United Kingdom: Public Order

Accumulating nine penalty points on your driving licence puts you at serious risk of a ban if you commit another offence. Understanding the totting-up system and the legal defences available - including exceptional hardship arguments and procedural challenges - can make the difference between keeping your licence and facing a six-month disqualification.

In the wake of the violence witnessed in English cities in the last few days, the Prime Minister has confirmed in a Commons statement this afternoon that any individual, homeowner or business that has suffered property damage in a riot can seek compensation under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886, whether they are insured or not.