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?
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.
A simple guide to private criminal prosecutions - an alternative option in criminal cases where the police cannot or will not prosecute.
Regan Peggs, founder of Regan Peggs Solicitors, has been named Chair of the Board of Directors at Birmingham Law Society.
Gemma Tibbatts, resident paralegal at Regan Peggs Solicitors, has been named Paralegal of the Year in the 2019 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards.
Our intern Maria Pantziarou from Birmingham CIty University Law School reflects on the work she has been doing at the firm over the past month.
When you haven’t done anything wrong, instructing a defence solicitor can seem unnecessary - but the potential consequences of going it alone can be serious. Find out how a solicitor can help you with both investigations and court trials.
A guide to health and safety safety investigations for businesses - what happens during an investigation, and how can you protect your reputation?
A guide to food safety investigations for businesses, including what happens during an investigation, and how to protect your business and your reputation.
A simple guide to formal interviews, including who can conduct them, what to expect on the day, and whether you need a solicitor to be present.
What are polygraph tests (also called lie detector tests), how reliable are they, and what does the law say about how they can be used in court?
Here at Regan Peggs Solicitors we are fortunate to be regularly joined by interns from Birmingham City University. In a new...
