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Cycle Lanes - the Law

With cyclists now accounting for 10% of traffic in London (up to 20% at rush hour), it is vital that both cyclists, and other road users, are aware of the law relating to cycle lanes and other cycl...

ABI Scheme Not working

In the wake of the Barker v Corus decision of the House of Lords the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is conducting a review of the operation of the Association of British Insurers&rsquo...

Saudi Kingdom hides behind State Immunity

The House of Lords has today allowed the Saudi Kingdom to hide behind the veil of State Immunity. Four British men who it is claimed were tortured by Saudi jailors have for now been thwarted in th...

PM Backs Mesothelioma Claims Bill

At a conference of the GMB Trades Union yesterday, Tuesday 13 June, Tony Blair gave his support to moves to overturn the House of Lord decision in Barker v Corus. Mr Blair said: “I regret...

Government will reverse mesothelioma ruling

The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer has announced changes to compensation laws which will mean victims of asbestos-related cancer will receive full compensation. The announcement follows the House o...

Government urged to use Pool Re to fund terrorism losses

Pool Re is a pot of money into which all insurers pay and was set up following the IRA terrorist campaign. It's primary aim was to pay for property loss caused by terrorism. In December 1994 there...

Ministers and MPs Rally to Support Mesothelioma Victims

At Prime Minister’s questions on 7 June 2006 the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales, the Right Honourable Nick Ainger MP, declared the Government’s support for victims and...