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Permission to Visit - Goldilocks and the Three Bank Statements
Robert Houchill
10 August 2018
Tougher sentences to come for Gross Negligence Manslaughter
The Sentencing Council issued comprehensive guidelines on manslaughter at the end of July. This follows a consultation process and consideration by the House of Commons Justice Committee. The effect of these guidelines is likely to be an increase in sentences for those convicted of gross negligence manslaughter.
9 August 2018
Brexit and the EAW: at least now we know what we don’t know
We know that we know next to nothing about the future legal relationship between the EU and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. But does that matter for the purposes of the execution of a European arrest warrant (EAW) sent from the UK to Ireland which was issued before the default Brexit date?
8 August 2018
Property regulation - Important changes to HMO legislation
The Government has announced significant changes to the rules relating to the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (‘HMOs’), which will take effect from 1 October 2018.
7 August 2018
Unduly lenient sentences: a numbers game
Yesterday, the Attorney General’s Office issued a press release “More victims and their families get justice.” This is based on an assessment of Unduly Lenient Sentence Referral Scheme overseen by the Attorney General. While the statistics may be headline grabbing, further analysis suggests the system is in need of reform.
7 August 2018
Canada relaxes cannabis laws: what this might mean for the UK investor
The legalisation of Cannabis in Canada poses some interesting questions for would be investors. Nicola Finnerty and Sam Smart consider the legal implications for UK individuals and companies looking to invest.
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