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legal Terms -Gift Aids
A UK charitable donation relief scheme allowing charities to reclaim tax on donations made by individuals or companies. Under Finance Act 2011 (Schedule 3), donations are treated as net of basic-rate tax, and charities can reclaim the difference. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim additional relief via self-assessment. Donations made since 6 April 2000 may be retrospectively declared under this scheme
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Legal Terms – Gift Over
A gift over is a provision in a will or trust transferring an interest in property upon the termination or failure of a prior interest. Example: “To my wife for life, and after her death to my brother.” Here, the brother’s interest is the gift over
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Legal Terms-Gift with Reservation
A gift with reservation occurs when a donor retains possession, enjoyment, or benefit from property after gifting it, contrary to Finance Act 1986, s.102. For inheritance tax, such property remains part of the donor’s estate at death, potentially causing a double tax charge. Regulations limit taxation to the higher liability where both arise
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Legal Terms– Gig Economy
The gig economy describes a labour market dominated by short-term, freelance, or on-demand work. Individuals are hired per task (“gig”), such as food delivery or parcel dispatch. While offering flexibility, it often denies workers the protections of formal employment, such as minimum wage, paid leave, or job security
The gig economy describes a labour market dominated by short-term, freelance, or on-demand work. Individuals are hired per task (“gig”), such as food delivery or parcel dispatch. While offering flexibility, it often denies workers the protections of formal employment, such as minimum wage, paid leave, or job security
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Legal Terms – Gillick Competence
A principle derived from Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority (1986), recognizing that a child under 16 may consent to medical treatment if they possess sufficient maturity and understanding. It evaluates a minor’s capacity to make informed decisions rather than setting a strict age threshold.
A principle derived from Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority (1986), recognizing that a child under 16 may consent to medical treatment if they possess sufficient maturity and understanding. It evaluates a minor’s capacity to make informed decisions rather than setting a strict age threshold.
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Legal Terms – GLO (Group Litigation Order)
A GLO is a court order under the Civil Procedure Rules, Part 19, enabling multiple claims involving common or related issues of fact or law to be managed collectively. It streamlines litigation, ensuring consistent judgments and efficient case management.
A GLO is a court order under the Civil Procedure Rules, Part 19, enabling multiple claims involving common or related issues of fact or law to be managed collectively. It streamlines litigation, ensuring consistent judgments and efficient case management.
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Legal Terms – Glue Sniffing
An offence under the Intoxicating Substances (Supply) Act 1985, referring to inhalation of chemical vapours from glues or solvents for intoxication. Supplying such substances to minors knowing or believing they will misuse them is a criminal act.
An offence under the Intoxicating Substances (Supply) Act 1985, referring to inhalation of chemical vapours from glues or solvents for intoxication. Supplying such substances to minors knowing or believing they will misuse them is a criminal act.
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Legal Terms – Human Rights Act (1998)
This Act incorporated the rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK domestic law in 2000. It requires all legislation—past and future—to be interpreted in a way compatible with Convention rights, unless Parliament expressly provides otherwise.
Public authorities, including courts, must act in accordance with the Convention, and individuals classified as “victims” may bring proceedings or defend actions on the basis of Convention rights. UK courts must take into account the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, though they are not strictly bound by it.
The Act allows courts to issue declarations of incompatibility when primary legislation conflicts with the ECHR, enabling the government to use a fast-track amendment procedure to correct inconsistencies
This Act incorporated the rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK domestic law in 2000. It requires all legislation—past and future—to be interpreted in a way compatible with Convention rights, unless Parliament expressly provides otherwise.
Public authorities, including courts, must act in accordance with the Convention, and individuals classified as “victims” may bring proceedings or defend actions on the basis of Convention rights. UK courts must take into account the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, though they are not strictly bound by it.
The Act allows courts to issue declarations of incompatibility when primary legislation conflicts with the ECHR, enabling the government to use a fast-track amendment procedure to correct inconsistencies
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Legal Terms – Human Tissue Authority
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is the UK regulatory agency overseeing the removal, storage, and use of human organs and tissue, whether from living or deceased persons. Its powers derive from the Human Tissue Act 2004, and it governs activities related to clinical research, medical education, and post-mortem examination.
Organizations or individuals involved in these practices must obtain a licence from the Authority to ensure ethical and legal compliance
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) is the UK regulatory agency overseeing the removal, storage, and use of human organs and tissue, whether from living or deceased persons. Its powers derive from the Human Tissue Act 2004, and it governs activities related to clinical research, medical education, and post-mortem examination.
Organizations or individuals involved in these practices must obtain a licence from the Authority to ensure ethical and legal compliance
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Legal Terms – Human Trafficking
Refers to the illegal trade or movement of people, typically for exploitation, forced labour, or sexual servitude. It is addressed under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, which consolidates offences relating to slavery, servitude, and trafficking for exploitation.
Refers to the illegal trade or movement of people, typically for exploitation, forced labour, or sexual servitude. It is addressed under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, which consolidates offences relating to slavery, servitude, and trafficking for exploitation.
