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Brexit and Air Pollution

A vote to leave the EU could weaken air quality legislation at a time when air pollution is killing thousands of UK citizens every year On 23 June 2016, the…

April 11, 2016
Opinion

Safeguards on Sentencing

The Sentencing Guidelines Council’s current consultation on updating guidelines for reduction in sentences for guilty pleas must cause concern for defence practitioners. We have long been concerned about the effect...

April 11, 2016
Opinion

Transparent or just slightly less opaque?

In 2014 Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division issued new guidance in relation to the publication of judgments in the family courts. The guidance distinguished between two classes…

April 8, 2016
Opinion
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Proposed changes to pre-charge bail: the good and the bad

The Policing and Crime Bill is working its way through Parliament into law. It follows the lengthy consultation and proposals for legislation released by the Home Office in March 2015.…

April 7, 2016
Opinion

Can footballers save the council estates for tomorrow’s footballers?

We recently read an article about footballers getting involved in providing social housing and it got us thinking about their reasons and whether they might succeed.

April 5, 2016
Opinion

Temporary accommodation: a permanent problem?

Since 2010 there has been a rise of 33% in the number of people accepted as homeless by local council boroughs with projected increases to come – so it was...

April 1, 2016
Blog

Update on children’s guardians attending court hearings

A local practice direction relating to the attendance of children’s guardians at court hearings has been revised following a threat of judicial review by Nagalro, the professional association for independent…

March 31, 2016
Opinion

Are we entering a new era of openness in the NHS?

At a Global Patient Safety Summit earlier this month, it was announced that for the first time health trusts in England have been ranked on their ability to learn from…

March 31, 2016
Blog

The Policing and Crime Bill promises major reform of the police complaints process but without true independence for the IPCC, can the system really regain public trust?

Last month, the Government announced the detail of the Policing and Crime Bill, citing it as new legislation that would aim to ‘finish the job of police reform.’ The Bill...

March 30, 2016
Opinion
  • serious-injury

Tumble dryers pose fire risk

Technology is constantly evolving to make our life easier in this fast paced, busy world. Manufacturers of appliances are always introducing new designs to the market, promoting these appliances to…

March 29, 2016
Opinion

Steep hike in divorce fees… a way to discourage divorce?

The Ministry of Justice announced last week that the issue fee for a divorce has been increased to £550 from £410. A 34% increase with no more than 2 days’...

March 23, 2016
Opinion

Claimants must mitigate their losses

The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in Bacciottini & Anr v Gotelee and Goldsmith reminds us that establishing negligence is not the only factor to consider when pursuing…

March 22, 2016
Opinion

Managing Expectations: Changing perspectives on end of life care

Britain’s population is aging. Medical advancements and our increasing quality of life leads us all to expect to live long enough to be grandparents or even great grandparents. The Queen…

March 18, 2016
Blog

The Invisible Injury: Memory loss after an accident: 'Brain Prize' awarded to three British scientists

Three British scientists – Tim Bliss, Graham Collingridge and Richard Morris — have shown how strengthened connections between brain cells can store our memories. They have been awarded a prize…

March 17, 2016
Blog

Landlords beware – all change to section 21 notices

The Deregulation Act 2015 has been in force since October 2015, so why should landlords only take heed of it now? Because the Act only applied to tenancies granted after...

March 17, 2016
Blog

PI claims for clients who receive benefits

There are a number of issues which effect clients who are receiving means tested benefits or who may claim means tested benefits in the future. The same issues apply to…

March 15, 2016
Blog

Common pitfalls when sending out damages to a vulnerable PI client

Vulnerable clients Most personal injury practitioners will have acted for a variety of vulnerable clients. This article examines the risks involved in paying out damages awards to vulnerable clients. Vulnerable…

March 14, 2016
Opinion

That Sinking Feeling! The End of ‘Sink Estates’?

David Cameron has declared that to help “blitz” poverty, reduce anti-social behaviour and create better homes, some of Britain’s “worst” housing estates must be removed and replaced with “safe and…

March 10, 2016
Opinion

Bribery: A Compliance Handbook

Bribery: A Compliance Handbook is a practical guide to regulation in relation to corrupt practices. The book considers the safeguards and practical measures that organisations should put in place to...

March 10, 2016
Opinion

Richardson and Clark: Sexual Offences A Practitioner's Guide

Covering the 70+ sexual offences currently on the statute books, each is dealt with individually by addressing the elements the prosecution must prove, potential defences, likely issues, jurisdiction and sentence.

March 9, 2016
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