Law

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How Legal Aid Works for Criminal Cases in the UK

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Facing a criminal charge is stressful enough without uncertainty about solicitor fees and court costs. In England and Wales, criminal ...

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What Is a Duty Solicitor in the UK and How Do You Get One?

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If you or a family member has just been arrested, one of the most useful things to know is that ...

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Your Right to a Solicitor When Arrested in the UK

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Being arrested is disorientating. You may be frightened and unsure whether asking for a lawyer will make you look guilty. ...

Released Under Investigation (RUI): What It Means in the UK

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Being told that you are “released under investigation” can feel like being left in legal limbo. You may leave the ...

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Industrial Disease Claims: Compensation for Work-Related Illness

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An industrial disease can develop quietly. Exposure may have happened in a factory, shipyard, mine or construction site decades before ...

Slip, Trip and Fall Claims: How to Prove Negligence in Public Places

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A slip or trip in a shop, station, car park or on a pavement can look like a simple accident. ...

Accident at Work Claims: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Employees

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An accident at work can leave you dealing with pain and lost income. UK employers must take reasonably practicable steps ...

Small Claims Court UK: How to Make a Claim Without a Lawyer

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When someone owes you money, hiring a solicitor can feel disproportionate to the amount in dispute. The small claims court ...

Your Rights When Arrested in the UK: A Plain-English Guide

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Getting arrested is one of those experiences that can make even the calmest person’s mind go blank. Whether it happens ...

The Conveyancing Process in the UK: A Buyer’s Timeline

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Once your offer has been accepted, the excitement of buying a home quickly gives way to paperwork, questions and unfamiliar ...