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25 October 2007
Issue: 7294 / Categories: Legal News , EU , Human rights
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CHARTING HYSTERIA

In brief

The EU charter of fundamental rights and freedoms, to which the UK government has obtained an “opt out”, is much misunderstood, argues human rights group, JUSTICE. Director, Roger Smith, says that rather than falling victim to misplaced hysteria as at present, the charter’s content should instead inform the Bill of Rights which both major political parties are currently discussing.

Issue: 7294 / Categories: Legal News , EU , Human rights
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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