Can I claim compensation if I have been injured as a victim of a crime, even if I have a previous criminal conviction?

Victims of violent crimes who suffer injuries can make claims for compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, or CICA. The CICA is responsible for paying out compensation to victims of violent crimes like assaults or stabbings. The amount of compensation you receive is set out by a tariff attached …

Probate Registry Telephone Lines Restricted for 12 weeks

Probate is the legal and financial process of dealing with the estate of a deceased person. The Grant of Probate gives the right to the Executor(s) to deal with someone’s estate when they die. It gives permission to action the deceased’s will, which includes selling property, distributing assets, and dealing with …

No Fault Divorce

No fault divorce came into effect in England and Wales on 6 April 2022 and this has been the most significant change to divorce law since 1969. The introduction of no fault divorce means that couples can get divorced without one person needing to lay blame on the other. Gill Scales, Director …