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Using smart phones for social networking while driving is more dangerous than drink driving or being high on cannabis behind the wheel according to research published recently by the Institute of Advanced Motorists. Despite this, eight per cent of...
This Sunday (2nd December) sees the handover of First Manchester's bus business in Wigan to Stagecoach. This is the conclusion of a reported £12 million acquisition by Stagecoach which could see a shake-up to regional links in the...
What is believed to be the highest recorded personal injury award was approved by the High Court in London this week in the sum of £23m. Agnes Collier, 17, lost the use of both legs and most of the function in her arms following the accident in...
Lawyers for Sgt Danny Nightingale, the SAS soldier convicted of possession of a pistol and live ammunition at a court martial earlier this month, have confirmed an appeal has been launched against his conviction. The issue of the sentence handed down to Sgt...
The new Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 comes into force today and any applications made on or after today, will be dealt with under this new 2012 scheme. Any applications already made will not be affected by the changes. Ministers claim...
The Telegraph has recently reported that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are demanding ‘immediate improvements’ to Basildon Hospital’s paediatric unit after a number of ‘serious incidents’ there. In July this year, the heath...
With the advent of the forthcoming EU Gender Directive next month, up to a quarter of all female drivers could be forced off the road as a result of higher insurance premiums according to a survey from USwitch.com. The directive comes into force on 21st...
David Green QC, who took over as head of the Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) in April 2012, recently told the MPs on the Justice Select Committee that the number of fraud cases that will be prosecuted under his leadership was likely to...
Last Thursday I was fortunate to be invited to attend a conference that outlined all the valuable work carried out by volunteers on behalf ofBarnardo’s and to learn where the money they raise is put to use. The warmth of the Barnardo’s staff and...
New figures released by the UK Cards Association reveal that credit card fraud is up by 9 % in the first six months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. The total losses to UK customers in 2012 are reportedly £185 million. Other types of fraud...
When a relationship breaks down which involves children, one of the first questions is what will happen to the children? The court will not intervene where the parents are sensible enough to work together and do what is best for the children. However, if...
The Health Secretary has revealed plans for UK doctors to have annual appraisals, with a decision taken every five years to determine whether they are fit to continue working. Jeremy Hunt has advised that if doctors fail to satisfy the standards of the...
I read about a case recently, of an 18 year old girl, Charlotte Swaby, who suffered burns as a result of an alcoholic cocktail that had been purchased for her in a bar "exploding" in her face. The incident, which occurred over three years...
Are you up to date with what you can and can’t do with corporate hospitality and the Bribery Act 2010? Recently the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has withdrawn its earlier guidance on Bribery and Corruption. This includes the guidance that companies self...
This week, news reports have emerged of long-awaited funding being made available from the Government to tackle the increasing difficulties that people face who have a form of dementia. David Cameron has taken the issue as a personal priority as part of his...
A convicted drug dealer who allegedly amassed more than £900,000 through criminal activity was ordered to repay the cash following a two year investigation by the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit. Southwark Crown Court found that...
I read an article in the tabloids last week which said that Blackpool and Wyre NHS Trust had started a scheme whereby they issued slippers to all their in-patients as a result of them having many claims made against the Trust because of patients falling on...
Gary Dobson, who was driving a BMW motorcycle, pleaded guilty to the offence of speeding at 144mph in a 70 mph zone. We are currently representing the defendant in this case to help him mitigate the sentence and reduce the length of ban he will receive. His...
The Daily Mail has recently reported on the Official Statistics revealed by the NHS that at least 1.8 million sensitive papers went missing throughout the health service in just 12 months. This equates to 5,000 confidential records being lost daily by the...
The Telegraph has recently reported that in 2011/12 there were 161 incidents of foreign objects left inside patients, including swabs, needles, screws, instruments and wires. These incidents are described by the NHS as ‘never events’ which are...
BBC News Health website has stated women who are invited to have breast cancer screening in the UK are to be given more information about the potential harms of being tested. An independent review has been set up to settle the debate about whether the...
As the nights get darker and Autumn sets in, it will soon be Halloween followed by the celebration of Bonfire Night. My family and I will be looking forward to attending a bonfire and large fireworks display and I was interested to find out what potential...
Drivers under the age of 24 could face new restrictions for the first 6 months after passing their tests. This new proposal was suggested in a bid to cut road accidents. The Association of British Insurers has also suggested that new drivers would need to...
Now that the recent trick or treat holiday has passed, it is time for the next, Bonfire Night! When most people think of bonfire night the usual thoughts spring to mind, toffee apples, Guy Fawkes, fireworks and bonfires. The emergency services are...
