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First ever convictions for operating an unregistered school

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Two individuals operating the Al-Istiqamah Learning Centre in Southall have been convicted of operating an unlicensed school at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, which is the first conviction of this kind. The court heard that investigations found...

The Civil Liability Bill - third reading

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From its creation, the Civil Liability Bill, which seeks to reform the claims process for soft tissue injuries arising from road traffic accidents , has made rapid progress through the Houses of Parliament and had its third reading on 23 rd October 2018....

Mesothelioma - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which mainly affects the lining of the lungs. Nearly all cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos fibres which can easily get stuck in and damage the lungs, and whilst this may not cause any problems...

How to report an accident

Pauline Smith
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What happens if you’ve had an accident in the street, in a supermarket, or restaurant, or you’ve injured yourself at work?  What if you have gone for a pampering session and it’s gone horribly wrong? How do you ensure that your...

Does an executor of an estate need professional advice?

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An executor is a person named in a Will who is legally responsible for ensuring a deceased’s estate is administered properly. If you are an executor of someone’s Will, there are certain things that you must do. In many circumstances a grant...

Supreme Court rules that Christian bakers did not discriminate against same-sex activist

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The Supreme Court have unanimously ruled that a Christian baker’s refusal to supply their goods and services to a same-sex marriage activist by making a cake decorated with the words, ‘support gay marriage’ was not discrimination. The...

Personal injury claims - how to prove your loss

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If you are ever involved in an accident whether it be a road accident , an accident at work or a slip or trip in a public place , you will be able to claim for personal injuries and associated financial loss provided of course the incident was not...

What is the punishment for bringing prohibited items into prisons?

Duncan Phillips
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Over recent months there has been much in the national press about things getting out of control in prisons. This has included, in one instance, the running of a prison having to be taken out of private hands and given back to the government. There has...

Minimising stress in the workplace

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If an employee has voiced that they are feeling stressed it is key that you react with empathy, respond flexibly to their needs and respect confidentiality. If you need to seek advice about how to handle the issue organisations such as Mind and CIPD can...

Spotting the signs and causes of stress in the workplace

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Employees are the most valuable asset any business has and so looking after them should be a priority. A happy and healthy workforce is good for business; healthy employees tend to be happier, more productive and take less time off sick. Unfortunately,...

What to do if your current solicitor closes down

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There are several reasons why a solicitors firm may cease trading. Should this happen during an ongoing matter you will obviously be concerned about what is going to happen. If your solicitor has closed down you might be worried that...

Is there an alternative to a criminal prosecution for benefit fraud?

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It is important that if you do receive notification that you are to be investigated or charged with an offence of benefit fraud that you do contact our office for advice as soon as possible. Negotiations with the DWP may lead to an alternative...

Parental substance misuse - child care proceedings

Victoria Gethin
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Celebrities and drug scandals are in the news nearly every week. The latest celebrity to fall into the spotlight for this is Katie Price. Katie’s life has been well documented by the media and now a video has come to light of her on holiday...

My vacation placement at Stephensons - Megan Hicklin

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Megan has started the final year of her law degree at the University of York, she recently took part in our summer  vacation scheme to gain practical experience to assist her with her studies. We asked Megan to share her experience, this is...