nick freeman

New Bill Widens The Fairness Over Anonymity

I have always been a strong believer that the courts do not only exist to convict the guilty but are also there to free the innocent. As a fundamental right in this country, we are all presumed innocent until proven guilty. In reaching that difficult balance there has to be a level playing field, administered by dedicated legal professionals and each side coming to criminal litigation with an equality of arms. Over the past few years I have been publicly campaigning for defendants in sex cases to be afforded the same…Read more
Published: 4th November 2016
Categories: Crime, Legal Comment, Nick Freeman

Will Car Bullying Make Our Roads Like A School Playground

As a person who enjoys the pleasure of driving, I have followed the progress of the driverless car with both interest and a little trepidation. The first time many of us would have thought about the possibility of a driverless car was from watching science fiction films. I remember seeing the iconic Johnny Cab in Total Recall and thinking how dystopic [sic.] it all seemed. The idea of being driven by a robot. Preposterous. Let’s move on, not a few hundred years but a few decades and the press’ column…Read more
Published: 30th October 2016
Categories: Legal Comment, Mr Loophole, Nick Freeman, Road Traffic

Can Technology Stop The Problem It Has Caused?

One of the rising issues for modern drivers is the danger imposed by technology. Not so much that technology is taking control away from us but that more and more drivers are choosing to use their smartphones whilst they are driving. The motoring and mainstream press are starting to fill column inches with reports of tragic accidents where a driver has been distracted by using their phones whilst they are behind the wheel. It is not so long ago that using a mobile phone to make or receive a call…Read more
Published: 12th August 2016
Categories: Legal Comment, Nick Freeman, Road Traffic

Freeman & Co Further Strengthens In-House Team

Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman has further strengthened the in-house team at his Manchester practice with the appointment of a talented senior solicitor. Damien Simmonds, who has spent his entire legal profession working in the North West, will work closely with “Mr Loophole” assisting him on road traffic cases, which is his particular speciality. Mr Freeman, who is the country’s most high-profile defence solicitor, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Damien to our growing team in what is proving to be one of our busiest years on record. “Damien brings with him…Read more
Published: 29th July 2016
Categories: Mr Loophole, Nick Freeman, Press Releases

13 Motoring Laws You May Have Broken Without Knowing It

The Highway Code is full of tasty bits of motoring law trivia. However, it's amazing how after we pass our driving test some of us seem to throw the Highway Code away and never pay heed to it again. So just as a small reminder for some of you, and may be a bit of fun, here are 13 motoring laws you may have broken without even knowing it. You can stop on a road with a single yellow line to collect or drop people off however, you are not…Read more
Published: 27th July 2016
Categories: Legal Comment, Mr Loophole, Road Traffic

Will The Tesla Crash Slow Down Self Driving Cars – Not On Your Life

After the tragic death of a test driver for the Tesla Autopilot car, you may have through that the technology race would take a breath. However, that is just not the case. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has been a driving force about the repaid development of their Autopilot system. About its ability to keep a car in 1 lane, avoid accidents and use cameras to understand its surroundings. However, Tesla has been criticised for what has been described as an aggressive strategy and its willingness to introduce the technology even…Read more
Published: 9th July 2016
Categories: Legal Comment, Nick Freeman, Road Traffic

How Will Brexit Effect My Driving Licence?

Okay so we are a few days into our post-referendum country and there are so many discussions as how the exit vote is going to change things. It is very early days and seemingly the “exit” camp are quite surprised about their narrow victory and information about what happens next is a bit sketchy. All we do know at this stage is that nothing major is going to happen quickly. One issue that has been raised a few times through social media is, what will happen about the UK’s European…Read more
Published: 27th June 2016
Categories: Legal Comment, Road Traffic

Sir Cliff Richard – The Damage Is Done

So here we are at the end of the Sir Cliff Richard Sex Allegation circus only to hear that the case has been dropped by the CPS. This is after a 2-year police investigation where the media has served every sordid titbit to an ever-hungry public, seemingly with the blessing of the police. A 2-year investigation that has reportedly cost around £800,000. So what do we have at the end of the investigation? We have a man who’s reputation has been totally traduced and a career spanning decades tarnished beyond…Read more
Published: 17th June 2016
Categories: Crime, Legal Comment, Nick Freeman

Interview On TV For Anonymity For Defendants In Sex Cases

Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, today appeared on the This Morning TV programme in relation to the sexual offence allegations being levied at Sir Cliff Richard. A strong advocate for the anonymity for defendants in sex cases, Nick has often spoken out about anonymity being granted to both alleged victims and defendants in sex cases. This is of course, subject to the discretion of the presiding Judge and where the public needs protection. Allegations of a sexual nature are damning to the defendant and have a dramatic effect on their…Read more
Published: 11th May 2016
Categories: Crime, Mr Loophole, Nick Freeman

Introduce Shock Tactics In To Driving Test, Says Mr Loophole

Shock tactics including experiencing crashes in a simulator, driving on a “skid pan” and attending lectures by an accident investigator with accompanying video evidence, should be included in the UK driving test, a leading motoring lawyer has said. Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, said the time had come for a full overhaul of the national driving test to boost driving standards, increase confidence and lower accidents, particularly amongst those who had recently passed the current two-part examination. Mr Freeman said whilst the driving test taught drivers how to reverse around…Read more
Published: 18th April 2016
Categories: Nick Freeman, Press Releases, Road Traffic