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Assisted suicide to be legalised? Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00
Assisted suicide with effective legal safeguards could be offered to terminally ill people, according to a Demos Commission chaired by former Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer QC.
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Government’s health & safety reform plans criticised Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00
Plans announced by David Cameron to water down health and safety (H&S) laws have been attacked by lawyers and unions.
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APIL calls for launch of employers’ liability insurance bureau Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00
As cheme similar to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) should be set up for workers who fall victim to industrial injuries and diseases, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
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Who carries the can? Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00
James Counsell examines the courts’ approach to additional costs when it comes to late Pt 36 acceptance

Rule 36.10 (5), CPR provides that “unless the court orders otherwise”, the claimant offeree will pay both parties’ costs for the period between the date 21 days after a Pt 36 offer had been made and acceptance, thereby reversing the “general rule” in r 44.3, CPR that the unsuccessful party pays the costs.
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Hitting the road Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00
Karen O’Sullivan examines how courts assess the relative culpability of the parties involved in road traffic accidents

Aside from motor vehicles there are many other users of the highway including:
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