Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced that DNA test results will be used as evidence in family courts across England from September this year, with courts having the power to order DNA tests to conclusively determine a child’s parentage.
Domestic cat challenges music companies over copyright infringement
A domestic cat named Phantom has been caught up in a copyright infringement case after its owner posted a video showing the feline purring on YouTube.
Slump in employment tribunal cases causes political clash
Business secretary Vince Cable has clashed with the Conservative Secretary of State for Justice over a fall in the number of sexual discrimination cases being heard at employment tribunals.
The higher cost of settling arrears is condemned by landlords and tenants
Tenants and landlords across the UK have criticised the Government’s attempt to increase court fees for disputes regarding rent arrears.
£19,000 fine given to landlord for renting out house with rat infestation
Kamran Qurban, a landlord who let seven bedrooms of a house to families, couples, and single professionals, has been fined £19,000 for disregarding housing rules.