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24 July 2008
Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Family
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TORT

Westcott v Westcott [2008] EWCA Civ 818, [2008] All ER (D) 193 (Jul)

A person who makes a complaint to the police, thereby instigating a police investigation which does not lead to a prosecution, is entitled to rely on the defence of absolute privilege if defamation proceedings are subsequently brought.

Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Family
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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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