Law

Gov Downgrades Coronavirus Severity Despite Surge In Cases

Gov Downgrades Coronavirus Severity Despite Surge In Cases

Every day it seems the news is filled with new horrifying headlines about the latest unfortunate developments of the coronavirus.  So why has the UK government downgraded the status of COVID-19, but yet strengthened lockdowns?  As of March 19th, the UK government website Gov.UK, announced: “COVID-19 is no longer considered to be a high consequence infectious diseases (HCID) in the[Read More…]

UK in Lockdown: Tough New Restrictions Placed On Free Movement

UK in Lockdown: Tough New Restrictions Placed On Free Movement

Today marks a turning point in history as British prime minister Boris Johnson announced a UK-wide lockdown preventing people from leaving the house unless they are going grocery shopping. As a result, all non-essential businesses will be forced to close to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown is expected to last for at least 3 weeks. However,[Read More…]

Could Coronavirus Spark Martial Law?

Could Coronavirus Spark Martial Law?

The government has suggested the UK could be subject to mandatory curfews and lockdowns, with the military being deployed to enforce the lockdowns. Up to 20,000 troops are on standby as part of a “covid support force” which could set up makeshift hospitals in vacant hotels and help police officers in their duties as the coronavirus escalates.  The new force[Read More…]

Victims to be criminally investigated during prosecutions

Victims to be criminally investigated during prosecutions

Multiple crime victims have found themselves on the wrong side of a police investigation when authorities have used their power not only to prosecute the perpetrators but to meddle in the victim’s life affairs as well. With the excuse of avoiding a mistrial, British police insist on asking for digital disclosure -handing over computers, phones, and passwords- to the victims.[Read More…]

Facebook’s Libra: Questions and Objections Loom Large Over Launch

Facebook’s Libra: Questions and Objections Loom Large Over Launch

The Libra is Facebook’s new attempt at breaking into the world of cryptocurrency, however, new hurdles may be facing the social media company. Questions loom over how Facebook’s new currency will affect markets – and whether in fact the “Libra” is actually a cryptocurrency at all. Cryptocurrencies by their very nature are decentralized, and the Libra is not. The only[Read More…]