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17 May 2012
Issue: 7514 / Categories: Legal News
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Vehicle hire

Law commission consultation on vehicle licensing

Limousines and bicycle rickshaws would be licensed under proposals launched this week by the Law Commission. Its consultation paper, Reforming the law of taxi and private hire services, suggests replacing current local regulations for taxis and private-hire vehicles with national safety standards for all vehicles.

The Commission said charity volunteers and child-minders would not need to be licensed, and that the iconic London black cab would not be affected. The consultation will close on 10 August.

Issue: 7514 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—four appointments

Birketts—four appointments

Firm expands partnership with four lateral hires across key practice areas

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Commercial law firm announces appointment of corporate partner

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Partner joins corporate and finance practice in British Virgin Islands

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