A poll commissioned by The Times has found that most parents believe leaving a child home alone under the age of 12 should be made a criminal offence.
Calls to make domestic violence a ‘separate criminal offence’
The Law Commission has said that domestic violence should be handled as a separate and specific criminal offence.
New report calls for reform of Bribery Act to help mid-sized businesses
The Bribery Act must be reformed to help mid-sized businesses to bolster Britain’s international trading performance, according to a new report.
Insurers call for fixed fees for industrial deafness claims
Insurance chiefs have called for urgent reform to the system for industrial deafness claims. The call was made yesterday (6 November) by the Association of British Insurers.
Government considers extension of corporate criminal liability
The government is considering a new offensive against corporate failure to prevent economic crime.