Handling Stolen Goods
What is meant by 'handling stolen goods'...link
It’s a common misconception that there is a list held centrally, there isn’t, perhaps there should be, the sex offenders register is more of a system, a sex offender is required to notify their details to the police, and advise the police when these details change.
Anyone convicted of a sexual offence prior to 1997 are not on the register.
So how does it work?
A sex offender must register their details with the police within three days of being released from prison or convicted.
Their registration must include details of living arrangements, and must be renewed annually but if these details change they must notify the police within three days, even if the offender is going to be away from their registered place of living for a short while, such as a holiday, the police must be informed, failure to do so is an offence with a jail term up to 5 years.
Time on the register.
This comes down to the crime, age and sentence someone who spends in excess of 30 months in jail will be registered for life, someone who was under 18 at the time of the offence may only be on for one year.
Offenders do have a right to challenge the term on the register.
How to obtain information on an individual.
You will need to complete a ‘Child Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme Form’ Form 284, which you can obtain at your local police station.
If the checks show that the person has a record you may be informed if the police feel that this puts a child at risk, disclosing the information is not guaranteed, it will only be disclosed if the police feel it is lawful and necessary, and the information will be given to the person that is best placed to protect the child at risk.
The information given must then be treated as confidential and failure to do so can result in prosecution.
Government to finally introduce 'no-fault' Divorce laws..
linkWhat is meant by 'handling stolen goods'...link
Fraud Solicitors. Fraud could be described as a deception in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain, usually monetary...link
The domestic violence disclosure scheme named after domestic violence victim Clare Wood has been brought in throughout England and Wales. If you feel you could..link
What is Double Jeopardy? and is it still Law in the UK?..
linkDogs and the Law.
Does your dog need a license, should it be chipped are you buying it from a reputable breeder and is it covered under the Dangerous Dogs Act?..link
Points on your Driving License - What happens when you receive points on your Driving Licence, How long do they stay, how many points until you are banned from..link
Mediation Solicitors.
Mediation is a process during which a couple is helped by an impartial third party (a mediator). ..link
Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..
linkChildren and the Law - Smacking.
It is surprising that the UK have not adopted the same stance as in Europe where the EU have adopted a clearer stance in makin..link
What is Bail in the UK - If you have been charged with a crime you can be released on bail from the police station, which means you will be able to go home but..link
Police cautions and warnings are the same and can be issued to anyone over the age of ten for minor offences, whilst this does not count as a conviction it can..link
Solicitors.com are not a firm of solicitors, and any content on the site should not be used in substitute for obtaining Legal advice from a solicitor regulated in the UK, Solicitors.com recommends that you contact a firm of solicitors to discuss your individual legal requirement. Whilst we strive to bring you accurate up to date content, all content on this site is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct. Use of this site does not create a client relationship.