ALEX CLARE

Laws

Human Rights Act

Right to privacy, right to live, exist, right to have a family, to own property, free speech, safety from violence, equality of both males and females, women's rights, fair trial, to be innocent until proven guilty, to be a citizen of a country, the right to express his or hers sexual orientation, to vote, to seek asylum if a country treats you badly, to think freely, to believe and practise the religon a person wants to peacefully protests a government group, health care, education, to communicate through a language, not be forced into marriage, the right to love, the right to work.

Official Secrets Act 1989

The Official Secrets Act is legislation that provides for the protection of state secrets and official information, mainly related to national security. If somebody tells these secrets then they can put them self's, others and their country in danger.

Broadcasting Act

This is a law of the British parliament often regarded by both its supporters and its critics as a quintessential example of the Thatcherism. The aim of the act was reform the entire structure of British broadcasting, British television, in particular had earlier been described by Margaret thatcher as the last bastion of restrictive practices. It governs what can be shown on TV

Obscene Publications Act

This law has governed what can be published or released in England and Wales. The classic definiton of criminal obscenity is if it tends to deprave and corrupt’

Privacy Law

Refers to the law which deal with the regulation of personal information about individuals which can be collected by governments and other public organizations and its storage and use

Race Relations Act 1976

The Race Relations Act 1976 was established by the Parliament of the United Kingdom to prevent discrimination on the grounds of race.

Items that are covered include discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin in the fields of employment, the provision of goods and services, education and public functions.

Copyright and Intellectual Property Law

Refers to any creative work or intention considered to be the property of its creator. Often, recognised and protected under the corresponding fields of law. Owners are granted certain exclusive rights, such as the ability to publish to various markets, license the manufacture and distribution of inventions and sue in case of unlawful or deceptive copying

Films Act 1985

The Films Act governs the possession, importation, making, distribution and exhibition of films. No person may carry on the business of importing, making, distributing or exhibiting films unless he is in possession of a valid licence.

Libel Law

If you have a defamation claim which cannot be resolved immediately by negotiation, we will take fast and forceful action to protect your rights, that may be by applying to the court for an  injunction to prevent publication or issuing proceedings in the high court for damages when publication has already taken place.

Licensing Act 2003

The Licensing Act 2003 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act establishes a single integrated scheme for licensing premises which are used for the sale or supply of alcohol, to provide regulated entertainment, or to provide late night refreshment. Permission to carry on some or all of these licensable activities will now be contained in a single licence