AI chatbots are now part of everyday life, and it is natural to want help making sense of a stack of legal papers. But uploading documents from your case to a personal AI account (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot or any similar app) can put confidential information and legal protections at risk. In some proceedings, it […]
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Some motorists may be tempted to provide false information on a section 172 notice following a speeding offence, particularly where the penalty points would result in a six-month “totting-up” disqualification. In some cases, a friend or family member is persuaded to “take” the points by falsely claiming to have been driving. Recent years have also […]
The Legal 500 has published it’s United Kingdom 2024 edition. And we are proud to announce that Reeds Solicitors LLP has been ranked as a Top Tier criminal law firm. About the Legal 500 For over 30 years, the Legal 500 has assessed the strengths of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions. The results are […]
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At the end of 2023, the government plan to add the American XL Bully Type Dog to the list of banned breeds in the UK. But what does the legislation mean, and what should you do if you own an American XL Bully? If you are an owner of an American XL Bully, here’s what […]
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Leading national law firm Reeds Solicitors LLP has launched a service for Court of Protection in Swindon. Sadé Asker, Solicitor and Law Society Accredited Legal Representative, will be leading the expansion into the Swindon Branch, whilst also maintaining her Cardiff practice. Sadé will join the successful criminal and family departments in Swindon at 10 Commercial […]
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Recent changes to legislation mean that if you are suspected of committing a criminal offence, you are more likely to be released on pre-charge bail than released under investigation (“RUI”). The changes came into force in November 2022 under Schedule 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. We understand that many people […]
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Being arrested for a domestic abuse allegation often comes at a time of high emotion and confusion. Cases involving allegations of violent offences, particularly within a domestic context, are often dealt with quickly and can escalate before you have had an opportunity to properly respond. You may have had no idea the police had been […]
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Obtaining a licence for a firearm or shotgun is not a simple process at the best of times. Most will anticipate that the Firearms Licensing process will be long and arduous and that they will be asked a multitude of questions about their background to determine whether they are suitable to be a licence holder […]
According to the NSPCC’s February 2025 analysis of newly released Home Office data, police in England and Wales recorded more than 120,000 child sexual abuse image offences between 2020 and 2023. The number of recorded offences rose from 25,281 in 2020/21 to 38,685 in 2023/24 – an increase of over 50% in just three years. […]
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In April 2022, Lady Margaret Hall College in Oxford agreed to pay damages to a student who reported being raped by another student. The matter was referred to the police, but the alleged perpetrator was not charged. The damages were awarded by the college after the complainant alleged negligence and discrimination in its handling of […]
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Firearms, like anything else, are collectables, and valuable ones at that. George Washington’s two saddle pistols went for around $1 million each when they were last auctioned in 2002. Antique firearms are often inherited or may be purchased as part of a historic artefact collection. You may initially think that such relics would be beyond […]
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A Reading family solicitor has been named as a finalist in the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards (LALY Awards). Saifalee Doolooa-Collins, Solicitor and Team Leader in the family department at Reeds Solicitors, is one of three named finalists for the Family Legal Aid award. Saifalee launched the firm’s family law team in Reading […]
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Jordan Trengove was a typical 18-year-old enjoying a night out with friends on 9 March 2019. He had no idea at the time that his life was about to change forever, thanks to being falsely accused of rape. The false accusations were made against him by Eleanor Williams, who was found guilty of perverting the […]
Reeds Solicitors achieves outstanding result in drug exportation case after Newton Hearing success. In June 2019, the police seized two holdalls containing drugs at a stables. One holdall contained 10kg of MDMA. The other contained 5.5kg ketamine, 2kg benzocaine and 48.5g MDMA. Following this seizure, the police arrested a suspect who was linked to […]
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The Guardian today [20/04/2023] reported on the increasing numbers of complaints made by university students to the Higher Education watchdog, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator. This increase in complaints is reflected in the number of clients approaching us for help to assist them. Usually they need advice and assistance with navigating higher education disciplinary […]
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Reeds Solicitors are delighted to announce that our Court of Protection team have been shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s Care Awards 2023. Shortly before Christmas the Tomorrow’s Care Awards 2023 Guide was distributed to more than 40,000 readers. A public vote is now open. The top ten products and services will appear in the April issue […]
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If you are falsely accused of abusing a child either physically or sexually, what you do at the very start of the process can have a decisive impact on how the case develops. Due to safeguarding pressures, any suggestion of abuse is often escalated quickly and, once reported, the process can take on a momentum […]
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Leading national law firm Reeds Solicitors LLP has opened the doors to a new Bridgend office in Wales following the huge success of its busy Cardiff office The new Bridgend office in South Wales, is led by criminal solicitor Christopher Lacey, Team Leader of Reeds’ Cardiff Magistrate Court team. Lacey is joined by duty solicitor […]
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Many people assume that once a police investigation has begun, the only option is to wait and see whether charges are brought. In reality, important decisions about whether a case proceeds are made long before any hearing takes place. In many situations, early legal intervention can influence whether a prosecution is brought at all. This […]
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The revocation of a Firearms Certificate can cause frustration. Those facing the situation for the first time it is important to know that an appeal can be made within 21 days of the date stated on the letter of notification from the Chief Officer of Police. The Chief Officer of Police retains the power to […]
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In June 2021, The Hon Sir John Saunders published volume one of the ‘Report of the Public Inquiry Into the Attack on the Manchester Arena on 22nd May 2017’*. This initial report focuses on the findings of the inquiry into the security at the Manchester Arena. Announcing his publication of the report, Hon Sir John […]
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Leading national law firm, Reeds Solicitors LLP (Reeds), has secured a position in the latest list of The Times Best Law Firms. Published 3rd November 2022, The Times Best Law Firms is in its fifth year running. Compiled by The Times newspaper and the independent market-research company Statista, the list identifies the leading 250 law […]
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