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The power of the police to stop and search is currently in the media due to the rise in murders and serious crimes of violence involving the use of knives, particularly in London. A particular area of concern is the disproportionate use of search powers in relation to some minority groups. So, What Are The… Continue reading Stop and Search

As of 6 December 2018, law firms are required to publish information about certain price, service and regulatory matters. Who Needs to Publish Information? An authorised firm or a sole practitioner must publish cost information on its website (or it must be available by request if there is no website). The requirement arises whenever a… Continue reading Price and Service Transparency

What is it? Restorative Justice, or RJ as it is sometimes known, is a way of holding offenders to account and can be used as an alternative to a caution or conviction, or alongside a sentence. What Happens? Restorative justice gives a victim the opportunity to meet or communicate with an offender to help them… Continue reading Restorative Justice

Everyone has received a nuisance call, and they are a real nuisance to many, but how do your details become available, and what is being done about it? Who Are The ICO? The Information Commissioner’s Office (the ‘ICO’) is an independent organisation that was set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promote openness… Continue reading Nuisance calls and the Information Commissioner’s Office

Using your phone whilst driving is dangerous, but many people still say they are unclear in what situation a mobile can be used. Broadbents Solicitors discusses this topic further and clarify common misconceptions around this area of the law. The law states very clearly that it is illegal to hold a phone or a sat… Continue reading Using Your Phone Whilst Driving

After a recent spate of assaults involving the use of acids and other corrosive substances, the government has acted to try and curb their use. At the present time, around 15 offences per week involve the use of acid and other similar substances. In January 2018, the Home Office announced a voluntary agreement with a… Continue reading Acid Attacks – New Laws in Force

Most of the time, landlords and tenants will not encounter any issues. However, there are some circumstances when a breach of the lease results in tensions arising. In the latest post from Broadbents Solicitors, we take a look into this topic. What is a Lease? A lease is a contract that is made between a… Continue reading When a Tennant Breaches a Lease

When going through a divorce, you have a lot of things to consider, which can heighten the stress of the situation. Something that becomes a common worry for parents is the impact of the divorce on their children. Coming to an agreement on arrangements for any children in question must be done. In the event… Continue reading Divorce and Children

There are very clear legal limits when it comes to driving after consuming alcohol. During autumn and winter, there are many celebrations, including Halloween, bonfire night, Christmas and new year, meaning more parties and events and more opportunities to drink alcohol. For our latest post, we take a look at key facts regarding drink driving… Continue reading Key Facts Regarding Drink Driving

When you put a will in place, you can state how you would like your possessions to be shared out. Without a will in place, your belongings will be shared out according to the law, which may not have been how you would have wanted. In the latest blog post from Broadbents Solicitors, we discuss… Continue reading Reasons You Should Make a Will