Self-reporting of data breaches in the UK on the rise, where risk of fine is below 1% – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 16th, 2017 in data protection, fines, health, news, telecommunications by sally

‘Organisations face being fined in less than 1% of data breach cases self-reported to the UK’s data protection watchdog, according to new figures.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th May 2017

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The Role in of Section.10a (s.10a)in Confiscation Order Enforcements – A Useful Tool for Local Authorities to get it Right First Time – Drystone Chambers

Posted May 16th, 2017 in confiscation, enforcement, local government, news, third parties by sally

‘On the 1st June 2015, the Serous Crime Act 2015 enacted section 10a of POCA 2002. The section is designed to allow Crown Courts to make a determination on third party rights at the confiscation hearing rather than leaving the decision to the enforcement hearing in the Magistrates Court or in another forum such as in the family courts.’

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Drystone Chambers, 15th May 2017

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Debt fears grow as county court judgments soar by 35% – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2017 in consumer credit, county courts, debts, enforcement, news by sally

‘Nearly 300,000 debt judgments were filed against individuals in English and Welsh county courts in the first three months of 2017, the highest quarterly figure for more than 10 years.’

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The Guardian, 15th May 2017

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Litter ‘police’ paid bonuses to hand out fines to public, investigation finds – Daily Telegraph

‘Litter “police” are being paid bonuses of up to £1,000 a month for handing out fines to members of the public, an investigation has found.’

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Daily Telegraph, 15th May 2017

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Professional Disciplinary Case Digest – Cloisters

‘A summary of legally noteworthy judicial reviews and High Court appeals regarding professional disciplinary panels and their decisions.’

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Cloisters, 11th May 2017

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New laws on vaping come into effect this week – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2017 in health & safety, news, smoking by sally

‘Electronic cigarette users will be hit by new restrictions this week, under a new directive cracking down on all smoking products.’

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The Independent, 15th May 2017

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Merseyside brothers jailed: Shop workers groomed girls – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2017 in news, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences by sally

‘Two shop worker brothers who groomed young girls with free sweets and mobile phone top-ups have been jailed for years of abuse.’

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BBC News, 15th May 2017

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Home Office faces legal challenge over Theresa May’s landlord immigration checks – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2017 in immigration, landlord & tenant, news, passports, race discrimination by sally

‘The Government is facing a legal challenge over its policy of forcing landlords to conduct immigration checks on their tenant.’

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The Independent, 16th May 2017

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Landmark European court case could curtail freedoms of British dual nationals – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2017 in citizenship, EC law, families, immigration, news by sally

‘Judges at the European court of justice have gathered to rule on a landmark case that could have widespread implications for all EU citizens applying for British passports. ‘

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The Guardian, 16th May 2017

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