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�Ѿ��پ��پ��ǲ�—c��𳦰�� How a sentence is reached When determining a sentence, a court will usually consider any statutory sentencing range, the applicable Sentencing Council (SC) guidelines including any offence specific sentencing guideline, the overarching guidelines and sentencing judgments from the Court of Appeal. The SC’s offence specific guidelines or the general guideline set out a stepped approach which the court must follow. See Practice Notes: Sentences imposed following conviction and Sentencing Council General Guideline—Overarching Principles. Generally, in sentencing exercises the court will need to consider the following: • the relevant starting point in the Sentencing Guidelines • the aggravating factors of the offence • the mitigation and personal circumstances of the defendant • any reduction in sentence for a guilty plea • whether the offender is dangerous and if there is a significant risk of harm through the commission of further specified offences • any ancillary orders that are appropriate • the totality of the sentence to ensure it is proportionate to the offending behaviour Mitigation The...

Checklist for compromises of FCA-regulated entities: information requirements

Checklist for compromises of FCA-regulated entities: information requirements The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the United Kingdom. It has a duty under section 1B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA 2000) to pursue certain objectives, one of which is the consumer protection objective. The FCA lists its statutory objectives as to secure an appropriate degree of protection for consumers and to protect and enhance the integrity of UK financial markets, with a view to reducing the number of proposed compromises that they do not consider to be appropriate (see FG22/4, para 1.2). On 5 July 2022, the FCA published guidance on compromises of regulated firms (see FCA Guidance FG22/4 July 2022 and updated in January 2024) following their significant concerns about these tools being proposed and used by firms to avoid paying customers redress (see: LNB News 05/07/2022 72). Practitioners will need to take note of the guidance where the proposed compromise involves regulated companies, meaning...

Alternative care and funding

Alternative care and funding Alternative care People with needs for care and support can receive care from family members, friends and relatives in addition to or in place of help from the local authority (LA). Where LA’s consider an adult may have needs for care and support, they must provide an assessment to determine whether they have such needs. In R (Antoniak) v Westminster, the High Court clarified the meaning of ‘needs’ under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014 (CA 2014). In conducting a needs assessment under CA 2014, it is an assessment of an individual’s needs without regard to the existing help and support that they are already receiving. A need that is being met is still considered a ‘need’. See News Analysis: The meaning of ‘needs’ under the Care Act 2014 (R (Antoniak) v Westminster City Council). Where an adult has needs, and these needs meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, their LA may choose, or may have a duty, to meet those...

The Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes—pre-6 April 2015 [Archived]

The Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes—pre-6 April 2015 [Archived] ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. Note: A new version of the protocol applies from 6 April 2015. For the post-6 April 2015 pre-action protocol, see Practice Note: The Pre-Action Protocol for the Resolution of Clinical Disputes—6 April 2015 onwards. The Clinical Disputes Protocol came into force on 26 April 1999. It arose from the Clinical Disputes Forum, a multi-disciplinary body formed in 1997 as a result of Lord Woolf’s Access to Justice inquiry. It is designed to encourage a climate of openness when something has gone wrong with a patient’s treatment or the patient is dissatisfied with medical treatment. It sets out a timed sequence of steps for patients and health care providers to follow when a dispute arises. It is designed to speed up the exchange of relevant information and increase the prospects of dispute resolution without resorting to legal action. The Clinical Disputes Protocol created a...

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Warranty limitations—pro-seller—share purchase agreement

Insert the following definitions as new definitions into clause 1 of Precedent: Share purchase agreement—pro-buyer—corporate seller—conditional—long form: 1 Definitions and interpretation Claim means a claim by the Buyer for any breach of the provisions of this Agreement (including a claim for breach of the Warranties); Data Room means the data room relating to the [Company OR Group] comprising all contracts, agreements, licences, documents and other information made available to the Buyer and its advisers, as listed in the Data Room index attached to the Disclosure Letter; The ScheduleLimitations on the Warranties ...

Step-in rights and SRA compliance clauses: law firm outsourcing agreement

1 Definitions for Step-in rights and SRA compliance clauses: law firm outsourcing agreement Applicable Laws means: (a) the laws of England and Wales [and [insert other specific applicable laws, eg of other jurisdictions where the Services will be performed]]; (b) any other laws or regulations; (c) any industry codes, policies or guidelines issued by a Regulator as notified to Supplier by Customer from time to time in each case, as these are applicable to the performance of the Services; Confidential Information ...

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Can an insurer refuse to provide internal correspondence and case notes relating to an insurance claim where a subject access request (SAR) is made under the UK GDPR for such information?

Can an insurer refuse to provide internal correspondence and case notes relating to an insurance claim where a subject access request (SAR) is made under the UK GDPR for such information? This Q&A assumes that the organisation that has received the SAR is a ‘controller’ of the relevant data. For an introduction to the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation, Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR) regime, including key data protection terms and concepts, such as ‘personal data’, 'processing', 'data subject' and ‘controller’, see: Data protection toolkit. As further explained in Practice Notes: The UK GDPR and DPA 2018 for insurers and Data subject rights—access, Article 15 of the UK GDPR gives individuals a right to obtain confirmation from a data controller as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed, and where it is, access to the personal data and certain further information. A request for such information is commonly known as a ‘subject access request’ (or a 'SAR' or 'DSAR'). In order to assist...

What is motor vehicle or road traffic accident insurance?

What is motor vehicle or road traffic accident insurance? In the UK, motor insurance is a mandatory insurance policy for any vehicle owner or driver unless the vehicle is declared as off the road. There are heavy penalties, both civil and criminal, for uninsured drivers (who are caught). The mandatory insurance regime is intended to protect the general public (including pedestrians and other non-vehicle users) against personal injury and damage caused in a road traffic accident. Types of motor insurance policies The motor insurance market is split into three main types of insurance: third-party only; third-party fire and theft; and comprehensive policies: • third-party only policies provide the minimum level of cover required by the law, namely the Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA 1988). RTA 1988 mandates that motor insurance must at the very least cover the risk of death, personal injury or property damage to third parties caused by the insured vehicle • third-party fire and theft provides third-party cover as described above but in addition...

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WIPO to mandate description usage for Hague design registrations and puts a freeze on the 1960 Hague Act

IP analysis: For those planning on submitting a Hague design registration any time soon, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has updated its procedures which will take effect for any such registration applied for on, or after, 1 January 2025. William Burrell, partner and patent attorney at D Young & Co, provides a summary of the two main changes to take effect from this date.

JCSI publishes ninth report of session 2024-2025 scrutinising SIs

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments (JCSI) has published its ninth report of session 2024-2025. At its meeting on 11 December 2024, the JCSI scrutinised a number of instruments in accordance with Standing Orders. It was agreed that the special attention of both Houses should be drawn to the Army and Royal Air Force (Terms of Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, SI 2024/1059 and the Costs in the Court Martial Appeal Court (Amendment) Regulations 2024, SI 2024/1062.

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