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Legal disputes between parents living in different countries on the rise
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Should squatting in commercial premises be criminalised?
9th May 2013Until 1st September 2012, squatting in any type of building was a civil offence requiring recourse to the court in order to evict unwanted residents. [read more]
Police must treat 17-year-olds in custody as children
30th April 2013High Court proceedings were brought by a young man, now 18 years of age, who at the age of 17 had been detained in custody for 12 hours and strip searched before being released on police bail. [read more]
General damages to increase by 10% after 1 April 2013
10th August 2012
The Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that general damages will increase by 10% for all judgments made after 1 April 2013.
The Court used an approval hearing to indicate that general damages in all tort claims will rise by 10% in accordance with the recommendations of Sir Rupert Jackson's report on costs in civil claims.
The judgment has been made several months in advance in an effort to provide 'simplicity and clarity’ and also ensures that all parties who are in, or contemplating litigation, have sufficient warning of the changes.
The increase will apply to the following where judgment is given after 1 April 2013:
- general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity in personal injury;
- nuisance;
- defamation; and
- all other torts which cause suffering, inconvenience or distress to individuals
If you require any further advice or you would like to talk to a solicitor in our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team please do not hesitate to contact us for a free initial consultation on 01245 228141.
