It is a scenario that can happen to even the most careful of drivers. You are pulled over for a routine check, and to your genuine horror, the police officer informs you that your insurance policy has lapsed or been cancelled. Your immediate, honest reaction is, "But I had no idea! I thought I was insured." In the eyes of the law, however, th
When 'I Didn't Know' Isn't a Defence: The 'Special Reasons' Argument for Driving Without Insurance
It is a scenario that can happen to even the most careful of drivers. You are pulled over for a routine check, and to your genuine horror, the police officer informs you that your insurance policy has lapsed or been cancelled. Your immediate, honest reaction is, "But I had no idea! I thought I was insured." In the eyes of the law, however, th
Anatomy of a Defence: A Dangerous Driving Case Study
A charge of "dangerous driving" can turn a person's world upside down. It is a serious allegation that implies not just a mistake, but a wilful disregard for the safety of others, and it carries the threat of a criminal record, a mandatory driving ban, and even prison. Faced with what can seem like damning evidence, it is easy to feel that yo
Not All Evidence is Created Equal: A Strategic Guide to Proving Your Unmarried Partner Visa Case
When preparing an application for a UK Unmarried Partner Visa, you will be required to submit a substantial bundle of documents to prove you have been living with your partner for at least two years. It is a common and dangerous mistake, however, to believe that all evidence is created equal. The Home Office caseworker who assesses your file
A Driver's Guide to Dangerous Myths: What Every Taxi Professional Needs to Know
The taxi and private hire trade is a community rich with shared experience and "cabbie-rank wisdom." While this advice is often invaluable for navigating the day-to-day challenges of the job, it can become dangerously misleading when it comes to the complex and unforgiving world of licensing law. A decision based on a common myth, rather than