by Levy Solicitors | Jun 21, 2018 | Laws
“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...
by Levy Solicitors | May 31, 2018 | Laws
‘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...
by Levy Solicitors | Apr 16, 2018 | Laws
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...
by Levy Solicitors | Feb 19, 2018 | Laws
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...
by Levy Solicitors | Feb 14, 2018 | Laws
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...
by Levy Solicitors | Feb 8, 2018 | Laws
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...
