Young people have an important role to play in shaping the future of the internet, including the spaces where they spend time and the etiquette for interacting with others online. Safer Internet Day will be celebrated globally on February 8th 2022, and the theme for this year is ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’.
With the snow season kicking off in the UK, Europe, and beyond, many people will be flocking to ski resorts and snow activity sites once again. However, as with all sports, there comes a risk of injury. If you have been injured as a result of a skiing, snowboarding or other snow sports accident, you may be entitled to bring a claim for compensation. In this article, we look at the circumstances that may or may not allow you to bring a claim.
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 extended the moratorium on diligence from six weeks to six months and temporarily removed the prohibition on a debtor applying for more than one moratorium in a 12 months period. The rationale behind the provisions extending the period during which individuals with financial difficulties could secure protection from creditors taking action against them, is to allow such individuals more time to find advice on how best to deal with their debts as well as to recover from time-limited income shocks.
Shopping events are designed to whip us all into a frenzy. Many of us succumb to the temptation to purchase goods at a discounted price, but what are your rights if they turn out not to be quite what we hoped for? Retailers will typically offer a return on goods which are unopened, unused or faulty. But what happens when these items aren’t faulty and we simply experience ‘buyer’s remorse’? In this article, we look at your rights as a consumer when you purchase online or in-store.
