Finance and Divorce Update – Family Law Week

“Anna Heenan, solicitor and David Salter, Joint Head of Family Law at Mills & Reeve LLP analyse December’s financial remedies and divorce news and cases.”

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Family Law Week, January 2013

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Crime statistics for England & Wales: violent crime and sexual offences – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2013 in crime, news, sexual offences, statistics, violence by sally

“2.1m violent incidents were recorded in 2011/12 by the Crime Survey for England and Wales. See what the latest figures say.”

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The Guardian, 7th February 2013

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Enhanced redundancy payments to older workers were justified, says tribunal – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 8th, 2013 in age discrimination, news, redundancy by sally

“Enhanced redundancy payments made to workers over the age of 35 were not discriminatory because they reflected the extra problems older workers face when losing their jobs, a tribunal has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th February 2013

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Police using discreet car surveillance cameras to be forced to put up signs – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2013 in closed circuit television, codes of practice, news, police by sally

“Police forces who use discreet car surveillance camera systems will have to put up warning signs on major routes into their areas as a result of moves to regulate the use of CCTV cameras.”

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The Guardian, 7th February 2013

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The violence behind closed doors – BBC News

Posted February 8th, 2013 in domestic violence, news, statistics by sally

“New figures published on Thursday offer a chilling insight into the violence and abuse that goes on behind closed doors. According to the data, two million people in England and Wales suffered sexual assault, violence, threats or abuse at the hands of a partner or family member last year.”

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BBC News, 7th February 2013

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Killer who murdered passerby was released without going before mental health tribunal – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 8th, 2013 in early release, mental health, murder, news, tribunals by sally

“A woman who killed her mother was freed under a secret fast-track process and went on to murder a stranger in the street.”

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Daily Telegraph, 8th February 2013

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UK law is a booming export but at home crime work doesn’t pay – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2013 in legal aid, legal profession, legal services, news, remuneration by sally

“While financial law mushrooms, legal aid cuts are threatening basic access to the system and the future of high street solicitors.”

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The Guardian, 7th February 2013

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New cases mean hacking scandal is far from over – The Independent

Posted February 8th, 2013 in interception, media, news, privacy by sally

“Rupert Murdoch’s hopes of drawing a line under the financially toxic phone-hacking scandal will be derailed in the High Court on Friday when details of more hacking victims are announced.”

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The Independent, 7th February 2013

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FSA orders tests of processed beef after horsemeat is found in Findus lasagne – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2013 in consumer protection, food, news by sally

“The Food Standards Agency has ordered companies to test their processed beef products after analysis of lasagne made by Findus found up to 100% of the meat came from horses.”

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The Guardian, 8th February 2013

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