“A group of school dinner ladies who claimed they were victimised by their local council after bringing equal pay claims has won their case at the House of Lords.”
The Times, 25th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A scheme for sick miners has been exploited by a few unscrupulous solicitors, a report has claimed.”
BBC News, 25th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“‘Ambulance-chasing’ companies who exploit accident victims over compensation claims will be brought under new tough controls coming into force on Monday.”
The Times, 21st April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“British victims of terrorist atrocities abroad yesterday voiced their frustration and anger at the lack of help from the government. Survivors of bombings in Bali, Egypt and Turkey spoke out on the eve of the second reading of a private member’s bill which hopes to introduce a system that would allow the families of those killed or injured to be paid compensation.”
The Guardian, 20th April 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Absence of lawyer is regretted
Regina (Consumer Council for Postal Services) v. Postal Services Commission and Another
Court of Appeal
“The Royal Mail was entitled to refuse compensation to a customer who was in default of credit terms without reasonable excuse. The fact and extent of the customer’s default was ascertained by reference to a particular point rather than a period of time.”
The Times, 20th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
“A bid for compensation for Britons who are killed or hurt in terrorist attacks abroad is to be debated by peers.”
BBC News, 19th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Related link: Victims of Overseas Terrorism Bill 2006-07
The Supercase – Problems and Solutions: Reflections on BCCI and Equitable Life (PDF)
Speech by Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls
KPMG Forensic’s Annual Law Lecture 2007
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
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