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The Human Rights Act 1998 does not apply to people in private care homes whose places are funded by local councils, the House of Lords has ruled. In YL v Birmingham City Council, the law lords rejected the argument that the Act should apply to an elderly Alzheimer’s sufferer because her care home place was being paid for by the local authority, which had a statutory duty to ensure she was cared for.
British troops holding prisoners overseas are bound by the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998), the House of Lords has ruled, in a case being hailed as historic by civil rights campaigners.
Carter-Ruck strengthens International team with appointment of arbitration partner Tomas Vail
Slater Heelis strengthens crime and regulatory team with appointment of Nick Terry as partner
Payne Hicks Beach strengthens private wealth offering with appointment of two new partners