Government Considering Watering Down Bribery Act
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Critics are hitting out at the government as it has been announced that they are considering softening the bribery laws that were introduced as part of the Bribery Act. The Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, has asked businesses to consult on whether the Act is making it difficult for them to conduct their business,…
Read More4,000 Fraudulent Car Insurance Claims Discovered Each Week
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According to the Association of British insurers, 212,000 fraudulent insurance applications were uncovered in 2014, which averages out at approximately 4,000 per week. The fraudulent activities ranged from lying on applications about unspent convictions to “fronting” policies for their kids. There were also warnings issued regarding ghost broking scams, a form of fraud…
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Justice Secretary Says Legal System Is Failing
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In a statement that is bound to turn heads, Justice Secretary Michael Gove is expected to say that he intends to massively overhaul the legal system, which he believes is failing vulnerable victims of crime. It is thought that he will want to overhaul the system, which he has described as being two-tier…
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Scottish Police Record A 4.7% Drop In Overall Crime
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According to figures released by Police Scotland, the overall crime rates in the country have dropped 4.7% in the last year, but the number of sexual assaults and abuse cases has risen. Police Scotland has put this increase down to improvements in the way in which cases are handled and investigated, and also…
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