Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "house of lords" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Permanent Health Insurance and Holiday Pay Permanent health insurance (PHI) is designed to provide incomes for an employee if he is are unable to work because of ill health.  Typically a PHI policy will pay 75% of an individual's salary until retirement.The decision of the House of Lords in String... http://www.articlealley.com/http://katerussell.articlealley.com/permanent-health-insurance-and-holiday-pay-2409059.html 26th January 2012 Great Westminster Hotel Rooms for Your Excellent Late Summer Holiday Trips Sourcing a fabulous place to stay in central London England during the school holidays is quick and easy at Hotels in London Ltd. The centre Westminster has several hotels with lovely attractions close by. London Bayswater is the most popular location to ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevinthompson.articlealley.com/great-westminster-hotel-rooms-for-your-excellent-late-summer-holiday-trips-2388791.html 15th November 2011 Coach Minibus Hire London The first thought that comes to your mind when you think of visiting London is the numerous art galleries and museums that dot the city. While most people go around the city by travelling on trams, buses and trains, one of the lesser known options is hiri... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bernardsimpson.articlealley.com/coach-minibus-hire-london-2177119.html 10th April 2011 Is There A Time Limit To Make A Personal Injury Claim? According to the law, people who have suffered damage, whether it is financial or otherwise, do not have an endless time frame to make a claim against the person who caused the damage. They will need to make their claim within a specific time limit which ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/is-there-a-time-limit-to-make-a-personal-injury-claim-2106131.html 10th March 2011 Omission of Duties Delivering the majority judgment, Lord Atkin laid down the rule of determining the duty thus: “The liability for negligence is no doubt based upon a general public sentiment of moral wrong doing for which the offender must pay. But acts or omissions w... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mutexrobb.articlealley.com/omission-of-duties-2050215.html 18th February 2011 Am I Legally Liable for Damage Caused by My Horses Sometimes even well-disciplined horses will occasionally misbehave and cause accidents. In these situations, horse owners are likely to be left confused about the degree of responsibility which they have for their horse's actions and whether they will be ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://cgyles6819.articlealley.com/am-i-legally-liable-for-damage-caused-by-my-horses-2049262.html 18th February 2011 The Great City London House Buckingham Palace the official residence of the Queen of United Kingdom and the palace is an impressive sight to behold and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in London. With over 820,000 square feet of the royal residence Buckingham Pal... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jonsonlee.articlealley.com/the-great-city-london-2008100.html 04th February 2011 Do London lawyers prefer cameras in court If you ever see the news and there is a legal case currently being reported, the closest you may get to looking at any kind of courtroom activity is definitely an artist's sketch. At present Television cameras are restricted from Uk courtrooms. This curre... http://www.articlealley.com/http://eddiebyatt.articlealley.com/do-london-lawyers-prefer-cameras-in-court-1940540.html 10th January 2011 Will the United Kingdom want cameras in court? If you ever keep an eye on the news and there is a legal case to be documented, the closest you'll arrive at watching almost any court room action is undoubtedly an artist's drawing. At the moment Television cameras will be restricted from Uk courtrooms. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://eddiebyatt.articlealley.com/will-the-united-kingdom-want-cameras-in-court-1940136.html 10th January 2011 The Victim of Barrister Negligence? What Can You Do? Most people do not know what to expect from their barrister let alone would be able to recognise when their barrister is negligent. Most people's experiences stretch to watching a crime drama on tv! You may well have a long standing relationship with y... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/the-victim-of-barrister-negligence-what-can-you-do-1939383.html 08th January 2011 Carrying out legal research effectively When tasked with a legal research assignment, your primary goal is to find 'authority' to help you answer a particular legal problem. 'Authority' is weighted depending on your source. Primary authority includes legislation - acts of parliament and reg... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jenniferwiss.articlealley.com/carrying-out-legal-research-effectively-1878629.html 01st December 2010 Home Cctv - Is it Allowed by the law? There are no legal restrictions on taking pictures in a public location with no presumption of privacy for folks in a public location The section above is extracted from Hansard's record of a House of Lords session on 16th July 2008. The particular... http://www.articlealley.com/http://eugeneforer.articlealley.com/home-cctv--is-it-allowed-by-the-law-1863628.html 24th November 2010 Arctic Systems Ltd. Case Successful The Jones succeeded in their three-year onslaught to stop a Revenue reinterpreting taxation law retrospectively.The House of Lords ruled upon a 25th Jul 2007 in foster of Geoff as well as Diana Jones of Arctic Systems Ltd in a allotment which has private ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sherinemary.articlealley.com/arctic-systems-ltd-case-successful-1705656.html 17th August 2010 Explore the home of politics in London London is far more than a centre for international tourism, finance and commerce - it's also the beating heart of the UK's political world. The city is full of places where key decisions that affect the country and the world are made - and you can see ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://louisjohnson.articlealley.com/explore-the-home-of-politics-in-london-1591267.html 08th June 2010 New government, new ceremonies British politics is not without a certain level of pomp. Following the general election in May, a tremendous amount of tradition must be adhered to so that government can put its plans into action. The main aspect of this is the state opening of parli... http://www.articlealley.com/http://psnews.articlealley.com/new-government-new-ceremonies-1582408.html 03rd June 2010 Alternatives to democracy It seems ironic to many of us living in Britain that our government is going round the world telling other countries that they need to become democratic; meanwhile, back home, our democracy is going backwards. Specifically, we have lost 500 years in the l... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mikescantlebury.articlealley.com/alternatives-to-democracy-1350048.html 15th January 2010 Holiday Rights for Employees on Sick Leave On 10 June 2009 the House of Lords made a decision on a case that has been going on for almost 4 years. Regretfully the outcome was not that expected and the result has meant that it has a big impact on employers. The outcome briefly is that a fai... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hrsolutionsuk.articlealley.com/holiday-rights-for-employees-on-sick-leave-1344885.html 14th January 2010 King Henry VIII and Chancel Repair Liability: His Conveyancing Legacy. A legal Conveyancing nightmare was finally over this week, for a couple forced to auction their home to pay for repairs to their local church, for which they were responsible under an arcane law known as Chancel Repair liability. The Wallbanks sold the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://paulhajek.articlealley.com/king-henry-viii-and-chancel-repair-liability-his-conveyancing-legacy-1198413.html 26th October 2009 RBS to slash bank charges RBS and NatWest customers will be happy to hear that overdraft fees are to be slashed, saving many consumers hundreds of pounds per month. It is hoped that the move will encourage other banks to follow suit and cut fees. The taxpayer owns 70% of RBS... http://www.articlealley.com/http://samgooch.articlealley.com/rbs-to-slash-bank-charges-1100702.html 21st September 2009 Pancake Day Races Pancake Day has not only become a great way to use the foods that were given up for Lent, but also a fantastic way to celebrate and have fun. In London, for example there are a growing number of annual Pancake races. The aim of the race is to run as fast ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://lukamalgaj.articlealley.com/pancake-day-races-1047219.html 23rd August 2009 Gene Test Could Put Life Cover At Risk Those who have taken gene tests to check if they are at risk from developing diseases such as breast cancer have been warned that they may be denied life insurance. This warning has come from an influential panel of peers. It is believed that insurance... http://www.articlealley.com/http://seamus.articlealley.com/gene-test-could-put-life-cover-at-risk-985609.html 17th July 2009 Warning over Holiday pay claims Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are advising businesses that engage self-employed sub contractors to ensure they cannot be classified as workers. Following the HMRC V Stringer case last month, the House of Lords ruled that workers can ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alexaskew.articlealley.com/warning-over-holiday-pay-claims-968632.html 06th July 2009 Warning over holiday pay claims Warning over Holiday Pay Claims Specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, are advising businesses that engage self-employed sub contractors to ensure they cannot be classified as workers. Following the HMRC V Stringer case last month, the Ho... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alexaskew.articlealley.com/warning-over-holiday-pay-claims-968590.html 06th July 2009 Decision time for Bank Charges Case An appeal in the House of Lords is due to begin this week that may determine the future of overdraft fees incurred by millions of customers across Britain. The appeal, put forward by some of the UK's main banks, will be heard by five Law Lords and is i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://which4u.articlealley.com/decision-time-for-bank-charges-case-952940.html 27th June 2009 Difference between Common Law and Civil Law in Canada The Canadian legal system in every province except for Quebec is based on the British common law system. The Quebec province retains a civil system for issues of private law, however both of these legal systems are subject to the Constitution of Canada. I... http://www.articlealley.com/http://matttraverso.articlealley.com/difference-between-common-law-and-civil-law-in-canada-907458.html 29th May 2009 Injured Workers See Glimpse Of Victory The long running saga surrounding workers' exposure to asbestos has seen many swings and roundabouts, including a number of highly controversial decisions, but there is hope that the matter of compensation could finally be coming closer to being resolved.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://darrell.articlealley.com/injured-workers-see-glimpse-of-victory-897027.html 18th May 2009 Appeal Court rules that the Office of Fair Trading does have the power to investigate bank charges 2 The appeal by eight banks against the decision of the High Court regarding whether or not the OFT have the authority to deal with the fairness of bank charges has been thrown out. The judges also told the banks that they could not take the case to the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bankrebate.articlealley.com/appeal-court-rules-that-the-office-of-fair-trading-does-have-the-power-to-investigate-bank-charges-2-810879.html 06th March 2009 Music Review of Superabundance by Young Knives "Young Knives" are a three-piece indie rock band hailed from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire in England. Their band members are Henry Dartnell (Vocals and Guitar), Thomas "House of Lords" Dartnall (Vocal and Bass) and Oliver Askew (Drums and Backing Voc... http://www.articlealley.com/http://darrentan.articlealley.com/music-review-of-superabundance-by-young-knives-751027.html 12th January 2009 Worst cases of Malicious Damage As we march inexorably towards an age of ill discipline and rampant behaviour in all forms and fashions, more and more cases of malicious damage to property are reported on a regular basis, South Africa not being the only country under the cosh of violent... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kaylareid.articlealley.com/worst-cases-of-malicious-damage-700645.html 01st December 2008 Common Law Contract Enforcement Requirements: Privity Privity of contract is one of the most basic rules of the common law of contract and one of the defining tests for the validity of any contract. This doctrine essentially determines who is a party to contract and who may rely upon the rights granted under... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rebeccalim.articlealley.com/common-law-contract-enforcement-requirements-privity-655381.html 02nd October 2008 A Sightseeing Tour Around The Big Ben in London London is synonymous with Big Ben. It is a 316-foot clock tower that was constructed in 1858. In actuality, Big Ben is the 14 ton chime bell that hangs at the top of the tower. Unfortunately, the original bell cracked in 1857 and had to be restored. There... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/a-sightseeing-tour-around-the-big-ben-in-london-649994.html 26th September 2008 Changes to UK Fire Safety Law (Fire Safety Reform Approved) Legal reform aimed at simplifying the fire safety process, while at the same time placing a greater onus on businesses to carry out fire risk assessments, has been approved by the House of Lords. A leading spokesperson, speaking for the Office of the ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://safetynut.articlealley.com/changes-to-uk-fire-safety-law-fire-safety-reform-approved-572124.html 09th July 2008 No Win No Fee Claims Used On Banks Various ‘no-win-no-fee' companies exist offering their services to help customers reclaim unfair bank charges. They can charge as much as 30% commission for successful claims, taking a more than justified cut of your money. Under the Unfair Terms in... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sofiaabasolo.articlealley.com/no-win-no-fee-claims-used-on-banks-549487.html 30th May 2008 Welsh asbestos victims: Justice campaign launched A leading south Wales law firm has launched a campaign in Wales to lobby the Government into passing legislation for the return of compensation for victims of the asbestos disease of pleural plaques. Fighting for the rights of thousands of Welsh suffer... http://www.articlealley.com/http://srosser.articlealley.com/welsh-asbestos-victims-justice-campaign--launched-489388.html 11th March 2008 London, a place not to miss as you learn English in England If you come to learn English in England you will find a country full of diverse offers and interesting cities. Surely London is the first place you should visit while you learn English in England. This cosmopolitan and dynamic capital city will welcome ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://easygolanguages.articlealley.com/london-a-place-not-to-miss-as-you-learn-english-in-england-489159.html 11th March 2008 British Face 2008 Tax Haven Government Pressure Facing reduction in 2008 is the amount of time British tax exiles can spend in their home country, and it could impact the British economy, claim a company who specialise in tax haven property and residency. Up until now a British taxpayer could avoid ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/british-face-2008-tax-haven-government-pressure-251227.html 18th January 2008 Key Real Estate Investment Information Packs Facing Legal Challenge A key policy that was once the cornerstone of the new Labour manifesto in 1997 is facing an important legal challenge. The Home Information Packs or HIP's for short that are due to become law in England and Wales in June 1st run the risk of becoming a com... http://www.articlealley.com/http://stephenmorgan.articlealley.com/key-real-estate-investment-information-packs-facing-legal-challenge-161379.html 21st May 2007 Claims Against Keepers Of Animals For Their Animals’ Actions: Strict Liability Or Not? The circumstances in which the keeper of an animal is liable for damage caused by his animal depend upon the category to which the animal belongs: animals are either dangerous or non dangerous. Section 2(1) of the Animals Act 1971 imposes upon the keeper ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ianmann.articlealley.com/claims-against-keepers-of-animals-for-their-animals-actions-strict-liability-or-not-139087.html 26th March 2007 SHOULD WE GIVE AMNESTY TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS? IMMIGRATION MATTERS - SPECIAL REPORT By Charles Kelly Immigration Adviser & Director of Overseas Consultancy Services and Co Author of "How 2 Come to the UK to Live Work Study or Visit". Religious leaders, trade unionists and the House of Lords are ur... http://www.articlealley.com/http://charleskelly.articlealley.com/should-we-give-amnesty-to-illegal-immigrants-67899.html 28th June 2006 Pet Insurance & Public Liability – Are You Safe From A Personal Injury Compensation Claim? Are you one of the million of Britons famous the world over for being a pet owner and lover? If so, do you have pet insurance? If not, you may well want to read on if you want to save yourself millions of pounds…. Let's look at two, not uncommon, scena... http://www.articlealley.com/http://josephkenny.articlealley.com/pet-insurance-amp-public-liability--are-you-safe-from-a-personal-injury-compensation-claim-54256.html 18th May 2006