drugs – No Laughing Matter

‘Laughing gas’ more properly known as Nitrous Oxide, is back in the news following a Court of Appeal ruling that the substance is controlled by the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. The Act makes it an offence to possess psychoactive substances with intent to supply, and in limited cases, simple possession is also an offence. The… Continue reading Drugs – No Laughing Matter

Gun Amnesty

A two-week gun amnesty begins today across the UK. In this period people will have an opportunity to dispose of firearms and ammunition safely, with ‘no questions asked’. Who Are the Police Reaching out To? The amnesty is directed at two distinct groups of people, firstly those who know they are in possession of illegal… Continue reading Gun Amnesty

None for The Road

As we put Halloween and Bonfire Night behind us, easing into those dark wintry nights, it isn’t long before Christmas is in our sights and party season gets underway. As night follows day, this time also coincides with a national police initiative concerning drink driving, as forces across the country prepare for a spike in… Continue reading None for The Road

Follow The Money

‘Follow the money’ is a rather clichéd line from the film ‘All The President’s Men’ which charted the scandal that engulfed President Nixon in the 1970s. But even today, the money trail is very much the first line of investigation in serious fraud cases, and one that is increasingly difficult to follow. Not so long… Continue reading Follow The Money

Preparing for a Child Custody Hearing

Preparing for a child custody hearing can feel like entering the unknown. Following on from our recent posts on Divorce and Joint Custody we have decided to shed a light on Family Court. For many, court is perceived as a stress-inducing environment with bad memories and negative connotations. Detailed below are explanations to some key… Continue reading Preparing for a Child Custody Hearing

Jargon Buster: General Data Protection Regulation

From the 25th of May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation will apply in the UK. The regulations apply to both “processors” and “controllers” of data and if you are currently subject to the Data Protection Act, it is likely that you will also be subject to the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation. A lot… Continue reading Jargon Buster: General Data Protection Regulation

Employment Legislation: The Taylor “Good Work” Review

Remaining compliant with employment legislation is a requirement of every employer. In order to ensure you work by the most up to date information, it is important to keep up with changes regarding employment and how this affects both you and your employees. In the latest Broadbents Solicitors blog post, we take a look at… Continue reading Employment Legislation: The Taylor “Good Work” Review