The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has annulled a law aimed at boosting the efforts of European police forces to tackle driving offences by exchanging vehicle registration details.
Jail for disqualified drivers who cause death or injury
A disqualified driver who causes death when driving while banned will face a prison sentence of up to 10 years, while a new offence of causing serious injury while disqualified is to be introduced, which will carry a four-year term.
Coming clean about disputes
Spring is traditionally the time for cleaning, decorating or selling a home but what is outside the four walls can be as important to a prospective buyer as the luxury bathroom.
UK Government’s Challenge To FTT Thrown Out
As predicted earlier this month, Europe’s highest court threw out the UK Government’s challenge to a financial transaction tax (FTT) aimed at preventing a group of 11 European countries from introducing what is also known as the ‘Robin Hood’ tax.
Call For No More Judges In “No-Fault” Divorces
The most senior family judge in England and Wales has said that it is time to simplify ‘no-fault’ divorces and suggests that there is no need for a judge to be involved in such cases, as they could be handled by a registrar.