A driving with excess alcohol conviction can have serious implications for you and your family. A conviction, in most cases, will lead to a disqualification from driving, the minimum period being 12 months. With aggravating factors such as bad or erratic driving associated with the offence, previous convictions for similar offences or a higher alcohol? reading, the disqualification period could be much longer.

The Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023 is now in force and has inserted a new section, 4B, into the Public Order Act 1986. The new section came into force on 1 April 2026 and creates an aggravated version of the existing offence of intentional harassment, alarm or distress, where the conduct is carried out because of a person’s sex or presumed sex. It carries a maximum sentence of up to two years’ imprisonment.

The legal landscape is constantly evolving. Long gone are the days when just a solid grounding in the latest legislative changes would suffice.

AI traffic cameras are camera systems that use artificial intelligence to analyse images of vehicles and their occupants. Their purpose is not simply to photograph a registration plate or record vehicle speed. Instead, they are designed to assess whether the driver appears to be holding or using a handheld mobile phone, whether a seatbelt appears to be missing or incorrectly worn, and in some systems whether other risky behaviours may be present.

An IP address is a unique identifier assigned to a device. Google has always collected and used IP addresses. The change from 3 August 2026, is in relation to new purposes for which they may be used. Google has now started using users’ IP addresses for ad measurement and personalisation across the EEA, UK and Switzerland.

Selecting a guardian for your children in the event of your death is one of the most critical decisions you'll make as a parent. Without proper planning through a Will, family disputes may arise and a judge could appoint someone unsuitable for your child's needs. Learn the essential factors to consider when choosing guardians, from emotional compatibility to practical circumstances, and discover how to formalize your wishes legally to protect your children's future.

Pensions are often overlooked during divorce proceedings, particularly by women who may trade their interest in valuable pension schemes for the family home. This comprehensive guide explores the three main approaches courts take when dividing pensions—pension sharing orders, pension attachment orders, and offsetting—and examines critical considerations including taxation implications, utility discounts, and the role of pension experts in ensuring fair settlements.

B P Collins’ criminal team considers whether DPAs are a pragmatic tool of economic crime enforcement — or a Parliament-endorsed bargain that looks uncomfortably like a payment for protection from prosecution.