The government has recently announced proposals that could significantly change driving laws in the UK. With a new Road Safety Strategy  and a consultation on tougher penalties for motoring offences, many drivers are wondering what this could mean for them in practice. A major consultation has begun on reforming penalties for motoring offences, everything from drink driving to seat belt use and uninsured driving. These proposals could have wide-ranging effects on drivers. The

In the UK, people who are serving a prison sentence are normally deported after they finish their sentence, not during it — but there are a few important rules and exceptions. The basic rule in the UK: A non-British citizen serves their prison sentence first Deportation happens after release They are usually transferred straight from prison to immigration detention, then removed from the UK So there’s often no release into the community at all. Automatic deportation Under the

One of the biggest misconceptions about DBS checks is that they’re a pass or fail test. In reality, DBS checks in the UK do not have a pass or fail outcome at all . Instead, they simply disclose information that is legally allowed to appear for the level of check requested. At   The Johnson Partnership , our local solicitors in your area   regularly advise clients who are worried about DBS checks often because they believe a past conviction automatically means they will “fail

Criminal records can feel confusing and for many people, a little worrying. It’s easy to get these things right and wrong about what stays on your record, who can see it, and how it might affect your future. At The Johnson Partnership, our teams in Nottingham, Derby and Mansfield regularly speak to people who are unsure where they stand. The good news? Most of these worries come from misunderstandings. Once you know the facts, things often feel a lot easier to manage. “All co