First details of Commission data protection action against UK are revealed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in data protection, EC law, freedom of information, legislation, news, ombudsmen by sally

“Details of the European Commission’s objections to the Data Protection Act (DPA) have been revealed for the first time. A document has been published outlining why the Commission thinks the DPA fails to implement the EU’s Data Protection Directive.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd February 2011

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OFT warns misleading ‘money advice’ firm

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in advertising, consumer protection, debts, internet, news by sally

“The OFT has ordered Money Advice Direct Limited (MADL), a firm that introduces struggling borrowers to debt management companies, to stop using misleading advertising that presents it as a source of free help.”

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2011

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Why is law such a fertile ground for drama? – BBC News

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in barristers, BBC, media, news by sally

“As a former barrister, writer Peter Moffat has witnessed for real the drama of a courtroom. He returns to his legal roots in new BBC drama Silk.”

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BBC News, 22nd February 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Home owners receive compensation after they were sold mortgages they couldn’t afford – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in banking, compensation, financial regulation, fines, mortgages, news by sally

“Home owners who were sold mortgages during the property boom that they couldn’t afford are to be given compensation following a ruling by the City watchdog.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd February 2011

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Will the new Corporate Homicide Act save lives? – The Guardian

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in corporate manslaughter, health & safety, homicide, legislation, news by sally

“Solicitors believe it will take a high-profile fatal accident to test the ability of prosecutors to hold big companies to account.”

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2011

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Couple given children back after judge overturns court ruling – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in appeals, child abuse, evidence, family courts, news by sally

“A couple have been reunited with their children after a family court’s decision to separate them was overturned by a judge who criticised the ‘brisk’ nature of the original hearing.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd February 2011

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Student who can’t stay awake takes watchdog to court – The Independent

Posted February 22nd, 2011 in disability discrimination, judicial review, news, universities by sally

“A student who suffers from the chronic sleep disorder narcolepsy is to have her case heard by the Court of Appeal in London on Thursday, following a six-year battle against what she perceives to be disability discrimination by her university.”

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The Independent, 22nd February 2011

Source: www.independent.co.uk