New statistics released by two thirds of the country’s police forces have revealed that almost 2,000 children have been investigated in the last three years over comments posted on social media sites. Of those, over 1,200 were charged, formally cautioned, fined or warned following their online behaviour, including one aged only nine years old. These figures are … Continue reading
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Whether giving or receiving, service is a matter of integrity
Good service is something we take for granted, both giving and receiving. I am sure that we each deliver it to our clients daily and expect it in return from those who we instruct and deal with in our working day. In fact, the Solicitors Regulation Authority prescribes the minimum level of service we must … Continue reading
Another fine mess: parking tickets and your right to appeal
Since the first parking meter was installed in 1958, parking charges have caused outrage, distress and – on occasion – violent outbreaks to many. Last year, a parking ticket was issued every four seconds, totalling 8million tickets in 12 months. Even though the most common Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) can only be issued by local … Continue reading