by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 18, 2022 | News
Many people will have heard that barristers are to begin strike action on the 5th of September, intending to continue indefinitely. Because some action was already pencilled in, the reality is that many barristers will conduct no further defence work with effect from...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 9, 2022 | News
We were saddened to learn of Queen Elizabeth’s passing yesterday. For many years, she and her family served this country with honour and dignity. She worked hard for the British people and ruled with a beautiful sense of humour. Elizabeth sadly passed away at...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Sep 9, 2022 | Levy & Co
Confiscation remains one of the most challenging areas of criminal law, confusing not only clients but also many lawyers with insufficient expertise in this area. In a recent case, the Supreme Court considered the situation where a person lies to secure a job but goes...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 22, 2022 | Information
As part of a standard stop and search, police officers can require those being searched to remove an outer coat, jacket, or gloves. Officers also have legal powers to require individuals to remove more clothing. This is commonly referred to as “strip searching”. Strip...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 12, 2022 | Crime
The government has made it illegal to carry out, offer or aid and abet virginity testing or hymenoplasty in any part of the UK under the Health and Care Act 2022. The offence carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment. What is virginity testing? Virginity...