Soubry and the Nazi Slur – An Offence?
201901.10
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Soubry and the Nazi Slur – An Offence?

What You Need to Know About the Nazi Slur on Sky News Was it an offence to accuse Anna Soubry of being a Nazi whilst she was broadcasting on Sky News? Potentially, is the answer. The Public Order Act 1986 contains the most likely candidates for any prosecution, in sections 4, 4A, and 5. These…

Genuine Fakes Come With Real Dangers
201901.01
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Genuine Fakes Come With Real Dangers

What You Need to Know About Genuine Fakes Unauthorised use of a registered trademark is a criminal offence, so selling fake goods at a car boot sale or on internet selling sites can get you into serious trouble. Few people appreciate the offences that can be committed, and ignorance is usually no defence. This article…

The Law and Psychoactive Substances
201812.24
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The Law and Psychoactive Substances

What Does The Law Say About Psychoactive Substances? New legislation was introduced in 2016 banning the production, sale, distribution and supply of psychoactive substances. Within that legislation was a requirement for the government to review the law to measure any changes in outcomes before and after the law was introduced, to see if its aims were…