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14 Maternity Trusts to be Scrutinised as Part of National Investigation
Kirsty Allen
18 May 2017
Fake News: Real Legal Issues or simply a great title for a competition?
The concept of ‘fake news’ isn’t new. Gossip, conjecture, rumours, mis-information, alternative facts or just plain lies; they are all potentially false statements of fact which have been disseminated for centuries through many different mediums.
15 May 2017
Genocide – Whether there exists an obligation in the UK to extradite or prosecute in such cases
Guest blog by Emilie Pottle, barrister specialising in extradition, crime and human rights at 36 Bedford Row.
Judgement in the high-profile extradition appeal of Rwanda v Vincent Brown & Ors is expected imminently. The Rwandan Government’s appeal is likely to be its final bid to secure the extradition of five alleged genocidaires to stand trial in Rwanda. If the appeal fails the men will remain in the UK—which raises the question, must the UK authorities investigate the allegations?
15 May 2017
United Arab Emirates - the latest "tax haven" to sign up to enhanced tax transparency
On the 21 April 2017, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially signed up to the Multinational Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.
11 May 2017
HMRC continue to clampdown on aggressive tax avoidance schemes
Sipp and platform provider James Hay Partnership is facing a £1.8 million tax charge over its biofuel investment scheme “Elysian Fuels” in the latest tax avoidance scheme to be investigated by HMRC.
11 May 2017
Health and Safety Executive consults on fee for intervention disputes
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently consulting on changes to the way Fee for Intervention (FFI) disputes are dealt with. The HSE has decided that the time is right to move to a fully independent process for considering disputes in relation to FFI. It is also concerned to ensure that the process is accessible and proportionate.
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