Businesses win riot damage ruling at Court of Appeal – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2014 in appeals, arson, compensation, insurance, news, police, violent disorder by tracey

‘Businesses whose property is damaged in riots can recover “consequential” losses stemming from the incident, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Previously it was believed compensation payable by police under the Riot Act was limited to physical damage.’

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BBC News, 20th May 2014

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Ex-ballerina forces ‘landmark’ ruling in social care, charity says – Daily Telegraph

‘A disabled former ballerina who has been locked in a six-year legal battle with her local council over night-time care has forced a “landmark” ruling which could make social workers consider the “dignity” of the elderly when assessing care provisions, age campaigners have said.’

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Daily Telegraph, 20th May 2014

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Woman abused by stepfather fights for compensation – Daily Telegraph

‘A woman who was sexually abused by her stepfather for more than a decade will today bring a landmark legal case in an attempt to overturn rules which bar her from claiming compensation from public funds.’

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Daily Telegraph, 21st May 2014

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