Changes to compensation for nuclear incidents published by UK government – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 9th, 2016 in accidents, compensation, news, nuclear power, treaties by tracey

‘Changes to the rules governing compensation for nuclear incidents will increase the amounts payable, as well as expand the categories of damage for which compensation may be claimed.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th March 2016

Source: www.out-law.com

Vicarious liability: The Supreme Court speaks – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted March 9th, 2016 in assault, negligence, news, prisons, Supreme Court, vicarious liability by tracey

‘Two important Supreme Court judgments concerning vicarious liability were handed down last week. Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets [2016] UKSC 11 affirms the “close connection” test set out in Lister v Hesley Hall Ltd [2001] UKHL 22 and rejects the formulation of a new test for vicarious liability based on “representative capacity”. Cox v Ministry of Justice [2016] UKSC 10 extends the sorts of relationships where a defendant can be made vicariously liable for the conduct of an individual and evaluates Various Claimants v Catholic Child Welfare Society [2012] UKSC 56 (the ‘Christian Brothers’ case).’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 8th March 2016

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

PI claims more combative in England & Wales than elsewhere, says research – Litigation Futures

Posted March 9th, 2016 in conflict of interest, legal profession, news, personal injuries by tracey

‘The personal injury claims process in England and Wales is combative and often involves inflated opening offers on the claimant side, while claimant lawyers suspect defendants engage in similar tactics such as raising defences they know lack merit, according to academic research.’

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Litigation Futures, 8th March 2016

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Home Secretary announces reforms to IPCC – Home Office

Posted March 9th, 2016 in complaints, police, press releases by tracey

‘Organisation to have new governance model and name.’

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Home Office, 7th March 2016

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Speech by Sir Ernest Ryder: The Modernisation of Access to Justice in Times of Austerity – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted March 9th, 2016 in budgets, electronic filing, speeches, tribunals by tracey

‘Speech by Sir Ernest Ryder: The Modernisation of Access to Justice in Times of Austerity; 5th Annual Ryder Lecture at the University of Bolton.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 7th March 2016

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Bar Council takes the lead on tackling sexual harassment in the profession – The Bar Council

Posted March 9th, 2016 in barristers, harassment, news, sexual offences by tracey

‘The Bar Council has stepped up its efforts to tackle any residual sexual harassment in the profession, now with a guide to help chambers. This forms part of the response to the Bar Council’s 2015 research, Snapshot: The Experience of Self-Employed Women at the Bar, which highlighted instances of unacceptable behaviour experienced by some barristers.’

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The Bar Council, 7th March 2016

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Senior judge voices concern over police investigation control – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 9th, 2016 in criminal justice, judiciary, news, police, time limits by tracey

‘Judges must “tread carefully” if they are granted powers to control the length of police investigations, the senior presiding judge for England and Wales has said in response to human rights organisation Justice’s report on complex and lengthy criminal trials.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th March 2016

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Pair jailed for dumping body of Italian former art thief in London canal – The Guardian

‘Three men involved in dumping the body of a man in a canal and emptying his bank account have been jailed.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

First British smoke-free beach unveiled – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 9th, 2016 in news, smoking, Wales by tracey

‘Little Haven beach in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, is the first seaside resort in Britain to trial the no-smoking signs on the sand.’

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Daily Telegraph, 8th March 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Recorded child sex abuse cases increase by more than 30% – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2016 in child abuse, internet, news, sexual offences, statistics by tracey

‘Cases of recorded child sexual abuse increased by more than 30% last year, figures suggest. Police chiefs fear the rise is being driven by predators searching online for victims.’

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The Guardian, 9th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

HMP Doncaster: Inspectors criticise safety at ‘very poor’ site – BBC News

Posted March 9th, 2016 in health & safety, news, prisons, reports, violence by tracey

‘A prison branded inadequate two years ago remains “very poor”, with “many violent incidents” leaving staff and inmates injured, inspectors have said. Privately-run HMP Doncaster suffered from a “lack of staff” and “ineffective initiatives” aimed at reducing violence, a report said.’

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BBC News, 9th March 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Discriminating against Gypsies and Travellers is ‘common across Britain’, report finds – The Independent

Posted March 9th, 2016 in news, race discrimination, reports, travellers by tracey

‘Discrimination against Gypsies and Travellers by the public, the police and other authorities is “common across Britain”, according to a damning report by the UK’s human rights watchdog which warns the groups are among several being “locked out” by society.’

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The Independent, 8th March 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Kenneth Clarke ‘failed to act’ over Lord Janner and Cyril Smith child abuse tip-offs – Daily Telegraph

‘Government’s sex abuse inquiry – which has first preliminary hearing on Wednesday – will hear claims that former home secretary was warned of abuse in the early 90s.’

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Daily Telegraph, 8th March 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Legal battle over Margaret Thatcher aide’s £8m Ming porcelain collection – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 9th, 2016 in executors, families, news, wills by tracey

‘An exquisite £8 million Ming porcelain collection built up by a confidant of Margaret Thatcher has sparked a bitter legal feud which has torn apart a once close-knit family.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th March 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has radio advert banned after it breached rules – The Independent

Posted March 9th, 2016 in advertising, charities, children, complaints, news by tracey

‘The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association has been censured over a Christmas advert in which Father Christmas tells a little girl who wants a puppy to tell her mother to sponsor a charity dog for £1 a week instead.’

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The Independent, 9th March 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Government ad ‘ridiculed’ for claiming teachers can earn £65,000 is cleared – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2016 in advertising, complaints, news, remuneration, teachers by tracey

‘A government TV ad that said that “great” teachers can make up to £65,000 per year has been cleared, despite 140 complaints that it misrepresented potential salaries.’

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The Guardian, 9th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk