‘Although an individual’s right to privacy is usually thought of in the context of state intrusion in one form or another, in reality the real threat of intrusion in a society such as ours comes from unsolicited marketing calls.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 17th April 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘A UK court has increased the level of fine imposed on a business which made unsolicited marketing calls to people signed up to the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) by 50%.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th April 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A car expert has urged the Government to do more to raise awareness of new car tax disc rules, as thousands of drivers have been fined or had their cars towed for buying uninsured vehicles.’
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The Independent, 14th April 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Under a new law designed to tackle Britain’s dog poo problem, owners caught without a poop scooping bag will be fined £100.’
The Independent, 12th April 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Thousands more new car owners are being hit with fines and having their cars clamped and towed away since major changes were made to the tax disc system.’
The Independent, 13th April 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Changes to the rules governing when the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) can fine companies for making unsolicited telephone calls or sending unsolicited text messages will help the UK’s privacy watchdog to “make more fines stick”, it has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th April 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
‘The spam text message will be familiar to most people. “Our records indicate you had a non-fault accident in the last three years and are in line for receiving compensation. Reply YES for more info. Reply NO to opt out.”’
The Guardian, 6th April 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A law that allows councils in England and Wales to ban certain activities in public is leading to “bizarre new criminal offences”, campaigners say.’
BBC News, 30th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The restorative justice plan, introduced in Eastleigh, Hampshire, is believed to be the first of its kind in the country.’
Daily Telegraph, 29th March 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A slaughterhouse boss has become the first person to be sentenced in connection with the horsemeat scandal that rocked British supermarkets in 2013.’
The Guardian, 23rd March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A Christian street preacher has been convicted of delivering homophobic sermons in the middle of a high street.’
BBC News, 23rd March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The European Commission announced on 4 February that it fined the UK broker ICAP EUR 14.9 million for its role in allegedly facilitating cartel activity that manipulated the yen Libor interest rate.’
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Zenith Chambers, 6th February 2015
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
‘Companies and individuals charged with health and safety offences in England and Wales will be likely to change their tactics in the courts following last week’s removal of the cap on fines imposed by the magistrates’ courts, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 16th March 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A new law has come into force today (12 March 2015) which removes the £5,000 cap that used to limit the maximum fines magistrates could impose.’
Ministry of Justice,
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘An NHS trust in Cornwall has been ordered to pay nearly £20,000 in fines and costs over failings in its approach to dealing with dermatitis. The Health & Safety Executive prosecuted the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust following an investigation that found 23 cases of dermatitis – occurring between 2007 and 2012 – had not been reported to it as is required by the law.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th March 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Barry Beavis is in court with the aim of striking a blow “for every motorist, in every car park”.’
The Independent, 24th February 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Metal thefts have fallen by a third in England and Wales since a new law to tackle the trade in stolen metal came into force, new figures show.’
BBC News, 21st February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has rebuked the Solicitors Regulation Authority for giving the impression that it treats City lawyers more leniently than solicitors from smaller firms in prosecuting allegations of lack of integrity.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd February 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Companies that fail to prevent tax evasion could face penalties as part of plans announced by Danny Alexander.’
BBC News, 22nd February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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