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For questions specific to the United Kingdom. Note that the UK does not have a common legal system across its jurisdictions - consider using [scotland] or [england-and-wales] or [northern-ireland].

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Can the victim drop charges?

In this example, pretend Alex stabs Bob using cutlery (a knife) at a restaurant, who subsequently presses charges as it was an unprovoked attack. Bob later decides to drop the charge, he has survived ...
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Would a guide to deodorant etc based on self-defence break any laws?

Alice lives in the UK. She and many women fear attack but pepper spray and other non lethal weapons are sadly illegal. Alice starts a podcast reviewing deodorant and other household items, covering ...
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Tradesman billing unreasonable fees

What prevents a tradesman from billing a client an unreasonable fee after the work is done? For example, a plumber may quote provisionally £100 verbally (or not even give a cost estimate as is common ...
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Is not disclosing your address a reason alone to be remanded into prison? [closed]

What do you do if your duty solicitor recommended you to self represent but the judge / court basically ignores the testimony and continue to abuse, exploit and invert language and its meaning/origin ...
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Under which law is the police allowed to hold one's passport and phone after being in detention for 21 hrs?

Is the UK police allowed to hold one's passport and phone for further "investigation" after he had been in detention for 21 hours? Further the police told him that he is not allowed to leave ...
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Meaning of 'Gift of Residue' section of a will

This section is in a family member's will: Gift of Residue I give my Residuary Estate to the said [Full Name] absolutely and if [Name] shall fail to obtain a vested interest leaving issue who survive ...
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Uk hmrc letter not came [closed]

My husband is in uk he is not getting any letter from hmrc he complained about that still he doesn't receive letter can You guide me why hmrc taking much time
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Still be questioned without a solicitor?

In the United Kingdom, England and Wales jurisdiction, when someone is arrested they are read a caution. If at that moment, the person declines to give a statement, and then asks for a solicitor, can ...
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Legal/latin term: intent of law vs. actual effect

Question I studied law for a year back when I was in school and I remember the teaching talking about reviewing laws and specifically, "where the actual effect of the law (today) no longer ...
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Can probation contact employers?

In this scenario, pretend John has a criminal record for two counts of Assault by Penetration contrary to section 2 of the Sexual Offences Act, after he was found guilty during trial. He was sentenced ...
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What happens if an insurance company does not mention a critical clause of a policy during a telephone purchase?

Suppose one phones an insurance company and arrange and pays for car insurance. One then receives the documentation and there is an additional clause that was not mentioned that invalidates the ...
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Scotland small claims court - respondent will not respond

I recently applied for Simple Procedure (Form 3A) against respondent X at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. (My claim was initiated prior to 31 May 2023.) X did not respond by the deadline. Then I submitted an ...
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Do I have any rights if PayPal permanently suspend my account?

I recently had a message from PayPal telling me that my account has been permanently suspended due to 'unacceptable risk'. I have only ever used it to make small payments to eBay and such, and I have ...
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If your child "hacks" your device and "defrauds" the bank what is the legal situation?

In the news today there is a case of a child spending more than £2,500 on their parents iPad. A 10-year-old girl spent more than £2,500 on the gaming site Roblox after changing the password on her ...
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If the police tell you not to drink does that have any legal force?

It is reported in the news that during an arrest of suspected protestors a police officer instructed one person that they could not drink their coffee with a reason that it may be poisoned. This ...
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UK: Immigration & Visa Laws - how to be a freelancer? [migrated]

I know the Student Visa blocks self-employment, but what about other visas in the UK? Is it possible to have two visas at once, or have some visa that allows both university studies and freelancing?
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What are the laws governing eviction of a fired employee out from the office?

The laws on dismissing an employee in the UK are in this link. What are the laws dictating how a dismissed employee must be walked out of the office? For example, is it legal to not allow him/her to ...
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Section 9 Criminal Justice Act applicable to family law?

Nuanced, procedural thing. In the UK law system: Witness statement Position statement Statement of truth Statement under oath Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 Under section 9 of the Criminal Justice ...
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When lords were tried by the House of Lords, where could they appeal to?

If a lord was proceeded against then the HoL would be the venue of first instance. But where would the appeal go from there, and what was the venue of last resort? Or was it there be all and end all, ...
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What provisions existed in UK law for handling a tied Brexit vote?

The UK left the European Union because of a public referendum where 51.8% of the votes were in favour in leaving the EU. Suppose it had resulted in an tie, i.e. 50% in favour of leaving the EU, 50% ...
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What are the limits to what the information commissioner can take action upon?

It is in the news that a doctor inappropriately accessed and distributed a patients medical records. They did this through their employer, Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) at Addenbrookes. The ...
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Can a breach of privacy occur when surveilling a public space through which 3rd parties have no choice but to pass?

In an article on doorbell cameras, it is noted that a breach of privacy was deemed to have occurred through the use of a video doorbell that recorded a neighbour "every time she entered or exited ...
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Multiple issues in UK rented flat after check-in. What are my rights? [closed]

I have just moved into a new flat and as soon as I entered I took a video and noticed that the flat has never been cleaned after the last tenant left. I also took a note of all the issues there were ...
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Minimum size of room in flat rental UK in an non-HMO?

I have rented a flat in London and I was wondering whether the landlord is renting it illegally due to the size of the rooms. I am aware that there is a minimum room size requirement for the HMO (...
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What is the legal situation if you perform a citizen's arrest on a security guard?

The law on citizens arrest is here and summarised by the police here: How do I know if I can make a citizens arrest? You can make an arrest if the suspect is actually committing the offence or if ...
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Under what law were the Republic protestors initially detained?

The detention of the Republic protestors at the coronation is reported so: At around 6am on the morning of the coronation, Smith and his colleagues brought down the amplifiers and megaphones from ...
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What effect does the coronation have after accession had already taken place upon the predecessor’s passing?

Does it have any actual consequence on the state of affairs for the monarch?
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What does "Household Exception" to the GDPR mean?

GDPR Section 2 Recital 18 (?) reads: Not Applicable to Personal or Household Activities This Regulation does not apply to the processing of personal data by a natural person in the course of a purely ...
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Are British farmers not allowed to slaughter and eat their own animals?

At about 19:30 in the film Dark River (2018) - Tubi, a sheep has broken its leg. the farmer pays a vet £20 to kill it and then hires a knacker to dispose of the body. The farmer later shoots, skins, ...
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Is an arrest legal if no reason is given?

From the UK Government website: The police arrest procedure If you’re arrested the police must: identify themselves as the police tell you that you’re being arrested tell you what crime they think ...
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When is the next significant date on the horizon in the judicial proceedings against Julian Assange?

Australian journalist Julian Paul Assange is in remand pending the CPS appeal against his triumph in the extradition proceedings against him for offences under the U.S. espionage act. When is the next ...
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What law makes intending to cause harassment alarm and distress an offence in the UK?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-62793135 I know that s5 makes conduct “likely to cause” … harassment alarm or distress a crime on a strict liability basis. But what provision makes ...
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Can it be illegal to not speak to the police until you have spoken to a lawyer?

It is reported that Ernest Moret was arrested for failing to answer police questions. The incident was described as: When the officers began questioning Moret, [his colleague Stella] Magliani-...
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Why do blatant copyright infringements not get prosecuted?

I feel like everywhere you go you'll see copyright infringement. When I open social media, people post copyrighted videos and photos all the time. I suppose I'm assuming they've not got permission - ...
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Is it legal to sell photographs of a publicly displayed artwork without the creator's permission? (UK) [duplicate]

A person A creates 3D dioramas, which they display publicly outside their shop. These are displayed on a temporary basis, replaced by new dioramas every few months. Is it legal for a second person B ...
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UK law and time limits

A patient with a history of mental health problems goes to his/her GP claiming depression. However, because the patient does not appear to act in the expected manner, the GP refuses time off. This is ...
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Copyright on commercial image from the 1930s (UK)

I want to use a railway poster from the 1930s in publicity for a play, but the Science Museum wants a fee for it, claiming copyright (https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co231218/...
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Can an opposite-sex couple in a civil partnership get married?

In the UK, civil partnerships and marriages are both options open to same-sex and opposite-sex couples alike. Where there seems to be a disparity between the two however is that same-sex couples have ...
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Can misrepresentation in a contract of professional credentials of an employee invalidate the contract?

My question is somewhat like this one but involves a registered architect and an employee ... In a particular jurisdiction, a person is not permitted to describe themselves as an architect, unless ...
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Insurance claim chain of causality vehicle damages garage causes theft

In England. A vehicle damaged the sole ingress and egress for cars at a block of flats in careless but normal use. The damage was such that the ingress/egress (a garage door) could no longer be closed....
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How can I learn information about the purpose, background, and other context of recent U.K. legislation?

Suppose I would like to know the purpose of an Act, or how it relates to other Acts or international obligations. How can I learn information about the purpose, background, and other context of recent ...
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To what extent was the Equality Act 2010 shaped by or did it “implement” legal provisions of the EU?

The DPA 2018 was passed pursuant to the EU GDPR to achieve uniformity across the EU in relation to matters of personal data. The unfair contract term regulations too were passed to implement EU ...
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Do anti discrimination laws bind overseas service providers when the victims of their discrimination are in the jurisdiction of the law?

Bob lives in Birmingham or perhaps Madrid. He joins an online club operated by an overseas entity based in Peru, or perhaps Chicago. They incidentally find out that he is black and promptly cancel his ...
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Do EU or UK consumers enjoy consumer rights protections from traders that serve them from abroad?

Bob lives in Manchester, or alternatively in Lyon. He purchases a product or service from a vendor in the USA, or perhaps Timbuktu. Do European or British consumer rights legislations bind the ...
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Do any other consumer rights laws have extraterritorial applicability to international organisations that cater to British or European customers?

The GDPR purports to bind any organisation, wheresoever it may be based, that serves individuals based in the EU, or (as the case may be) the UK. The GDPR governs the obligations of organisations and ...
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What is the law regarding playing in the street?

It is being reported that claims are made that is can be against the law for children to play in the street. Liz Swift thought a basketball hoop on wheels pushed to the corner of her street on sunny ...
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Is an edited version of a trademark covered through the original trademark in the UK?

Is a shortened or edited version of a trademark covered by the initial trademark. Take the following for example: If someone were to use this name or logo while removing the 'studio', would this be ...
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Is giving back a voucher instead of a refund legal?

In the UK there is a sport accessories and outfits retailer called SportsDirect. They have this strange practice that I have never seen in any other UK retailer before, which is basically if you ...
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Drinking whilst driving but remaining under the limit

Now, I understand all of the below is ill advised, I'm just curious as to the legality of it. Unlike in the US, to my knowledge, the UK has no open container laws. It's perfectly legal for every ...
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Computer Misuse Act - Extent to which Authorisation has to be proven [duplicate]

The Computer Misuse Act 1990, section 1, says that a person is guilty of an offence if (a) he causes a computer to perform any function with intent to secure access to any program or data held in any ...
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