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11 January 2007
Issue: 7255 / Categories: Legal News , Public , Personal injury
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Bad driving

In brief

A public consultation on road traffic offences has been launched by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) seeking comments on how
offences are prosecuted and the services offered to victims and witnesses. The CPS wants views on what should constitute dangerous and careless driving; what information victims and their families want; and how cases
involving the death of a family member or close friend should be prosecuted. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Sir Ken Macdonald QC, says: “The way bad driving is dealt with is a matter of great public concern and I am determined to ensure we offer the best possible service.”

Issue: 7255 / Categories: Legal News , Public , Personal injury
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers recruits new associates

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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