News
Legal disputes between parents living in different countries on the rise
9th May 2013A BBC report published last week has highlighted that the number of legal disputes between parents residing in different countries has more than doubled in the last two years. [read more]
Should squatting in commercial premises be criminalised?
9th May 2013Until 1st September 2012, squatting in any type of building was a civil offence requiring recourse to the court in order to evict unwanted residents. [read more]
Police must treat 17-year-olds in custody as children
30th April 2013High Court proceedings were brought by a young man, now 18 years of age, who at the age of 17 had been detained in custody for 12 hours and strip searched before being released on police bail. [read more]
General News
Legal disputes between parents living in different countries on the rise 9th May 2013
A BBC report published last week has highlighted that the number of legal disputes between parents residing in different countries has more than doubled in the last two years.
Should squatting in commercial premises be criminalised? 9th May 2013
Until 1st September 2012, squatting in any type of building was a civil offence requiring recourse to the court in order to evict unwanted residents.
Police must treat 17-year-olds in custody as children 30th April 2013
High Court proceedings were brought by a young man, now 18 years of age, who at the age of 17 had been detained in custody for 12 hours and strip searched before being released on police bail.
Courts rule on rent deposits 29th April 2013
The Court has issued its decision in the case of Johnson v. Old on 23rd April 2013. This case concerned whether funds were held by a Landlord as a rent deposit or other security or whether they represented the discharge of a current liability. The decision reached by the Court of Appeal is a victory for the Landlord.
Why baring all may be best for the kids. 10th April 2013
The recent case of Kloosman v Aylen highlights the need to obtain proper legal advice and to openly discuss intentions before making large lifetime gifts.
