PART 36, SMALL CLAIMS, PORTALS AND FIXED COSTS by kerryunderwood

I look at some Part 36 issues insofar as they relate specifically to small claims, portals and fixed costs. Small Claims Part 36 has no application in small claims track matters. CPR 27.2(1) (g) reads:- “(1) The following Parts of these Rules do not apply to small claims – … (g) Part 36 (offers to …

‘Rogue’ private parking firms targeted as MPs back fairer parking campaign

The RAC has welcomed the support of the House of Commons for a fairer private parking system, which would make it easier to appeal unfair penalties. The Parking (Code of Practice) Bill would see the creation of a single, independent appeals service for drivers who have been hit by hefty private parking charges. The Bill …

An Open Letter to a Citizen Trapped in the Port Harcourt Rubble By Pius Adesanmi.

Dear Citizen X, It is tough to know which tense to use for you, present or past. The earthquake in Haiti and the Thai cave disaster are pointers to the fact that you may very well still be alive nearly ten days since Nigeria happened to you – she happens to us all except the …

They say Boko Haram is gone. One mother’s terror tells another story… by Ruth Maclean

Nigerian refugees are chased from homes as president stakes re-election bid on claims that Islamist group has been beaten When Boko Haram stormed into Baga in a hail of gunfire on Boxing Day, Zara Abubakar was lying in bed, waiting for her two-week-old triplets, Maryam, Muhafat and Mohammed, to go to sleep so she could …

Next Generation Nigeria: How to Foster Inclusion, Social Justice and Opportunity for All by Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili discusses the challenges Nigeria faces, her views on overcoming hurdles in governance to addressing these challenges, and reflects upon the priorities for reform in search of a more inclusive and prosperous society.