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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
3 April 2017
Flares, fireworks, and festivals
From today (3 April 2017), festivalgoers with a passion for pyrotechnics will need to think very carefully before packing their flares and fireworks, as a change in the law now makes it a criminal offence to be in possession of these and similar items at live music events.
9 December 2016
Families affected by Glasgow bin lorry tragedy refused leave to mount a private prosecution
A year ago we observed that the families of the deceased had expressed a firm intention to mount a private prosecution in the wake of the findings from the Fatal Accident Inquiry. Earlier today, those families were told that they cannot launch private prosecutions.
6 October 2015
New whistleblowing rules from FCA
As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) publish new rules on whistleblowing today, Andreas White and Louise Hodges examine what this means for firms in light of the forthcoming Senior Managers and Certification regimes coming into force in March 2016 alongside new Conduct Rules.
28 September 2015
The Modern Slavery Act 2015: What is it and how will it impact businesses?
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (“MSA 2015”) is the first legislative framework to specifically address slavery and trafficking in the 21st Century. Commercial organisations need to understand how it affects them and what obligations it imposes.
10 September 2015
International Criminal Law – A month in review – August 2015
A summary of the significant International Criminal Law developments in August from around the world.
