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Stalking Protection Orders

Stalking Protection Orders

A detailed guide to Stalking Protection Orders, explaining when police apply for them, legal tests, conditions, breaches, and how they can be challenged.

Defences to breach of a Tree Preservation Order

Defences to breach of a Tree Preservation Order

Quentin Hunt explains the key legal defences to Tree Preservation Order prosecutions, including consent, exemptions, emergencies, statutory undertakers and time limits.

How to report cases to the Police

How to report cases to the Police

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt discuss is how lawyers can assist members of the public in reporting cases to the Police, ensuring that police investigate criminal offences and ensuring that the Crown Prosecution take matters up for prosecution.

Appeal from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court in England and Wales

Appeal from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court in England and Wales

Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt explores the practicalities and procedures of appealing a conviction or sentence in the Magistrates Court to the Crown Court.

Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003- a legal analysis

Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003- a legal analysis

Criminal defence barrister Quentin Hunt examines section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 looking at the elements of the offence, potential defences and comparing it to Section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988.

Shotgun Licence Appeals – frequently asked questions

Shotgun Licence Appeals – frequently asked questions

Specialist Shotgun Licence appeal Barrister Quentin Hunt outlines the law and procedure in respect of shotgun licence appeals in England and Wales. This article is designed to supplement previous articles which give a detailed outline of the law and procedure in such cases.

Victim's Right to Review- Questions and Answers

Victim's Right to Review- Questions and Answers

In this article Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt, an expert in the submission and pleading of Victim Right to Review applications, answers some of the most commonly answered questions about the Victim’s Right to Review (”VRR”) scheme.

How to defend a Private Prosecution

How to defend a Private Prosecution

Specialist criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt (who also undertakes Private Prosecution cases) gives an insider's guide in how to successfully defend against Private Prosecutions.

Offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 – A Practical Guide

Offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 – A Practical Guide

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and offers practical pointers for anyone who finds themselves accused of such offences.

Hawala Banking: A Legal Perspective on Risks and Compliance in the UK

Hawala Banking: A Legal Perspective on Risks and Compliance in the UK

Following a recent success in a case involving a police investigation into a High Net Worth Individual’s use of the Hawala Banking system, Quentin Hunt from 2 BR Chambers and Lisa McKinnon Lower from Spencer-West Solicitors look to examine the Hawala Banking system and the risks entailed in its use.

Common Assault and Battery, or Assault by Beating – s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Common Assault and Battery, or Assault by Beating – s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Specialist Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offences of Common Assault and Battery. 

A guide to s18 GBH- wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm- s18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

A guide to s18 GBH- wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm- s18 Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt gives a guide to the offence of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Section 187A Town and Country Planning Act 1990- Breach of Condition Notices – frequently asked questions

Section 187A Town and Country Planning Act 1990- Breach of Condition Notices – frequently asked questions

Barrister Quentin Hunt looks at issues relating to Breach of Condition Notices.

FRAUD BY FALSE REPRESENTATION – AN UPDATE

FRAUD BY FALSE REPRESENTATION – AN UPDATE

FRAUD BY FALSE REPRESENTATION – AN UPDATE

Perverting the course of justice sentencing guidelines

Perverting the course of justice sentencing guidelines

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the perverting the course of justice sentencing guidelines.

A guide to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

A guide to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

A guide to the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Trading standards lawyer. Trading standards defence barrister. Defending trading standards prosecutions.

How to remove my name from Police records.

How to remove my name from Police records.

Barrister Quentin Hunt examines how to remove adverse entries in police records.

How to recover property from the Police

How to recover property from the Police

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines how applications can be made for the return of property seized by the Police.

Banning orders under the Football Spectators Act 1989

Banning orders under the Football Spectators Act 1989

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the imposition of Banning orders under the Football Spectators Act 1989

Wasting Police Time- s5(2) Criminal Law Act 1967

Wasting Police Time- s5(2) Criminal Law Act 1967

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of Wasting Police Time.

Possession of a bladed article- Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1998

Possession of a bladed article- Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1998

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of possession of a bladed article and relevant defences.

Fraud by Abuse of Position s4 Fraud Act 2006

Fraud by Abuse of Position s4 Fraud Act 2006

Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt analyses the offence of Fraud by Abuse of Position.

How to Appeal a Magistrates' Court Conviction

How to Appeal a Magistrates' Court Conviction

Criminal Barrister presents a guide to appeals from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court.

What is Perjury?

What is Perjury?

Criminal defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the offence of Perjury.

False statements by Company Directors- The Law

False statements by Company Directors- The Law

Barrister Quentin Hunt examines criminal liability relating to false and misleading statements made by Company Directors.

Defences to Possession of Drugs offences

Defences to Possession of Drugs offences

Leading Barrister Quentin Hunt explores defences available to charges of possession of controlled drugs and possession with intent to supply.

Possession of Controlled Drugs- the Law

Possession of Controlled Drugs- the Law

Leading Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the law surrounding the possession of controlled drugs.

Charges relating to Indecent and/or Extreme Images- Defences

Charges relating to Indecent and/or Extreme Images- Defences

Leading Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the available defences to charges relating to extreme and indecent images.

Indecent and Extreme Images- The Law

Indecent and Extreme Images- The Law

Leading Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt examines the law relating to extreme and indecent images.

How to stop noisy neighbours- section 82 Environmental Protection Act 1990

How to stop noisy neighbours- section 82 Environmental Protection Act 1990

Leading Criminal Barrister Quentin Hunt explains how to obtain section 82 Environmental Protection Act court orders against noisy or nuisance neighbours.