7 h. ago Lawyer explains 'vital' document everyone should do to 'avoid court'

It can save a lot of heartache down the line

Events

59 h. ago ‘All the accused men in that court had a double life’: Béatrice Zavarro on defending Dominique Pelicot

He is one of the worst sexual predators in history – and she agreed to be his lawyer. But why? The woman who was called ‘the devil’s advocate’ explains allThis time last year, Béatrice Zavarro, a then unknown lawyer from Marseille, drew herself up to her full 1.45-metre (4ft 8in) height, and addressed the figure in the dock: “It’s you and me against the world.”That man was Dominique Pelicot. Over the next three months and 17 days, the court would learn that for almost a decade he had drugged his wife, Gisèle, and invited more than 50 men into their bedroom to rape her while she was unconscious. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Lawyer explains what to if neighbour's caravan is blocking your driveway

Caravan owners are being warned they could be breaking the law if they don't follow the latest advice

Transport

3 w. ago Bolsonaro given 48 hours to explain alleged plans to flee to Argentina

Brazilian supreme court judge sets ultimatum after police claim far-right populist sought to flee to avoid punishment over failed coupA supreme court judge has given Brazil’s ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, 48 hours to explain police claims he was planning to flee to Argentina to avoid punishment for allegedly masterminding a failed coup after losing the 2022 election.Bolsonaro’s trial for the alleged attempt to seize power is scheduled to conclude early next month, with the far-right populist facing more than four decades in prison if found guilty. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Lawyer explains what to do if neighbour's trees block your garden sunlight

As Brits enjoy the hot weather this summer, many will spend time in their gardens - but some may be frustrated to find their neighbour's tree is blocking the sunlight

Politics

4 w. ago He spent years denying his identity after fleeing the US to avoid rape charges. Now, a court has finally convicted him

Nicholas Alahverdian, also known as Nicholas Rossi, among other aliases, could face up to five years in prison for raping a woman in 2008

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