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Archive for June , 2010
Driver CPC: FTA reject plans for mandatory Eco-driver training
Thursday 24th June 2010FTA has roundly rejected Department for Transport (DfT) proposals to make eco-driving training a mandatory part of Driver CPC training.
Vehicle sideguards: VOSA issue clarification on full compliance checks
Thursday 24th June 2010From 1 May 2010, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) re-introduced full compliance checks on vehicle sideguards, having introduced revised requirements for certain vehicle types.
Policy Update 16th June 2010
Friday 18th June 2010Vote on self-employed HGV drivers and RTD
Litigation - On The Brink Of Reform
Friday 18th June 2010Lord Justice Jackson, a Court of Appeal judge, published his Final Report on civil litigation costs in England and Wales on 14 January 2010
High Court victory against plans to make the innocent pay their own defence costs
Friday 18th June 2010The Law Society today hailed its resounding victory in defeating the previous Government’s plans to make acquitted defendants pay most of the costs of their own defence.
Ministry of Justice claims reforms
Tuesday 8th June 2010The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has now implemented a new process in respect of Road Traffic Act personal injury claims occurring in England and Wales.
UK Bribery Act
Tuesday 8th June 2010The Bribery Act was passed by Parliament in early April.
