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Police Turning Blind Eye To Law-Breaking Cyclists, Claims Nick “Mr Loophole” Freeman

Police are turning an increasingly blind eye to cyclists breaking the law, the country’s top traffic lawyer has claimed. Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, said that despite cycling as a mode of transport rising sharply nationwide in the last decade, only 839 cyclists in the whole of London were fined last year for riding on pavements, compared to 6,423 in 2011. In Manchester, 189 were fined for the same offence in 2011, but last year this had slumped to just 43. Its officers also fined just four cyclists last year…Read more
Published: 31st March 2016
Categories: Mr Loophole, Nick Freeman, Press Releases, Road Traffic

The Need For Defendant Anonymity In Sex Cases

For quite some time I have been calling for a level playing field in sex cases. The issue is that regarding an equality of anonymity for the defendant along with the alleged victim. Being arrested and charged for any criminal offence can be a distressing time but for those who are alleged to have committed sexual offences, the problems are far reaching. As early as the first court appearance, the defendant can have his name published and that they have been arrested for a sexual offence. Our society views sexual…Read more
Published: 18th February 2016
Categories: Crime

Mr Loophole Says Government Needs To Shut Door On “Driving Ban-Get-Out-Loopholes”

A leading traffic lawyer has said that the Government should act to close a loophole that allows drivers who have “ridiculously” high number of penalty points on their licence from legally staying on the roads. Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, said the time has now come for a review of legislation which gives motorists one more chance of avoiding disqualification for six months, if they can prove this would result in “exceptional hardship”. He said: “It was always intended by Parliament that exceptional hardship should only be advanced once in…Read more
Published: 8th January 2016
Categories: Press Releases, Road Traffic

Force Cyclists To Use Designated Cycle Lanes, Says Mr Loophole

Cyclists should be forced to use designated cycle lanes, leading traffic lawyer Nick Freeman has said. Whilst cyclists are encouraged to use specially marked sections of highways and footpaths, many ignore them, choosing instead to ride their bicycles on the main carriageway. Now Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, is calling on Transport Minister Patrick McLoughlin to make it mandatory for cyclists to use these facilities, which have been paid for from the public purse. Mr Freeman cited London’s new super cycle highway as a classic example where £160m of public…Read more
Published: 4th January 2016
Categories: Press Releases, Road Traffic

Leave The Mistletoe At Home This Christmas Party Season, Warns Mr Loophole

A leading criminal lawyer is warning revellers who drink too much at their office Christmas party that they could wake up with more than a hangover! Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, said that in a number of instances which had started as a “kiss under the mistletoe” would, in some cases, end with a charge of sexual assault or rape when morning-after guilt had kicked in. Earlier this year, the lawyer – who has successfully defended clients including actors, premier league footballers and rock stars – urged those consuming alcohol…Read more
Published: 25th November 2015
Categories: Crime, Press Releases

Driverless Cars Will Drive Need For New Legislation, Says Mr Loophole

The country’s leading traffic lawyer has said a raft of new legislation will have to be introduced if driverless cars take to Britain’s roads. Nick Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, said if an autonomous vehicle was involved in an accident, then passengers, manufacturers and even those who programmed the vehicle could potentially find themselves in the dock. The celebrity lawyer, whose clients include a string of A-list celebrities, said: “The manufacturers of these so-called autonomous cars claim their inventions will improve road safety, as they will not be exposed to the…Read more
Published: 24th November 2015
Categories: Press Releases, Road Traffic

Urgent Review Of Time Limits On Police Bail, Says Defence Lawyer Nick Freeman

A full review into the ever increasing police policy of arresting suspects under a blaze of publicity, and then keeping them on bail for month after month, is being called for by a leading criminal defence lawyer. Nick Freeman said a string of recent cases – many involving high profile individuals – demonstrated that police were prematurely arresting suspects before their investigations had reached an appropriate stage. The Loophole lawyer, who began his career prosecuting for Greater Manchester police, said an arrest should only be made once officers had reasonable…Read more
Published: 14th October 2015
Categories: Crime, Road Traffic

Mr Loophole Says New Law Which Bans Smoking Ban In Cars With Children Too Soft!

A new law banning motorists from smoking in cars if under 18s are present has been branded “too soft” by the country’s leading traffic lawyer. Ardent anti-smoker Nick Freeman said that whilst he was broadly supportive of the incoming legislation - which, from Thursday will see motorists fined £50 if they are caught smoking in a vehicle in the presence of a child – he also questioned how it would be policed. Mr Freeman, aka Mr Loophole, who has never had a cigarette in his life, said: “Whilst I congratulate…Read more
Published: 29th September 2015
Categories: Crime, Press Releases, Road Traffic