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The Dissolution Process
Civil partnerships were introduced to offer LGBT couples the option of a legal union. The dissolution process is discussed in this article.
What Is Sexual Orientation Discrimination?
Despite LGBT rights having made monumental steps towards equality, sexual orientation discrimination still occurs in the modern day. In this article, we outline exactly what sexual orientation discrimination is, alongside some examples and routes you can take if...
Revenge Porn | Everything You Need To Know
Recent studies into revenge porn reveal that there has been a 60% rise in cases when compared to the previous year, with an estimated 2,700 reports. Most commonly, reported incidents have come from those in their teens and their mid-twenties. In this article, we have...
What is Indecent Assault? | Punishments and Defences
Indecent assault is a severe crime in the UK, and an allegation for this crime can have catastrophic consequences for someone suspected or charged. Therefore, we have explained everything you need to know about the offence, the associated sentences and potential...
What Is Adultery And How Can It Be Proved?
In the UK, there are five reasons that can be used to initiate divorce proceedings, one of which is adultery. However, there are many questions surrounding adultery as it can be very difficult to prove. Therefore, we have explained everything you need to know about...
Separation Agreement | Comprehensive Guide
If you're currently thinking about getting divorced or dissolving your civil partnership in the UK but haven't yet started the proceedings, it may be beneficial to create a separation agreement. A separation agreement can serve many benefits, such as speeding up the...
What Is Sexual Assault? | Everything You Need To Know
In the UK, recent studies present that the police recorded 150,732 sexual offences. Within this figure, there were 53,977 cases of rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with children. Below, we explain everything you need to know about sexual assault, the...
Executor of Will Duties | A Complete Guide
Being chosen to be an executor of a will can be very daunting. You will be personally liable for various responsibilities that you will have to carry out. Therefore, it's crucial that you understand your role as an executor. If you need help with administering a loved...
Data Breach Compensation | How To Make A Claim
In the UK, recent reports presented that there were 1,767 publicly reported data breaches in 2021. In total, these data breaches amounted to 18.8 billion personal data leaks. As a result of data breaches becoming more prominent, we have explained everything you need...
Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) | A Complete Guide
In the UK, grievous bodily harm (GBH) is one of the most severe types of assault charges an individual can receive. If the court finds you guilty of this offence, you will likely receive a custodial sentence. GBH is part of a range of offences referred to by the...
Perverting The Course Of Justice | A Complete Guide
In the UK, recent statistics show the police charge an estimated 2,200 people annually for perverting the course of justice. As a result, we have explained everything you need to know about the offence, the likely punishments of being found guilty, and how a lawyer...
Common Assault | Everything You Need To Know
Common assault is one of the most common types of assault charges in the UK. Therefore, there are many questions regarding the offence and the associated punishments. Below, we explain everything you need to know about the offence, the associated punishments, defences...