Council Tax Liability: Who Actually Has to Pay (and NI Rates)
Who is legally liable for council tax under the s.6 hierarchy, joint and several liability rules, council tax bands, and why Northern Ireland uses domestic rates instead.
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UK Everyday Law
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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 Explained: Banned Types, s.3 & Destruction Orders
The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991: prohibited types, the dangerously-out-of-control offence, aggravated penalties, destruction orders, and the dog-on-dog route.
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Do I Need a TV Licence? UK Rules Explained
Do you need a TV licence? The rules for live TV, BBC iPlayer and streaming services, the 2026 fee of £180, household rules and who gets a discount.
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Neighbour Harassment: Criminal, Civil and Council Options in the UK
How the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and the ASB, Crime and Policing Act 2014 apply to neighbour disputes, including the civil claim route and Community Protection Notices.
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School Attendance Fines: The National Penalty Notice Framework
How school attendance penalty notices work in England: the £160/£80 amounts, the 2-notice cap, the 10-session threshold, and the section 444 criminal offence.
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Single Person Council Tax Discount: The 25% and 50% Rules
Who qualifies for the 25% single person council tax discount, the 50% rule, disregarded persons, the student exemption, and the duty to report changes.
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Statute of Limitations UK: Limitation Periods Explained
The UK has no statute of limitations. England and Wales use limitation periods; Scotland uses prescription, for contract, tort, injury, and defamation claims.
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TV Licence Law: Is It Illegal Not to Have One?
Is watching TV without a licence a crime? The offence, the £1,000 maximum fine, Scotland's fiscal fine route, and the still-unresolved decriminalisation debate.
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UK Air Rifle Law: Certificate Thresholds in England, Scotland and NI
UK air rifle law by nation: England and Wales 6/12 ft-lb certificate threshold, Scotland's certificate for every air weapon, and Northern Ireland's 1-joule limit.
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UK Dog Laws: Microchipping, Fouling, Licensing and Control Notices
Everyday UK dog law: compulsory microchipping, dog fouling and PSPOs, Northern Ireland's dog licence, Scotland's Dog Control Notices, and livestock worrying.
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UK Everyday Law: Dogs, TV Licence, Fireworks & Neighbours
A guide to everyday UK law: XL Bully rules, dog ownership, the TV licence, fireworks, air weapons, council tax and neighbour disputes, nation by nation.
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UK Fireworks Law: Curfew Hours, Age Rules and Licences by Nation
UK fireworks law by nation: England and Wales curfew hours, the two age offences, and why Scotland (no licence yet) and Northern Ireland (licence required) differ.
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XL Bully Ban UK: Dates, Exemption Rules by Nation (2026 Update)
The XL Bully ban dates for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, current exemption conditions, and why insurance is no longer required.
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