‘Britain’s equality watchdog is close to deciding if it will launch an inquiry into whether the Labour party’s handling of antisemitism cases complies with equalities law.’
The Guardian, 6th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘An advert for lip fillers has been banned for suggesting the procedure was “as commonplace as getting your hair done”.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Twenty years ago, an inquiry into the death of teenager Stephen Lawrence called for an overhaul of police procedures and attitudes towards race. But how much has changed?’
BBC News, 19th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The regulator has begun an investigation into solicitors involved in gagging Sir Philip Green’s staff in a move which could result in sanctions including being struck off, the Telegraph can reveal. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is understood to be looking into the grievance procedure and subsequent non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) signed by at least one of Sir Philip’s previous employees who accused the billionaire of sexual harassment.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A High Court judge has “expressed remorse” after falling asleep during a hearing.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Jailed MP Fiona Onasanya is to have her three-month prison sentence reviewed following a complaint that is unduly lenient.’
The Independent, 1st February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised Norfolk County Council over its provision for children with special education needs after upholding 11 complaints in two years.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th January 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The local government ombudsman has reprimanded a local authority over its provision for children with special educational needs after upholding 11 complaints against the council over the last two years.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Court of Appeal has ruled that a judge was wrong to conclude that Ofsted’s complaints procedures were unfair in serious weakness/special measures cases, and that it was wrong to quash an inspection report.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd January 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed it is to make it easier for victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud to make a complaint about a transaction.’
OUT-LAW.com, 18th December 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Oxbridge applicants purchasing £150 pre-written personal statement were misled after believing they could pass them off as their own work, the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th December 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Boohoo, the fast fashion retailer, broke Advertising Standards Authority rules with “misleading” promotions.’
BBC News, 5th December 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority is taking legal action against Ryanair over the airline’s refusal to compensate thousands of UK customers affected by flight disruption over the summer.’
The Guardian, 5th December 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A London-based satellite news station is being formally investigated by Ofcom after broadcasting an interview with an extremist group that claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack in Iran.’
The Guardian, 3rd December 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Passengers dissatisfied with how train companies handle complaints can now appeal to an independent arbiter, as a new rail ombudsman service comes into force today.
The ombudsman will have binding powers over train firms should it uphold a customer complaint.’
The Guardian, 26th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A House of Lords committee that suspended a Liberal Democrat peer who it found had sexually harassed a women’s rights campaigner has defended its decision, after the upper house voted to block the punishment.’
The Guardian, 20th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Kellogg’s, the maker of Coco Pops, has beaten a junk food advert ban after lobbying to overturn a decision by the UK’s advertising regulator, in a move that has outraged obesity campaigners.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
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