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What constitutes a reasonable investigation?
One of the key steps in ensuring that a fair procedure is followed during disciplinary proceedings is carrying out a reasonable investigation to establish the facts of the case and...
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Is there a right to light at the end of the tunnel?
We are approaching the first anniversary of the case of Scott v Aimiuwu [2015] in which a classic dispute arose between neighbours as to the effect of one party's proposed extension...
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Unlimited fines in the Magistrates’ Court for some Licensing Act 2003 offences
By virtue of the entry into force of Section 85 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 on 12 March 2015, a number of offences under...
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If a charity fundraiser knocks on your door, is it cold calling?
This was just one of the questions the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB) considered following a complaint it received about Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The complaint came from a householder...
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Ten myths about Shared Parental Leave and Pay
The regime for Shared Parental Leave and Pay begins for children expected or placed for adoption on or after 5 April 2015. How well do you think you know the...
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Two-year limit on backdated claims for holiday pay
New regulations come into force on 8 January which will limit, from 1 July 2015, how far back claims for unlawful deductions of wages can go, including claims for holiday...
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Immigration Compliance Audit Service
It is inevitable that any company in the UK with more than a few employees will have non-European workers in its workforce. The responsibility an employer has not to employ...
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Hussain v General Medical Council [2014] EWCA Civ 2246
Hussain v General Medical Council [2014] EWCA Civ 2246. The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against the decision of the Administrative Court, which in itself was an appeal against...
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Updated guidance on gift aid donations from trading subsidiaries to parent charities
The Charity Commission is to amend its guidance on gift aid donations from a charity trading subsidiary to its parent charity following a report published by the Institute of Chartered...
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Unregistered charities reminded of need for compliance
Small unregistered charities are reminded of their duty to comply with charity law and that they could become subject to investigation by the Charity Commission, even though they are not...
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Supreme Court hands down judgment in PPI Mis-selling Case
The Supreme Court has handed down judgment in the case of Plevin v. Paragon Personal Finance Limited [2014] UKSC 61. Background In 2006, Mrs Plevin responded to a leaflet put...
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New law in force and change of terminology for Industrial and Provident Societies
Industrial and provident societies should be aware of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014, which came into force on 1 August 2014. The Act consolidates and replaces previous...
