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UN torture expert says UK plan to scrap Human Rights Act is ‘dangerous’

03-10-2015 22:27

David Cameron’s bid to replace act with British bill of rights risks subverting international obligations aimed to protect those fleeing persecutionThe UN special rapporteur on torture has accused David Cameron of a “cold-hearted ” approach to the migration crisis, warning that plans to scrap the Human Rights Act risk subverting international obligations designed to protect people fleeing persecution.Juan Méndez said the UK’s intention to replace the act with a Bri

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Presidential hopeful Rand Paul wants next Kentucky governor to stand up to presidents

03-10-2015 19:53

Republican candidate campaigns with gubernatorial nominee Matt BevinSays too much power has been consolidated in presidency he covetsThe Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul said on Saturday his home state of Kentucky needed a governor who would stand up to the federal government he wants to lead. The libertarian-leaning US senator said that too much power had been consolidated in the presidency, and that the states should play a role in curbing that power.Continue reading...

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UK could legislate to force tax havens to reveal offshore ownership, says Pickles

03-10-2015 12:55

Government’s anti-corruption champion says legislation is one option if British overseas territories fail to adopt public registers of companiesThe government could legislate to force the UK’s tax havens to reveal for the first time the true owners of offshore companies, anti-corruption champion Sir Eric Pickles has indicated. Pickles described the behaviour of some of the former colonies as “simply unacceptable” during a discussion with civil society groups on Thursday,

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Whiplash epidemic returns to be pain in motoring insurers’ necks

03-10-2015 07:59

After my wife had a claim made to her insurer three years after having a minor accident, I look into how insurers are putting the brakes on false claimantsIn March 2012, my wife Claudia was involved in a minor prang in our car about a mile from our home, a small collision when she was driving at no more than 5-10mph. We repaired our Volvo estate without a claim – we spent £350 on parts and labour – and left sorting out the small Kia involved in the crash to our insurers, Admira

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