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October 29, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Criminal Law

What is Jurisprudence? Practical Meaning & Schools of Thought

Jurisprudence is the study of law and the ideas behind it. It asks what law is, where its authority comes from and how it connects to justice and morality. The word comes from the Latin jurisprudentia, meaning knowledge of the law, and it also has a second, narrower meaning in practice: the body of decisions […]

October 28, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Knowledge

Small Claims Court Checklist UK: England and Wales

Prepare a small claim in England and Wales with a printable checklist covering pre-action letters, filing, fees, mediation, evidence, hearings and enforcement.

October 23, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Criminal Law

Can You Carry a Pocket Knife in the UK?

Yes, but only some pocket knives, and only if they pass a strict two-part test. It is an offence to have any bladed or sharply pointed article in a public place without a good reason. The one exception is a folding pocket knife with a cutting edge of 3 inches or less, and a knife […]

Are Air Guns and BB Guns Legal in the UK

October 19, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Criminal Law

BB Gun and Air Rifle Laws in UK | Limits, Age and Licences

Yes, in England and Wales most air guns and BB guns are legal to own without a licence, as long as they stay under the legal power limits and you follow the age and use rules. Scotland is different: you need an air weapon certificate from Police Scotland. Northern Ireland has its own, stricter firearms […]

October 16, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Employment Law

PCS Strike Ballot 2026: Dates, Demands and More

The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) will ballot its civil service members on strike action and action short of strike from 20 October to 1 December 2026. No strike dates have been set, and none can be until the ballot closes and the union gives notice. PCS members across 138 employers will vote from […]

October 14, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Knowledge

Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot in the UK?

Driving barefoot is legal in the UK. No Act of Parliament or regulation requires drivers to wear shoes, and the same applies to socks, slippers and flip-flops. The law does require that you have proper control of your vehicle, and that is where bare feet can cause a problem. Driving barefoot is not an offence […]

October 13, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Family Law

Is It Legal to Marry Your Cousin in the UK?

Yes, it is legal for first cousins to marry anywhere in the UK. The Marriage Act 1949 (England and Wales), the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977 and the Northern Ireland rules each list the relatives who cannot marry, and cousins are not on any of the lists. A Private Member's Bill to ban first cousin marriage […]

October 12, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Criminal Law

Are Crossbows Legal in the UK?

Crossbows fall between sporting equipment and firearms in UK law. They are not firearms, they need no licence or registration, and yet the government announced in March 2026 that it intends to ban their sale and license existing owners. This article sets out what the law requires today and what is planned. The Crossbows Act […]

is it legal to film someone in public UK

October 8, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Personal Rights

Filming Someone in Public | Legal or Not?

Phones, doorbell cameras and, increasingly, smart glasses have made filming strangers routine, and the rules that apply are spread across harassment, privacy, data protection and sexual offences law. This article sets out the position in England and Wales as of 8 October 2026. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own laws on harassment, voyeurism and […]

October 7, 2026
By Daniel Rothwell
Employment Law

New Employer Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: What Employers Must Do

The Employment Rights Act 2025 changes how employers in Great Britain have to deal with workplace harassment. It tightens a duty that has applied since October 2024, and it adds a form of liability that employers have not faced for more than ten years: responsibility for harassment of staff by people from outside the business. […]

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