Protecting Your Image Rights
Image rights are an extremely valuable and lucrative commodity for celebrities and personalities of all kinds, from entertainers to online influencers and sports professionals. While the law in the UK currently does not offer a specific ‘right to image’, in this article, we consider a number of legal options which may be available to protect […]
What is Freedom of Speech in the UK?
Freedom of speech forms a fundamental part of our democracy. The UK public and press enjoy some of the greatest freedoms of anyone in the world to express their opinions and ideas. The following guide on the rules relating to freedom of speech in the UK examines the legal basis of this right, including the […]
Current Law on Squatting
What is squatting? Squatting is where someone has entered a property without first obtaining permission from the owner, and then stays there, or intends to stay there. The current law on squatting varies, depending on whether the building or land being occupied is residential or non-residential. Squatting in a residential property In 2012, it became […]
Gagging Orders: Everything You Need to Know
What are gagging orders? A gagging order, or non-disclosure order, is a type of injunction used to protect the someone’s right to privacy and confidentiality. It is issued by the court, usually on an interim basis pending a full hearing of the legal and factual issues, to restrict the publication and dissemination of private or […]
Sentencing Reforms See Teenage Killers Face Longer Jail Terms
Teenage killers are to face longer jail sentences, under reforms announced by the justice secretary, Robert Buckland. Older teenagers in murder cases could see sentences almost doubled to up to 27 years. ‘Ellie’s law’ comes as part of wider criminal reforms which were introduced to Parliament on 9 March 2021. Ellie’s law follows a campaign […]
Death Penalty: A History of UK Capital Punishment
A History of Capital Punishment in the UK Capital punishment, the use of the death penalty by the state, originated in the Anglo-Saxon era and continued until 1965 when the death penalty was abolished. Initially, the primary way to carry out the sentence was by a primitive form of hanging, placing a noose around the […]
Right to Repair Law to be Introduced this Summer
A new law is due to be introduced this summer giving consumers in the UK the ‘right to repair’ on the electronic goods they buy. The new law aims to extend the lifespan of appliances such as fridges, TVs and washing machines by up to ten years and to make them cheaper to run through […]