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Nursing Regulator Changes Could Lead to Legal Action
01/09/10 from UK Legal News Analysis
Nurses from the EU applying for work in the UK are to face lower entry requirements if they originate from outside the UK. Lawyers at Anthony Collins, the firm which represents the family of David Gray, the man who died after being treated by an incompetent German doctor, are shocked and think litigation could follow, as they tell Neasa MacErlean
Ex-miners Take Legal Firms to Court Over Inadequate Compensation
31/08/10 from UK Legal News Analysis
A group of ex-miners who suffered industrial injuries claim a government compensation scheme failed them. Rob Godfrey, Head of the Professional Negligence Department at Mellor Hargreaves, tells Kate Beaumont “there are potentially thousands of claims out there”
Outsourcing of Speed Cameras—Consistency Could be Compromised
27/08/10 from UK Legal News Analysis
A top traffic policeman has proposed selling Britain’s 6,000 speed cameras to the private sector to cut costs. Selena Masson speaks to motoring law expert solicitor Nick Freeman of Freeman Keep On Driving Ltd about the issues this proposal raises
New Complaints Service for Legal Profession
26/08/10 from UK Legal News Analysis
With the new Legal Ombudsman due to start work in October 2010, Jon Robins speaks to Alison Robinson, Head of External Affairs at the Legal Ombudsman, about what changes practioners can expect
Government Housing Reforms Could Result in Homelessness for Most Disadvantaged
25/08/10 from UK Legal News Analysis
The Social Security Advisory Committee is seeking views on controversial changes to housing benefit. Selena Masson speaks to social welfare law expert Stephen Pierce of Pierce Glynn