Whistleblowers not protected from bullying, court rules – The Independent

Posted October 31st, 2011 in bullying, news, nurses, victimisation, whistleblowers by sally

“The law protecting whistleblowers and public safety in hospitals is failing staff and patients, the Court of Appeal has found in a landmark case brought by three nurses against an NHS trust in Manchester.”

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The Independent, 31st October 2011

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Criminals to have weekly benefits docked by up to £25 to pay fines – The Guardian

Posted October 31st, 2011 in benefits, fines, news, violent disorder by sally

“People on benefits who are fined in court could face a fivefold increase in the amount docked from their weekly payments to cover the penalty, David Cameron will announce on Saturday as the government response to the riots is intensified.”

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The Guardian, 29th October 2011

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Warning over legal aid cuts for disabled people – BBC News

Posted October 31st, 2011 in benefits, budgets, disabled persons, legal aid, news by sally

“Ministers are being urged not to restrict legal aid for disabled people wanting to challenge benefit decisions.”

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BBC News, 31st October 2011

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Abused women will suffer from legal aid cuts, charity claims – The Guardian

Posted October 31st, 2011 in budgets, domestic violence, legal aid, news by sally

“More women living in abusive relationships will be killed or driven to suicide if the government pushes through cuts to legal aid, a leading national charity has warned.”

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The Guardian, 31st October 2011

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