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Victim of Abusive PE Teacher Wins Seven-Figure Compensation
Submission is not the same as consent. The Court of Appeal powerfully made that point in upholding an award of more than £1 million in damages recently.
Couple Who Conspired To Forge Flat Owners Will Pay With Their Freedom
In the following case, a couple fraudulently tried to change a deceased person’s Will and as a result, were given prison sentences for their trouble.
Man Taken To Court For Online Harassment
A victim of internet harassment after meeting a man through an internet dating site obtained an apology and compensation along with an undertaking to stop.
No Criminal Conviction Required For Forfeiture Of Counterfeit Goods
Brands that have been developed and produced and are trademarked have to be protected, and the High Court reinforced this in the following case.
Accountant Jailed For Contempt Of Court After Forging Mother’s Will
An oath made in Court cannot be broken without retribution, as the following case shows where an accountant was given a 12-month prison sentence because he had forged his late mother’s Will.
Compensation For Victims Of Crime – Court Awards Victim
If you have been a victim of crime see a solicitor to check whether you can claim compensation.
High Court Considers Rehabilitation Of Offenders
There are strong arguments as to why those who have been found guilty and convicted of crimes of violence or dishonesty should be refused entry into careers that deal with members of the public.
Carer Caught On Camera Slapping A Kettering OAP
Mrs Marsden, a Kettering woman, suffering from dementia has been caught on camera being assaulted by her carer in her own home.
Little Boy Beaten by Mother’s Boyfriend Wins Seven-Figure Compensation
Local authorities owe legal duties to protect children from harm and, when they fail to do so, it is only right that compensation is payable.