Appreciated the way the telephone was always answered by a person rather than the "select option".

Mrs Pye

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Red Tape Challenge

Mon 25th Jul 2011

The Red Tape Challenge is a government initiative for the public, businesses, charities and volunteer groups to have their views on the Health and Safety Regulations on which ones they feel need scrapping, keeping, or simplified . The Minister for Employment, Chris Grayling, has advised that the idea behind this is to restore common sense to the safety rule book.

Do fines match the crime- comparing those imposed against small and large companies

Mon 25th Jul 2011

In England the Local Authorities and the Health and Safety Executive have the power to initiate investigations following potential breaches of Health and Safety Law. Their investigations can be put before the Crown Court if serious breaches are exposed. One of the tools at the Courts disposal when dealing with the punishment of companies is to impose fines,. Recent court decisions have shown that courts are beginning to impose higher punative fines on companies for breach of Health and Safety Law.

The Consequences Of Exaggerating A Personal Injury Claim

Thu 21st Jul 2011

Unfortunately it is a sad fact that many people suffer accidents through no fault of their own. The effects of an injury suffered in such an accident may be relatively minor, or it may be catastrophic. As personal injury lawyers we regularly see both ends of the spectrum, but it should be noted that even a minor injury may have far reaching effects on the injured party, their family and friends.

Holiday Advice

Tue 19th Jul 2011

With holiday season now well and truly in full swing, it is worth remembering that there are a number of things you can do to ensure that your dream holiday does not turn into the holiday from hell.

Why Rehabilitation Is So Important

Mon 11th Jul 2011

I was interested to read an article in The Legal Executive Journal about the subject of rehabilitation.

Committing Driving Offences Abroad: An Update

Fri 8th Jul 2011

We reported that the European Commission had tabled legislation by means of a Directive before the European Parliament, which was intended to pave the way for cross-border co-operation to route out drivers who commit traffic offences in other European countries. The legislation would facilitate access by foreign agencies to vehicle registered keeper details.

ATOL Reform Consultation Launched by UK Government

Fri 8th Jul 2011

On the 23 June 2011 the Department for Transport launched its consultation on its proposed ATOL reforms. The consultation follows an announcement in February 2011 by Theresa Villiers, Minister for Transport and Aviation, that the Government would look to extend consumer protection in the event of the insolvency of a travel company.

Causing Death by Careless Driving

Fri 8th Jul 2011

The danger posed by young, inexperienced drivers was highlighted again this week in a court case which concerned the sad deaths of the driver's two best friends.

Catching Up With Drivers Who Commit Offences Abroad

Thu 7th Jul 2011

We are in the middle of the holiday season and no doubt many of us are looking forward to spending a couple of weeks abroad, perhaps in Spain or on a Greek Island. It is quite normal to want to explore the resort and its surrounding areas and hire a car or a bike. For others, their holiday experience will involve packing up the car/caravan and driving through parts of Continental Europe. What happens though, if you commit a driving offence whilst abroad? Are the police really going to bother?

E.coli Outbreak: Causes, Symptoms and Advice

Tue 5th Jul 2011

Many readers will recall the sad case concerning a young boy of 5 who lost his life as a result of the complications associated with the new virulent strain of E.coli found in the German outbreak. The recent outbreaks of E. coli O104:H4 in Germany and France are now thought to have been caused by contaminated fenugreek seeds.