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How does a solicitor have to disclose their costs?

Solicitors are governed by strict rules laid down in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct contains rules which specifically govern what a solicitor should tell

Is there any legal obligation to report a crime?

There is no obligation on most members of the public to report most crimes, but if you are considering not reporting something you have seen you should consider the repercussions

Using a lawyer for internet-based legal issues

While it is possible to have a lawyer to deal with all of your internet-based legal issues, it is much more common to use a series of lawyers and sometimes

What are war crimes?

War crimes encompass a broad range of behaviour occurring in times of war. Various international treaties cover war crimes, the main one being the Geneva Conventions. The Geneva Conventions describe

What is the history of the abolition of the death penalty in the UK?

The death penalty for murder was effectively abolished in England, Wales and Scotland with the passing of the Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 when the sentence was substituted