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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...