Lawyers make millions from NHS negligence claims – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 30th, 2012 in costs, fees, hospitals, legal profession, negligence, news by sally

“Lawyers are earning ‘success fees’ totalling £66 million a year for helping patients to sue the NHS, new figures have revealed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 29th January 2012

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Theresa May outlines plans to deal with anti-social behaviour – The Independent

Posted January 30th, 2012 in local government, news, nuisance, police by sally

“Plans to give communities tougher protection from anti-social behaviour will be piloted in the summer, the Home Secretary will say today.”

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The Independent, 30th January 2012

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Charities warn reforms will affect legal recourse over human rights abuses – The Guardian

Posted January 30th, 2012 in charities, fees, legal aid, news by sally

“Victims of oil spills, pollution or land grabs in developing countries will no longer be able to pursue claims in British courts against multinational corporations under legal reforms being pushed through by the government, aid charities have warned.”

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The Guardian, 30th January 2012

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