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Friday 31 May 2019

MINIMUM WAGES


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Did you know that a record number of workers in the UK are being paid less than the minimum wage??





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BREXIT


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The Department for International Trade has published new guidance for stakeholders on changes for UK exporters to over 100 countries if the UK leaves the EU without a deal in place...




http://bit.ly/308bTrZ 


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BREXIT




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Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union has given a speech saying he wishes to look beyond the issues caused by Brexit and instead focus on the values and challenges shared by the UK and the EU, including security, cyber and climate change…




http://bit.ly/2QdInMM 




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Thursday 30 May 2019

CRIMINAL LAW




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Do you think that the justice system is failing women???




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HOUSING POSSESSION SURVEY


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Have your say: This is a survey about housing repossession. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) seeks to improve their understanding of the experience for people involved in the provision of advice and assistance in housing possession proceedings. Your input may affect how repossession of homes will be in the future.


The survey ends on 10 June 2019..





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BREXIT


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In a speech on her ‘new Brexit’ Bill, Theresa May has said that she believes a deal can be agreed in Parliament and, if so, a second referendum vote could be on the horizon...




http://bit.ly/2YPFeWC 




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Wednesday 29 May 2019

BREXIT


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On 13 May, Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Chancellor of the High Court of England and Wales gave a speech at a seminar in Munich hosted by Münchener Juristische Gesellschaft and the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany setting out his view on the future for both the UK's jurisdiction and English law after Brexit.





For further information go to:




http://bit.ly/2WfsUCb 




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DATA PROTECTION


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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has written a reminder to both public and private organisations explaining that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) do not stop them from disclosing personal data to assist police forces or other law enforcement authorities...




http://bit.ly/2USLScf 




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FORENSIC SCIENCE IN CRISIS


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House of the Lord committee warns that crimes will go unsolved and more miscarriages of justice will occur unless the government acknowledges and addresses multiple forensic science failings...




http://bit.ly/2VUYXXa 




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FREE LEGAL ADVICE SESSION


Hello, this is Deborah and Euzi


Just a quick reminder that we are every MONDAY, except Bank Holidays,  at the Chelmsford Library, as part of the Ideas Hub Team, from 10AM TO 1PM offering FREE LEGAL ADVICE to anyone interested.


You can message us, send us an e-mail at affordablelawforyou@gmail.com, or  phone to book an appointment at 07940 384785. Alternatively, you can just drop by.


 


If you think this information might help anyone please share this post.Thank you!


 


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Tuesday 28 May 2019

ENVIRONMENT


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Friends of the Earth has said it will appeal against the ruling by judges to dismiss five legal challenges to expansion at Heathrow Airport, because the decision is “outdated in an ecological and climate emergency”...




http://bit.ly/2ZOUvZ8 



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FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECTS




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New projects funded to strengthen families and keep children out of care...





http://bit.ly/2VBujyy 




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Monday 27 May 2019

ROAD USER CHARGING SCHEME FOR LONDON




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In a new report, the Centre for London (CFL) has called for the introduction of a new road user charging scheme in London, which would see drivers charged on a per-mile basis. The scheme—called ‘City Move’—would be run by Transport for London and integrated into London’s existing transport system using a new app and digital platform.




For further information go to:




http://bit.ly/2LAlQLt 




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BREXIT


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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has updated its Q&A guidance document on the preparatory work that EU authorities are doing to prevent medicine shortages to minimise the impact on the supply of medicines if the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement...




http://bit.ly/2VdtivF 




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DOMESTIC ABUSE REGISTER




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The mother of a murder victim, who was killed by her partner, has called for  people who commit domestic abuse to be placed on a register...




https://bbc.in/2UTLqui 


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Sunday 26 May 2019

Untitled


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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has released its response to an earlier consultation called ‘Fit for the future: transforming the Court and Tribunal Estate’. The MoJ’s response emphasises that maintaining access to justice will be the top priority when deciding the future of courts and tribunals buildings...




http://bit.ly/2VKRhm6 




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BREXIT




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Brexit update on progress of rolling over EU trade agreements...





https://bbc.in/2UfNvkY 




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PRIVATE PENSION ASSET


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Private pension wealth is the most valuable asset in millionaires' divorces…





http://bit.ly/2LimXPR 




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Saturday 25 May 2019

LEGISLATION


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European Union (Citizens’ Rights) Bill had its first reading at the House of Commons on 29th April…




http://bit.ly/2LAidFy 




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BREXIT


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The government has announced it will introduce the Withdrawal Agreement Bill in the Commons in the week of 3 June 2019, the week Parliament return from recess...





http://bit.ly/2WiNfFP 




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UK VISAS AND IMMIGRATION




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The Home Office has published a list of 57 UK charities and voluntary organisations that are providing support for vulnerable and at-risk EU, EEA and Swiss citizens applying to the EU Settlement Scheme...





http://bit.ly/2Wf6XCD 




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Friday 24 May 2019

ENERGY SUPPLIERS




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Customers will receive compensation if switched to different energy supplier...





http://bit.ly/2VSCbzk 




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BREXIT


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The Home Office has announced that EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will continue to prove their right to rent in the UK by showing their passport or national identity card, as they currently do, until 1 January 2021, including in a no-deal scenario...





http://bit.ly/2QjIPZZ 




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THE LAW ON MISTAKE


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This is very interesting! The court intervened to correct mistakes made in a last will of testament…





http://bit.ly/2ZPsgtq 




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Thursday 23 May 2019

EMPLOYMENT - REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS


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The Insolvency Service has released new guidance on how redundancy payments are calculated and when they will communicate with those who have been made redundant. The guidance also addresses what to do if you are waiting for other payments or you think your payment is incorrect…





http://bit.ly/2WckFpV 




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FRAUD


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The owner and director of the Meat Shack Ltd in Studley has been sentenced to two years and nine months in jail by Warwick Crown Court for fraudulent trading and making false representations. The business advertised in newspapers and in its shop that its meat was British in origin, when in fact the company was buying large quantities of its meat overseas...





http://bit.ly/30bHV6j 


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EU CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEASURES




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The UK has quietly signed up to four sets of measures involving criminal justice cooperation with the EU…




http://bit.ly/2ZKRokU 



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