The taxi and private hire trade is a community rich with shared experience and "cabbie-rank wisdom." While this advice is often invaluable for navigating the day-to-day challenges of the job, it can become dangerously misleading when it comes to the complex and unforgiving world of licensing law. A decision based on a common myth, rather than… Read More

 The taxi and private hire trade is a community rich with shared experience and "cabbie-rank wisdom." While this advice is often invaluable for navigating the day-to-day challenges of the job, it can become dangerously misleading when it comes to the complex and unforgiving world of licensing law. A decision based on a common myth, rather than… Read More

 Your Question: "We believe our family may have a case to stay in the UK based on our human rights, but the legal process seems complex and terrifying. What are the actual, practical steps involved in making Human Rights Claims, from the very first day to a final decision at a hearing?"This is a very important question. The decision to pursue … Read More

 Being accused of a motoring offence is always a stressful experience, but a charge of "dangerous driving" elevates the situation to an entirely new level of gravity. This is not a minor infraction that can be dealt with by a fixed penalty. It is a serious criminal offence that carries a mandatory driving ban of at least 12 months, a criminal … Read More

 Receiving a letter from your local council's licensing committee informing you that your application for a taxi or private hire licence has been refused, or that your existing licence has been suspended or revoked, is a deeply worrying moment. It is a decision that directly threatens your ability to earn a living. However, it is absolutely cr… Read More