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24 July 2008
Issue: 7331 / Categories: Legal News
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Inspection powers

In brief

Proposals to increase the powers, funding and duties of the Information Commissioner have been made in a newly launched consultation. The government aims to ensure the commissioner has the powers and resources to effectively carry out his duties under the Data Protection Act 1998. Justice minister, Michael Wills says: “Sharpening the Information Commissioner’s teeth will enable him to be a stronger, more effective regulator.”
 

Issue: 7331 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clyde & Co—Suriya Ashok

Clyde & Co—Suriya Ashok

Clyde Co strengthens energy transition and construction offering with hire of Suriya Ashok

Jurit—Nicole Gallop Mildon

Jurit—Nicole Gallop Mildon

Jurit appoints rare dual-qualified lawyer to expand Anglo-French private wealth expertise

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Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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