Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – What has changed?

The Domestic Abuse Bill 2017-19, introduced in January 2019, was reintroduced in 2021 as the Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-21 with many important and much-needed changes. The bill received royal assent on 29th April 2021. With cases of domestic violence and abuse spiking up during the pandemic, the new domestic abuse act is a significant step forward …

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What is a personal injury claim and how does it work?

If a person, company, or business has caused you injury, illness, or made your health condition worse, you can make them pay a compensation. The legal procedure of recovering this compensation from the person responsible is called a ‘personal injury claim’. In general, the compensation is paid from the other party’s insurance cover. In England …

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A short-term visa for Heavy Goods Vehicle Drivers? Will this government initiative really work?

Currently, the UK is experiencing a massive fuel shortage. People waiting in long queues to get their share of fuel has become a common sight. Sadly, many petrol pumps have no fuel to give. As soon as a new petrol tanker arrives at a station, the news spreads like wildfire on social media and people …

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Child sexual abuse – Identifying the signs

In recent decades, child sexual abuse has become a serious threat to children and young people, irrespective of their background and age. Abusers use power or money to sexually exploit the child. They may offer money, gifts, accommodation, drugs, alcohol or food in exchange for sexual activities or simply coerce the child into sexual activity. …

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