Following a successful pilot scheme, new courts are to be set up in England and Wales to fast-track minor motoring offences, as they can often take longer to process than major crimes.
Police Killers To Serve Whole Life
Home Secretary Theresa May announced yesterday (May 15th) that criminals who kill police officers in England and Wales will face compulsory whole life sentences.
Legal Action Over Flight Delays
With the holiday season upon us, many people are planning a break to the sun but may not be relishing the idea of a long flight – or long delays at the airport.
ECHR Upholds UK Expat Voting Law
A British ex-pat of many years’ last week failed in his bid to overturn the ban on expatriates voting in UK elections once they have lived abroad for more than 15 years.
Draft Intellectual Property Bill Details Unveiled
As announced in the Queen’s Speech last week, the Government has unveiled reforms to the design rights and patents framework that could see infringers facing jail sentences and fines.