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Legal Terms – High Hedges
A dispute mechanism under the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (s.65), allowing property owners to complain to local authorities if tall hedges (over two metres) on a neighbor’s land block light or enjoyment of their property. Authorities can issue remedial notices requiring hedge reduction and may charge for the service. Complainants must attempt amicable resolution before involving the authority
A dispute mechanism under the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 (s.65), allowing property owners to complain to local authorities if tall hedges (over two metres) on a neighbor’s land block light or enjoyment of their property. Authorities can issue remedial notices requiring hedge reduction and may charge for the service. Complainants must attempt amicable resolution before involving the authority
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Legal Terms-High Seas
Defined in the 1958 Geneva Convention on the High Seas as all parts of the sea outside a state’s territorial or internal waters. The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982) guarantees freedom of navigation, fishing, and scientific research on the high seas for all nations. The UK courts have jurisdiction over offences committed on British ships anywhere on the high seas and on British-controlled aircraft in flight
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Legal Terms-Highway
A public right of way allowing people to pass and repass as of right, including roads, footpaths, bridleways, and navigable rivers. Highways are created by statutory powers or public dedication and use, and once established, they remain highways even if unused. Obstruction of a highway constitutes a public nuisance
A public right of way allowing people to pass and repass as of right, including roads, footpaths, bridleways, and navigable rivers. Highways are created by statutory powers or public dedication and use, and once established, they remain highways even if unused. Obstruction of a highway constitutes a public nuisance
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Legal Terms – Hijacking
The unlawful seizure or control of an aircraft in flight by force or threats. It is outlawed by international conventions, including the Tokyo Convention (1963), Hague Convention (1970), and Montreal Convention (1971). These treaties define the offence, establish compulsory jurisdiction, and provide for extradition of offenders
The unlawful seizure or control of an aircraft in flight by force or threats. It is outlawed by international conventions, including the Tokyo Convention (1963), Hague Convention (1970), and Montreal Convention (1971). These treaties define the offence, establish compulsory jurisdiction, and provide for extradition of offenders
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Legal Terms-Hire
A contractual agreement where one party temporarily grants possession and use of goods or services to another in exchange for payment. Ownership remains with the lender, and the borrower must return the item after the agreed period or under agreed conditions.
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Legal Terms-Hire Purchase
A form of credit agreement allowing a buyer to take possession of goods while paying in installments. Ownership transfers only after the final payment is made. Governed by the Consumer Credit Act 1974, this arrangement protects both the buyer’s and the seller’s rights in cases of default.
A form of credit agreement allowing a buyer to take possession of goods while paying in installments. Ownership transfers only after the final payment is made. Governed by the Consumer Credit Act 1974, this arrangement protects both the buyer’s and the seller’s rights in cases of default.
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Legal Terms – Historic Buildings
Structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Any modification or demolition requires listed building consent from local authorities to preserve national heritage.
Structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Any modification or demolition requires listed building consent from local authorities to preserve national heritage.
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Legal Terms-HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation)
Residential properties occupied by three or more tenants forming more than one household, who share facilities like bathrooms or kitchens. Regulated by the Housing Act 2004, HMOs must meet safety and management standards and often require local authority licensing.
Residential properties occupied by three or more tenants forming more than one household, who share facilities like bathrooms or kitchens. Regulated by the Housing Act 2004, HMOs must meet safety and management standards and often require local authority licensing.
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Legal Terms-Hereditament
A heritable property right capable of being inherited, encompassing both corporeal hereditaments (physical land and buildings) and incorporeal hereditaments (intangible rights like easements or rents).
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Legal Terms – Hearsay Evidence
Evidence based on statements made outside the courtroom that are presented to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
Traditionally inadmissible, but modern reforms—especially the Civil Evidence Act 1995 (for civil cases) and Criminal Justice Act 2003 (for criminal cases)—allow hearsay in certain circumstances, such as when a witness is unavailable.
The court determines the weight and reliability of such evidence, and its use must comply with fair trial rights under Article 6 of the ECHR .
Evidence based on statements made outside the courtroom that are presented to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
Traditionally inadmissible, but modern reforms—especially the Civil Evidence Act 1995 (for civil cases) and Criminal Justice Act 2003 (for criminal cases)—allow hearsay in certain circumstances, such as when a witness is unavailable.
The court determines the weight and reliability of such evidence, and its use must comply with fair trial rights under Article 6 of the ECHR .
