The general public as well as landowners and farmers should be aware of or have an understanding of the legal implications outlined in the Weeds Act 1959 and what obligations you have if ragwort is found to be growing on your land. The law states that you may be legally obliged to clear and prevent the spread …
A CRB check is an essential requirement for anyone wishing to work in certain occupations and employers will check to make sure that potential employees are suitable to work for their organisation. A CRB report will search the police database and identify whether they have received any criminal convictions or cautions in the past. The …
Gardening leave is a term used in employment law and is used in a situation where an employee has left their job but they are asked to stay away from the workplace through their notice period. During this time, the employee will be paid as normal but they must either work at a different location, from home, …
The law on Class A Drugs in the UK is enforced as part of wider legislation under The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Medicines Act. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 This legislation was introduced to prohibit the use of drugs for reasons that were not medically related and it controls not only …
Businesses and individuals who create contracts cannot incorporate unfair contract terms into their contracts which could potentially place you at a disadvantage. There are various pieces of legislation that can be used to offer an added layer of protection to consumers and some of these will be explored in this guide. The Unfair Terms in Consumer Regulations 1999 The …
If you have ever received a formal letter in relation to a dispute you may have seen the phrase “without prejudice” used at the beginning of the letter, but many people don’t know what this actually means. This is a legal term and if used on any type of document whether it is a letter or …
Anyone who keeps an animal is duty bound, even if they are considered to be a non-dangerous species to prevent them from causing harm to others. Animal liability defined under civil laws and is governed by tort law relating to disputes between two parties. Any disputes which relate to liability for animals is dealt with through the civil courts. There are …
In the UK, adultery is one of the five facts which may be relied upon by the petitioner for divorce. It must have taken place during the marriage and not before, so if you committed adultery before you married your spouse it cannot be used as a ground, even if they knew about it at …
Divorce settlements can be challenging, complex and lengthy, particularly if a couple cannot reach a mutual agreement over one or more issues. When it comes to dividing up the assets of the marital home, the outcome can be especially difficult if one spouse stays in the house and one moves out. Who gets what? What …
Mediation is a process for resolving disputes between two parties. It facilitates the resolution of conflicts through the involvement of a neutral third party, called the mediator. The mediator assists by creating a suitable environment where participants can state their own views and hear what the other side has to say about the dispute. The …
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