Despite the fact that slavery was abolished 180 years ago in the UK, the recent case of three women being held against their will for 30 years highlights that slavery is still alive and flourishing and that cases such as this, in an ordinary London home, could even just be the “tip of the iceberg”.
Resolving Neighbour Disputes
Earlier this month the Government updated its section on resolving neighbour disputes when it comes to property boundaries in a bid to assist with problems before they escalate out of control.
Justice Minister Seeks Clarification From EU
Justice Minister Chris Grayling has told MPs that he believes that the charter of fundamental rights drawn up by the EU does not apply to the UK but that he will seek clarification.
Patent Trolls Attacking Creative Entrepreneurs
Recent figures from America suggest that over half of patent litigation is being brought by non-manufacturing firms that acquire and exploit libraries if patents to extract licensing fees are from creators.
ECHR To Investigate Pregnancy In The Workplace
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is to investigate the extent of workplace pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the UK, as it maintains that current information is outdated.