Animal rights
The UK passed the world’s first animal welfare law in 1822, with the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act. The Protection of Animals […]
The UK passed the world’s first animal welfare law in 1822, with the Cruel Treatment of Cattle Act. The Protection of Animals […]
To help fund the Welfare State, most people who are employed or self-employed in the UK must pay National Insurance Contributions (NICs), […]
Until 1994, shops in the UK were generally not allowed to open on a Sunday, for religious reasons. Since then, ‘large’ shops […]
In the UK, the legal joining of two loving partners in marriage is assumed to be a joyful occasion, entered into with […]
Most people on the Electoral Register are eligible to be officially requested to do jury service at a Crown Court. Random selection […]
The Home Office describes anti-social behaviour as, “any aggressive, intimidating or destructive activity that damages or destroys another person’s quality of life”. […]
The last death penalties carried out in the UK were in 1964, when convicted murderers Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans were hanged. […]
UK driving licences were first introduced in 1903 and anyone over 17 could apply for one, at a cost of 5/- (five shillings) […]
A young person acquires some legal rights at age 16. These are not the full rights of an adult, but they are […]
Betting and gambling are legal activities in the UK. Betting shops, bingo halls, casinos, the National Lottery and online betting games are […]
A dog collar and tag are required by The Control of Dogs Order (1992) for all pet dogs when they are outside […]
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