May 16, 2010
You can park on a single yellow line for limited periods only. The amount of time you can spend parked on it depends entirely on the area you are in as each are have their own restrictions. You will find the permitted times on a notice plate within that zone. Restrictions ...
March 23, 2010
Citizens for jury service are selected by the electoral role simply because jury selection needs to be completetly random. Jurors are of a representative cross-section of the population of the area served by the court, hence hand-picked jurors would break the rules of ‘impatiallity’. If you are interested in working with the courts but ...
December 14, 2009
According to the ‘Occupiers Liability Act 1884′ If you do put barbed or razor wire on your fence the you must take reasonable precautions to prevent injury to other people, including trespassers, caused by dangers on your property or boundary. The ‘Occupiers Liabilty Act’ clearly states that YOU are responsible for any injury someone ...
October 1, 2009
Legally – Only a police officer can stop and search you, your clothing, and anything else you have in your posession or are carrying such as a bag rucksack, etc. However- if powers under the ‘Terrorism Act 2000′ are being applied then ‘Police Community Support Officers’ have the authority to search vehicles and bags carried by persons as long as ...
September 30, 2009
According to the ‘General Medical Council’s’ ethical guidance: Doctors should, wherever possible, avoid treating themselves or anyone with whom they have a close personal relationship such as family members. A doctor should be registered with their own GP outside their family. Controlled drugs can present particular problems, i.e. leading to drug misuse and misconduct. ...
September 23, 2009
If you feel that you have been unfairly treated in the terms of a will, i.e the deceased person was mentally incapacitated (not of a sound mind) at the time when the will was written or was coerced into leaving their assets – then the first thing you need to do is apply for a ‘caveat‘. A caveat ...
August 26, 2009
No – not legally, unless it is in connection with ’Inland Revenue’ (taxes) as bailiffs can obtain a warrant to force entry, however this would be an exception and only occurs very rarely. In all other circumstances – bailiffs only have a right to ‘peaceful entry’. This means that they can only enter your property if you have ...
August 7, 2009
Assault and battery by a police officer, Wrongful arrest, unlawful detention, Malicious prosecution, Personal Injury, i.e. harm from a police officers dog, Wrongful removal/unreturned possessions Most solicitor firms offer a ‘no win no fee’ basis, and depending on your circumstances – you may be entitled to legal aid. You can call a police compensation ...
August 6, 2009
Medical Records – And Your Rights All Patients have a legal right to view all medical records, set out by the ’1998 Data Protection Act. However, under certain circumstances - medical professionals are entitled to withhold your right to reading medical records if: The records contain information that may be detrimental to your mental health The records ...
August 5, 2009
If you are over age 16 then you can apply for a name change without your parents consent. However – if you are a child under the age of 16 then you will need your parents consent, i.e. parents stated on your birth certificate. What if I am a child but only one ...
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