As from 25th June 2024 an updated version of the TA6 Property Information Form and TA7 Leasehold Information Form will be required when selling a property. These forms are designed to provide a prospective buyer with comprehensive information about the property. These forms have been, in part, updated to include the information the National Trading […]
An effective way to increase the value of your property could be to change the current layout internally or externally or add additional space. You may be considering adding an extension, conservatory or converting the garage or attic to provide more living space or using space to work from home. The legal title to the […]
Following the news that a Cornwall IFCA emergency byelaw to exclude over-12m vivier vessels from the district has been withdrawn, solicitor and qualified fisher Jo Pummery offers an insight into the legal background It is well known that the 10 IFCAs have authority to make byelaws for the purpose of managing the exploitation of sea […]
In September 2022 a further boulder drop went ahead in the South West Deeps. Fortunately for fishers, this was in much deeper water than previously, so it is anticipated there will be minimal impact on fishing as a result. The 2021 drop in the Brighton MPA is of greater concern, as boulders were dropped in […]
Whilst I would not want you to stop reading this article, the new 2022 regulations imposing duties surrounding entering and/or working in enclosed spaces will not take effect for fishing vessels until 14 May 2023. This gives owners and skippers sufficient time to ensure they are ready to comply with the practices and procedures required […]
It’s an occupational hazard with many forms of fishing that at some point you are likely to catch something in the net other than the fish you expected. This can be a cause for concern or can work out well for the crew, if the item is of value. In this article, we will review […]
It is often said in the press that divorce enquiries spike after the festive season, with January being referred to as “divorce month”. However, this year family lawyers believe that this may fall in April. The long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which introduces “no fault” divorce, is due to become law on 6 […]
From Saturday 29 January 2022, there will be some fairly significant changes to the Highway Code. If you are a road user, these changes will affect you, and you need to know about them. Many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements. Such rules are identified by the use of the words ‘MUST/MUST […]
Marine lawyer, Alistair Tawse, answers some questions about the financial penalties which can be issued by fishery authorities: The MMO and the IFCAs essentially share a similar enforcement strategy, which is based around a Financial Administrative Penalty (‘FAP’) system. This article answers some questions about that system and gives a brief overview of how it […]