Carl Beech – From Accuser to Accused
In November 2014, an investigation was launched into ‘possible homicide’ and a potential paedophile ring involving senior military, politics and law enforcement figures.[i] A ‘key witness’ spoke to police with regards to this and went to the press to document exactly what events had transpired. Under the alias ‘Nick’, the alleged victim gave details on…
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CICA – The First Offer
A widely asked question by people undergoing a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claim is whether or not they should accept the first offer that they receive. There are several misconceptions about how the CICA operates, and one them is how they choose to make their awards for compensation. Unlike insurance companies in a…
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Inheritance Tax Proposal
When it comes to Wills and Estate Planning, many people are concerned about Inheritance Tax. Not only regarding the amount that might need to be paid on their estate, but also the complexity of the process in general. Proposals for a revamp of the Inheritance Tax system has suggested that the rules regarding Tax…
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Temperatures Soar This Summer
Saturday the 29th of June was the hottest day so far this year The Met Office said temperatures reached 34°C in Heathrow, making it one of the warmest days the month of June has seen in 40 years. As many flocked outside to enjoy the sunny climate, sun cream unfortunately was left behind. By the…
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Taking Photographs of Your Scarring – A Guide
To accurately assess the scarring left behind by an injury, it is important that the photographs taken by a Claimant are of a good quality. If a degree of care and consideration is not used when photographs are taken, the value of a potential claim can be significantly affected. Advanced Warning: example photos contain…
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The Associated Risk of Tattoos and Piercings
…and the Lack of Government Intervention ARTICLE BY LUCY PEATY In the UK, one in five adults have a tattoo, and even more so have, or have had, a piercing. Yet, despite the large proportion of the population who have modified their bodies in one way or another, there is a surprisingly low level…
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Are You a Victim of Pension Miss-selling?
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) recently published details demonstrating the astonishing scale of the pension miss-selling scandal that is currently engulfing the financial services sector. In total, during 2017-2018, the FSCS paid in excess of £112m to Claimants in compensation for negligent pension advice. Adding fuel to this fire, the FCA (the financial services…
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Dog Waste Almost Costs a Rugby Player His Foot
A rugby player from Wales suffered a minor cut on his leg during a game of rugby at Newport Rugby Club. He did not think anything of this cut, and therefore decided to stay on the pitch and continue playing for the rest of the game. However, over the period of the next few…
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Zoe Parsons: Inspiring Change – Part Two
<- Click here to read the first part of this interview In this, the second of our two articles, we speak to Zoe Parsons about one of the major myths surrounding domestic violence, how to help to support a friend experiencing abuse, and how to begin seeking help for victims of domestic abuse. …
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