Nearly three months after coronavirus lockdown rules were imposed, British society continues to cautiously re-open. As of Monday 15 June...
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Video Court Hearings – A Flawed Solution to the Impact of Coronavirus on the Justice System
Along with the rest of public life, the justice system is tentatively starting to emerge from coronavirus lockdown. Jury trials...
Proposed Legislation Would Double Magistrates’ Maximum Sentencing Powers
Even before the coronavirus crisis swelled the backlog of court cases, the magistrates’ court system in England and Wales was...
Coronavirus, the Courts, and You: Legal Proceedings and Hearings During Lockdown
How Are Court Proceedings Affected by the Coronavirus Lockdown? On 16 April, Dominic Raab confirmed that the emergency lockdown measures...
UPDATED 11 MAY: Your Guide to New Offences Under the Coronavirus Act 2020
UPDATE, 17 APRIL 2020: We’ve updated this article to reflect additional guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service on what counts...
Health and safety law in post-Brexit Britain
Once Britain leaves the EU, its health and safety laws will no longer be required to follow EU legislation. What does this mean for you and your business?
Smartphones and driving: when is a phone not a phone?
The rules on using a mobile phone while driving may be set to change, following the successful appeal against a conviction of a driver who used the camera on his phone to film a car accident.
Interns’ Diary: Maria (May 2019)
As her last month at Regan Peggs Solicitors comes to an end, Maria Pantziarou reflects on her overall experience as an intern with the firm.
Interns’ Diary: Hannah (May 2019)
As her last month with Regan Peggs Solicitors comes to an end, Hannah Mambu reflects on her overall experience as an intern at the firm.
Judicial reviews in private prosecutions
MP Boris Johnson has successfully had a private criminal prosecution against him thrown out of court, by submitting an application for a judicial review of the decision to issue him with a court summons. But what exactly are judicial reviews, and how are they used?
Private prosecution costs: not just for the rich
Anyone has the right to bring a private prosecution. With cost recovery now a standard feature of these cases, they are not just the very wealthy.
Private criminal prosecutions: A guide
A simple guide to private criminal prosecutions - an alternative option in criminal cases where the police cannot or will not prosecute.