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| laws in england | 5/12/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: how old do you have to be to purchase beer in a bar in England
A: " NB Scottish, not English; criminal, not civil or immigration. " " How old do you have to be to ...
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| Previous Question | 3/2/2008 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Your answer was crap. All I want to know is: Does Immigration keep records of persons coming in ...
A: Anne Thanks for your kind words. This time, rather than using the website standard, but polite ...
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| indecent exposure? | 11/12/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i live in Wales UK. My neighbour is a young man approx 34yrs old. our houses look out onto each ...
A: Lou Different laws from Scotland, but still very much a crime, especially if he not only makes sure ...
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| parking of boats on a public road | 10/17/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: can you clarify if it is legal to park a boat and trailer, overall length including overhang, 20 ft, ...
A: 1 The Road Traffic Act 1991 introduced provisions into the Road Traffic Act 1988 making new ...
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| 3rd party claim | 10/17/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: My vehicle was damaged by another vehicle and Liabilty has been accepted by the other driver and ...
A: Brian I think it is up to the insurance company, but you should check the small print in your ...
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| Scottish law | 9/24/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I am hoping to study law at uni & I would very much like to study Scottish law(i live in scotland), ...
A: I am experienced (as a Police Officer), but not qualified in Scottish law. Interestingly, the ...
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| car collision with bicycle | 8/11/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I wonder if you can offer me some advice and reassurance.A month ago i was involved in an accident ...
A: Sarah In a word, in my opinion, none. However, any such process would be under civil, not criminal ...
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| Greetings from Canada | 7/20/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: This may be outside your subject, but maybe you can point me in the right direction. My ancestor ...
A: Without wishing to demean your concerns at all, I was a bit worried until I read the event date ...
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| re:not proven verdict | 5/20/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Just a query about a the above verdict. I was recently a witness in a case for someone charged with ...
A: The not proven verdict basically means that the jury considers someone to be guilty, but that the ...
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| time limits within scottish law from arrest to trial | 2/1/2007 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: i was stopped under suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs,given roadside tests(walking a ...
A: Peter You couldn't have ben charged with driving under the influence of drugs as the blood sample ...
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| Car accident | 11/29/2006 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: ok, so now the big question should i tell my insurance company that? should i ask them to check the ...
A: I don't think you'll get anywhere with the insurance claim, although it's certainly a line of ...
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| Car accident | 11/28/2006 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: And thank you for your response. The law in one sense does seem obvious "being able to stop etc...” ...
A: Basically - yup! Although a Court (and a Plice Officer!) would take other circumstances into ...
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| Car accident | 11/27/2006 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I was recently involved in a car accident, where I bumped into the back of someone. Basically, I ...
A: Sorry, Mark, but road traffic legislation (and the Highway Code) require a driver to drive in such a ...
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| Selling used cars | 8/24/2006 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: Are there any different laws to selling used cars privately in Scotland? I am from London and the ...
A: Michelle Trading Standards legislation is UK-wide. Take someone who knows about cars with you ...
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| GBH / ABH | 6/18/2006 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I have been told that GBH and ABH do not exist in Scotland. If this is true, what are their ...
A: Eileen You have been advised correctly. I would surmise, if I am correct in interpreting your ...
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| Welsh and English Law | 6/11/2006 | Eric Frank |
Q: Im sorry i dont it was in a national newspaper recently i beilive it was either the mirror or the ...
A: This is the only story I can find concerning anyone being shot with a bow and arrow in wales: ...
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| CYCLIST AND CAR ACCIDENT | 3/12/2006 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I have a question involving a cyclist collosion with a car. i recently was involved in an accident ...
A: Sorry, Munaaf, but, as a vehicle driver, it is your responsibility to anticipate what might occur on ...
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| harrassment | 11/10/2005 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: my family & i are being pestered by some local teenagers (eg) silent or nuisance phone calls ,number ...
A: Alex Ultimately, report it to the Police - this constitutes Breach of the Peace and offences under ...
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| Alternatives to Incarceration | 11/1/2005 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: My question is if Scottish Criminal Law allows for individuals not of Scottish citizenship, let's ...
A: The Repatriation of Prisoners Act 1984 would allow for the repatriation of convicted prisoners under ...
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| alimony payments after the age of 19 | 6/30/2005 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I am separated from my husband ,and he is currently paying £350 a month into my bank for my 18yr old ...
A: Mairi This is outside my expertise, but.... http://www.csa.gov.uk A non-resident parent will be ...
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| Life sentencing Uk law | 3/13/2005 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: In UK law, why is ten years called, 'life imprisonment'?
A: David A prisoner who has been sentenced to life imprisonment or detention without limit of time has ...
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| employment tribunal | 3/4/2005 | Eric Frank |
Q: Sorry if this is not in your field. I am hoping you might have appropriate contacts who could help. ...
A: Outside my field, but in your position I would do one of the following: If you are a member of a ...
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| forged check for payment | 1/1/2005 | Eric Frank |
Q: my name is Adam Butler. I live in the state of Georgia, USA. I had an agreement to ship a piece ...
A: From the information you supply my suggestion is to contact your local FBI office as this is an ...
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| drinking age in restaurants | 8/22/2004 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: could you please give me any information on the minimum drinking age with a meal in a restaurant in ...
A: Chris I only deal with Scottish law, but, as far as I know, English law in these circumstances is ...
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| deportation & juveniles | 8/12/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: i am a law student in Israel. i am working on a research project dealing with the act of deportation ...
A: The actual law is that any person can be deported if they have transgressed the Immigration Rules. ...
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| applying for student visa | 7/23/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: I have been living in the uk for the past 7 years with my mother who is a uk national. I was 18+ ...
A: It sounds to me as if you are an overstayer. You say you were refused an extension and then an ...
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| Spousal Visa | 6/7/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: I am a UK citizen and my new wife is a US citizen. Since our marriage, we have only lived together ...
A: You can apply for the visa from the country in which you both live i.e. Netherlands. One problem is ...
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| GBH | 4/28/2004 | Eric Frank |
Q: What happens if i caused grevious bodily harm out of self defence.
A: Well, this is a tough question to answer without knowing all the facts, but I'll try. Basically, it ...
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| electronic surveillance | 3/14/2004 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: why is electronic surveillance inadmissable as evidence in the uk? Answer - Sorry for the delay - ...
A: Sorry, but please note that my details clearly show that I only deal with Scottish criminal law, ...
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| Electronic surveillance | 3/9/2004 | Eric Frank |
Q: why is electronic surveillance inadmissable as evidence in the uk?
A: From your question, I assume that you are referring to the use of what are commonly called ...
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| Work Permit and Long term visa | 3/5/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: I am a US citizen who is considering transferring to our UK branch for a permanent job and I have a ...
A: The Work Permit is granted on the basis that your company has applied and that no UK citizen is ...
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| Spousal Visa | 3/3/2004 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: I am a Srilankan citizen living in Srilanka My wife, who lives with me in Srilanka just obtained ...
A: Ahmed I'm sorry, but the subject matter of your question is a very complex legal area and is simply ...
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| Spousal Immigration | 3/3/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: I am a Srilankan citizen living in Srilanka My wife, who lives with me in Srilanka just obtained ...
A: You are quite correct the only way for you to get to the UK is for your wife to have somewhere to ...
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| Settlement in the UK | 3/1/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: I have married a UK citizen and have a one year spouse visa which expires in April 2004. I know I ...
A: You need to fill out SET(M) indefinite leave to remain form. That gives you as it says indefinite ...
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| Settlement visa for parents | 2/29/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: We have applied for my elderly parents (father over 65yrs mother under 65yrs)from India to settle ...
A: There is certainly no problem with your applying for your parents to come and setle here. Some ...
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| Alien Marriage | 2/22/2004 | brian rogers |
Q: My girlfriend lives in Majorca (spain) and is waiting for papers from the Spanish Government so that ...
A: You would have to apply for either a fiancee or a marriage visa. The fiancee gives your girlfriend ...
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| Northern Ireland Law | 1/15/2004 | Eric Frank |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me on a question I was asked by my tutor? I am studying law at ...
A: The penalties are many, but I think the most likely is: 'Behaviour likely to cause a Breach of the ...
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| Law | 1/10/2003 | Bruce Fyfe |
Q: in the UK could you tell me please, what is the difference between the Civil Court, Crown Court, and ...
A: Gary In the UK, all but the most serious or difficult civil and criminal cases are handled by ...
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| Law | 1/10/2003 | Eric Frank |
Q: in the UK could you tell me please, what is the difference between the Civil Court, Crown Court, and ...
A: In the UK, there are two (with some specialised exceptions) forms of court. First, the criminal ...
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| UK Immigration as a spouse | 12/28/2002 | brian rogers |
Q: My entry clearance came yesterday. Thank you so much for all your help and my husband said to send ...
A: They should have returned all original documents to you. I would ask for them as soon as possible. ...
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