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The Islamist militant group Boko Haram has been active in north-eastern Nigeria for well over a decade. President Buhari says its activities have been largely brought under control since he assumed office in 2015. His political opponents disagree and say the situation has recently deteriorated both in terms of the number of attacks and kidnappings …
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The domestic violence concession allows victims of domestic abuse access to public funds while they make an application for settlement. The High Court has now made clear that this concession only applies to those who are already on the route to settlement as a partner in the case of FA v Secretary of State for …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Continue reading "An Open Letter to a Citizen Trapped in the Port Harcourt Rubble By Pius Adesanmi."
