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Measures in the Counter-Terrorism Bill to further extend pre-charge detention in terrorism cases lack safeguards, human rights groups claim.
The chancellor’s U-turn on capital gains tax (CGT) has evoked mixed reactions from lawyers and accountants, with many complaining that it will complicate the system.
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Most practitioners will already be aware of the decision in Johnston v NEI International Combustion Ltd; Rothwell v Chemical & Insulating Co Ltd; Topping v Benchtown Ltd; Grieves v F T Everard & Sons [2007] UKHL 39, [2007] 4 All ER 1047.
Low copy number DNA evidence will continue to be admissible in court, after a Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) review found nothing to suggest its use should be discontinued.
The battle over the controversial unified legal aid contracts intensified this week with the Law Society threatening another law suit against the Legal Services Commission (LSC) over its stance on the issue.
Firm expands in London and Leeds with dual merger
Private wealth and real estate firmpromotes two to partner and five to senior associate
Agile firm expands employment team with two partner hires