Former Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, will use the BBC programme Panorama tonight (November 4) to call for an overhaul of the law to prevent paedophiles slipping through the legal net. In particular, he is advocating the prosecution…
Read moreIP Support Tools Launched
A new suite of support tools has been launched this week by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to help small firms identify, protect and grow their intellectual property (IP) assets.
Read moreGovernment Loses ‘Back To Work’ Appeal
A Supreme Court ruling has decreed that regulations underpinning the Government’s Back-to-Work scheme were invalid and has upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision, which went against the Government in February.
Read moreKiller Dog Owners Face Long Jail Terms
The Government has outlined proposals that could see a huge increase in the maximum penalty for failing to control dangerous pets, with up to 14 years in jail for an owner if their dog attacks and kills someone.
Read morePlans To Tackle Crash For Cash Scams
Last week Justice Secretary Chris Grayling gave the go-ahead to proposals to introduce independent accredited medical panels to assess injuries of claimants and weed out exaggerated or fraudulent claims, and to require injured parties to have a medical report before…
Read moreSevere Weather Warning
The storms that have battered the UK today (October 28) have caused widespread disruption, with a huge number of workers unable to get to work because of train suspension and chaotic driving conditions. However, many employers have no idea where…
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