“I’m Going to Kill You!”

“I’m Going to Kill You!”

“I’m Going to Kill You!” How many times have you said something similar? Is it an offence? You commit the crime of making threats to kill – if you make such a threat with the intent that it will be carried out. Section 16 of the Offences Against the Person Act...
Unlawful Eviction

Unlawful Eviction

‘Rogue landlords,’ as they are known, are frequently in the news for allegedly overcharging tenants, refusing to return a deposit, or evicting tenants illegally. What is meant by ‘unlawful eviction’? To find out more, we must observe what is set forth in...
The ‘Right to Be Forgotten’

The ‘Right to Be Forgotten’

The first of the so-called “right to be forgotten” cases has been decided by the High Court. Two of the applicants, referred to as NT1 and NT2, had previously been convicted of a criminal offence. Although the convictions were rehabilitated under the...
What Happens in Rome, May Not Stay in Rome

What Happens in Rome, May Not Stay in Rome

Most people are aware that if you commit a crime in the United Kingdom, the police will keep track of the crime and any subsequent sentencing so that it can be exposed during a future PNC (Police National Computer) check. But what about offending abroad, can that be...
Police Roll Out Portable Identity Checking

Police Roll Out Portable Identity Checking

West Yorkshire Police has signed up for a new identity verification service, according to the government. The new service, which is currently being utilised in a few force locations and will be rolled out to another 20 by the end of the year, will eliminate the...
Government Snooping Ruled Unlawful

Government Snooping Ruled Unlawful

The High Court has found that a significant component of the government’s surveillance programme is unlawful, following a court challenge initiated by MP Tom Watson and supported by campaign organisation Liberty (Secretary of State for the Home Department v...