Day: 21 November 2017

‘Outsourced’ workers seek better deal in landmark case – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2017 in contracting out, employment, news, universities by sally

‘A group of 75 workers, including porters and receptionists, are going to tribunal to gain more rights at work.’

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BBC News, 21st November 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Youth prisons don’t deter criminals. They enable them – The Guardian

Posted November 21st, 2017 in children, detention, news, prisons, rehabilitation, young offenders by sally

‘Young offender institutions are cruel and counterproductive. Cressida Dick’s call for ‘harsher’ sentencing reveals her ignorance of the evidence.’

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The Guardian, 20th November 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted November 21st, 2017 in legislation by Verity

The Insolvency (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017

The Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2017

The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017

The Insolvency (England and Wales) and Insolvency (Scotland) (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) Rules 2017

The Dentists Act 1984 (Medical Authorities) Order 2017

The Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk