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Legal Terms - forced marriage protection order
A legal order granting protection to an actual or potential victim of a forced marriage. The court possesses extensive authority to incorporate various provisions, including those that prohibit a potential victim from being removed from the UK for the purpose of overseas marriage or that prevent an individual (usually a family member) from harassing or contacting a woman who has departed the family and sought sanctuary elsewhere. A request for such an order may be submitted by the victim or a third party, such a relative or educator. A violation of an order constitutes a criminal offense.
A legal order granting protection to an actual or potential victim of a forced marriage. The court possesses extensive authority to incorporate various provisions, including those that prohibit a potential victim from being removed from the UK for the purpose of overseas marriage or that prevent an individual (usually a family member) from harassing or contacting a woman who has departed the family and sought sanctuary elsewhere. A request for such an order may be submitted by the victim or a third party, such a relative or educator. A violation of an order constitutes a criminal offense.
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Legal Terms – Forcible Entry
A common-law offense, modified by several statutes, applicable under specific situations when force is employed to enter premises. The common-law offence has been supplanted with a statutory offence concerning the use or threat of violence against individuals or property to gain access into premises (Criminal Law Act 1977). The offense is applicable only if an individual opposed to the entry is present on the premises and the offender is aware of this opposition. The offender's status as the legal owner or occupier of the premises does not provide a defense. Nonetheless, a specific defense exists if the offender can demonstrate that he was, at the pertinent time, a displaced residential occupier or a protected intending occupier in need of the property for habitation, possessing a qualifying freehold or leasehold interest, tenancy, or license, and was attempting to gain entry or traverse premises that provide access to his own residential dwelling. These restrictions are inapplicable to landlords attempting to reclaim possession, and making false representations while asserting protected occupant status is a summary offence. It is not an offense for an unlawfully evicted individual to employ force to re-enter their residence, provided that the force used is not excessive according to common law principles. The police may employ force to enter with legal permission.
A common-law offense, modified by several statutes, applicable under specific situations when force is employed to enter premises. The common-law offence has been supplanted with a statutory offence concerning the use or threat of violence against individuals or property to gain access into premises (Criminal Law Act 1977). The offense is applicable only if an individual opposed to the entry is present on the premises and the offender is aware of this opposition. The offender's status as the legal owner or occupier of the premises does not provide a defense. Nonetheless, a specific defense exists if the offender can demonstrate that he was, at the pertinent time, a displaced residential occupier or a protected intending occupier in need of the property for habitation, possessing a qualifying freehold or leasehold interest, tenancy, or license, and was attempting to gain entry or traverse premises that provide access to his own residential dwelling. These restrictions are inapplicable to landlords attempting to reclaim possession, and making false representations while asserting protected occupant status is a summary offence. It is not an offense for an unlawfully evicted individual to employ force to re-enter their residence, provided that the force used is not excessive according to common law principles. The police may employ force to enter with legal permission.
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Legal Terms – Foreclosure
A legal recourse accessible to a mortgagee when the mortgagor has defaulted on the repayment of a mortgage by the stipulated redemption date. The mortgagee has the right to initiate proceedings in the High Court to obtain an order establishing a deadline for debt repayment; failure of the mortgagor to comply by that date will result in foreclosure, leading to the loss of the mortgaged property. If, following the issuance of this order (a foreclosure order nisi), the mortgagor fails to remit payment on the specified date and location (often a chamber in the Royal Courts of Justice), the foreclosure becomes absolute, and the property then transfers to the mortgagee. The court possesses the power to permit the mortgagor to reopen the foreclosure and thereafter reclaim his property. The remedy is controversial; the mortgagee's power of sale may be more advantageous. Furthermore, if the mortgaged property is valued below the loan amount, the mortgagee is unable to pursue a claim for the remaining balance.
A legal recourse accessible to a mortgagee when the mortgagor has defaulted on the repayment of a mortgage by the stipulated redemption date. The mortgagee has the right to initiate proceedings in the High Court to obtain an order establishing a deadline for debt repayment; failure of the mortgagor to comply by that date will result in foreclosure, leading to the loss of the mortgaged property. If, following the issuance of this order (a foreclosure order nisi), the mortgagor fails to remit payment on the specified date and location (often a chamber in the Royal Courts of Justice), the foreclosure becomes absolute, and the property then transfers to the mortgagee. The court possesses the power to permit the mortgagor to reopen the foreclosure and thereafter reclaim his property. The remedy is controversial; the mortgagee's power of sale may be more advantageous. Furthermore, if the mortgaged property is valued below the loan amount, the mortgagee is unable to pursue a claim for the remaining balance.
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Legal Terms – Foreign Agreement
A contract whose governing law is that of a jurisdiction outside of England and Wales, Northern Ireland, or Scotland. Examine foreign legislation; applicable law governing a deal.
A contract whose governing law is that of a jurisdiction outside of England and Wales, Northern Ireland, or Scotland. Examine foreign legislation; applicable law governing a deal.
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Legal Terms – Foreign Bill
Any bill of exchange excluding an inland bill. The distinction pertains to the actions undertaken when the bill has been dishonored (refer to dishonor).
Any bill of exchange excluding an inland bill. The distinction pertains to the actions undertaken when the bill has been dishonored (refer to dishonor).
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Legal Terms – Foreign Company
A corporation established outside the UK yet possessing a business location within the UK. Foreign corporations must adhere to the stipulations of the Companies Act 2006 concerning registration, financial statements, nomenclature, and other related matters.
A corporation established outside the UK yet possessing a business location within the UK. Foreign corporations must adhere to the stipulations of the Companies Act 2006 concerning registration, financial statements, nomenclature, and other related matters.
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Legal Terms – Foreign Enlistment
The violation of the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 involves enlisting oneself or others, without the Crown's authorization, for military service with a foreign nation engaged in conflict with a state at peace with the UK. A foreign state, for this purpose, encompasses a portion of a province or individuals exercising or claiming governmental authority. Under the Act, it is also an offense, unless licensed, to construct or equip any vessel for such duty or to organize any naval or military expedition against a state with which the UK is at peace.
The violation of the Foreign Enlistment Act 1870 involves enlisting oneself or others, without the Crown's authorization, for military service with a foreign nation engaged in conflict with a state at peace with the UK. A foreign state, for this purpose, encompasses a portion of a province or individuals exercising or claiming governmental authority. Under the Act, it is also an offense, unless licensed, to construct or equip any vessel for such duty or to organize any naval or military expedition against a state with which the UK is at peace.
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Legal Terms – Foreign Judgements
Under common law, the judgment of a foreign court may be enforced in England if certain criteria are satisfied. Furthermore, foreign judgments may be registered for enforcement by English courts pursuant to various statutory provisions, particularly those outlined in the Administration of Justice Act 1970, the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933, the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (as amended), and the Judgments Regulation. Part 74 of the Civil Procedure Rules delineates the applicable procedural regulations.
Under common law, the judgment of a foreign court may be enforced in England if certain criteria are satisfied. Furthermore, foreign judgments may be registered for enforcement by English courts pursuant to various statutory provisions, particularly those outlined in the Administration of Justice Act 1970, the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933, the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (as amended), and the Judgments Regulation. Part 74 of the Civil Procedure Rules delineates the applicable procedural regulations.
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Legal Terms - foreign national offenders (FNOs)
According to the UK Borders Act 2007, foreign national offenders convicted to 12 months or more of jail face automatic expulsion from the UK upon completion of their sentence. In such instances, the Home Secretary is legally mandated to issue a deportation order unless the Foreign National Offender qualifies for one of a limited number of exceptions. The principal considerations are: (i) instances where deportation would violate the individual's rights under the *European Convention on Human Rights or the UK's commitments under the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees; (ii) cases involving individuals under the age of 18 at the time of conviction; and (iii) situations where the individual is detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Following the UK's exit from the EU, the differentiation established in the 2007 Act between nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and other foreign national offenders is no longer applicable, except in certain instances where the offence occurred prior to the enactment of the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum (EU Exit) Regulations SI 2019 No. 745. Foreign national criminals convicted to less than 12 months' imprisonment may be deported upon the court's suggestion. Requirement for a foreign travel prohibition order A stipulation that may be mandated by a sentencing court as an element of a *community order. The perpetrator is barred from traveling outside the UK or to any designated nation for a duration of 12 months from the date of the order.
According to the UK Borders Act 2007, foreign national offenders convicted to 12 months or more of jail face automatic expulsion from the UK upon completion of their sentence. In such instances, the Home Secretary is legally mandated to issue a deportation order unless the Foreign National Offender qualifies for one of a limited number of exceptions. The principal considerations are: (i) instances where deportation would violate the individual's rights under the *European Convention on Human Rights or the UK's commitments under the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees; (ii) cases involving individuals under the age of 18 at the time of conviction; and (iii) situations where the individual is detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Following the UK's exit from the EU, the differentiation established in the 2007 Act between nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and other foreign national offenders is no longer applicable, except in certain instances where the offence occurred prior to the enactment of the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum (EU Exit) Regulations SI 2019 No. 745. Foreign national criminals convicted to less than 12 months' imprisonment may be deported upon the court's suggestion. Requirement for a foreign travel prohibition order A stipulation that may be mandated by a sentencing court as an element of a *community order. The perpetrator is barred from traveling outside the UK or to any designated nation for a duration of 12 months from the date of the order.
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Legal Terms – Foresight
The cognizance at the moment of performing an action that a specific outcome may ensue. In certain criminal cases (e.g., wounding with intent), it is necessary to establish the accused's intention to achieve a certain outcome for a conviction; mere foresight is insufficient (see to ulterior intent). Nonetheless, a conviction for numerous offenses (including wounding) necessitates merely that the defendant anticipated a particular outcome as probable or plausible. In instances when foresight is adequate for responsibility, the court cannot presume that the defendant possessed foresight solely because the specific outcome that transpired was a natural and probable result of their actions.
The cognizance at the moment of performing an action that a specific outcome may ensue. In certain criminal cases (e.g., wounding with intent), it is necessary to establish the accused's intention to achieve a certain outcome for a conviction; mere foresight is insufficient (see to ulterior intent). Nonetheless, a conviction for numerous offenses (including wounding) necessitates merely that the defendant anticipated a particular outcome as probable or plausible. In instances when foresight is adequate for responsibility, the court cannot presume that the defendant possessed foresight solely because the specific outcome that transpired was a natural and probable result of their actions.
