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Rights and Wrongs in Challenging a Will

Posted on April 12, 2012 by David Wedgwood

A recent case has brought will disputes more into line with divorce law: where the behaviour of the family members is often less important than the needs of the claimant.
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Government calls for evidence on unfair dismissal roles – Will you heed the call? And will they really listen anyway?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Mark Cornish

I’m always concerned when government decides that employment laws are to blame for a struggling economy. The Employment Dispute Resolution Regulations 2004 serve as warning of the mess a government can create with ill thought out, and badly drafted changes. Designed to reduce the number of employment claims going to tribunal, these Regulations had the opposite effect, and were repealed four years later. Continue reading →

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Secret hearings are unfair and unnecessary

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Clifford Tibber

The Government’s proposals to introduce secret hearings are a cynical self serving attempt to defeat legitimate claims and stifle the revelation of facts to which the public are entitled. The proposals are an affront to the principle of Justice which must not only be done but must be seen to be done. There appears to be a direct correlation between the uncovering of illegal or incompetent activity on the part of Government agents and the determination of the Government to keep that activity secret.
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Health and Safety Damaging Integrity of the Emergency Services

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Clifford Tibber

During the 7 July inquests the emergency services cited “Health and Safety” as a reason for delays in attending to the injured and dying.
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TFL trial blue lights on emergency response vehicles

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Clifford Tibber

Speaking on BBC Radion London this morning I was pleased to congratulate Transport for London on their initiative which overcomes Government opposition to giving blue light status to its emergency response units (“ERU’s”).
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