There’s a new app for your smartphone that can help tackle hate crimes in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The ‘Helping Victims of Hate Crime’ app has been developed for Hampshire Constabulary and will be officially launched on Tuesday, May 14, in conjunction with Hampshire Cricket Community Trust who will be hosting the event [...]
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Happy New Year from DBS Law and Claim Today Solicitors
After a hectic festive season it’s time for you to enjoy a little relaxation. Why not settle down in your arm chair with a Kindle Fire the very latest electronic reader from Amazon? You can curl up with a good book, watch videos, listen to music and even play games on this state of the [...]
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Birmingham Law firm teams up with Symphony Orchestra to keep children safe
A local firm of solicitors has joined forces with one of the best orchestras in the world to produce a series of concerts for children with a road safety theme. Broad Street based DBS Law currently works in partnership with Birmingham City Council’s Smarter Choices team to provide road safety classes for children of primary school age. [...]
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Law Firm Driving West Midlands Road Safety Campaign
DBS Law teamed up with the Midlands Air Ambulance to launch November Road Safety Week campaign at Biffa Waste Management in Dudley. DBS Law’s Head of Personal Injury Angela Fitzpatrick presented some grisly facts on road casualties caused by excessive speed on the regions roads, to over 100 of Biffa’s professional drivers. The aim of [...]
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UK leads the way on asylum rights
Since 2010 the UK has been ahead of the game in terms of providing a safe haven for lesbian, gay and transgender people fleeing persecution in one of the 80 countries throughout the world where homosexuality remains illegal. The UK made the headlines with the Case of HJ from Iran and HT from Cameroon v [...]
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DBS Law wins top billing for service and excellence
DBS Law has won recognition for its commercial property, family law, employment and personal injury services from the prestigious Legal 500 register. Legal 500 is an independent guide to the legal profession that recognises excellent practice around the UK. Broad Street based DBS Law provides a wide range of legal services both corporate and [...]
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The Boss Is Responsible For Your Saftey
The Government has announced its intention to dramatically cut to the number of workplace inspections carried out by the Health and Safety Executive. This would suggest that people today are safer at work than they have ever been. DBS Law head of personal injury Angela Fitzpatrick says this is far from the case. In my [...]
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EU law to protect victims of crime due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression
The European Parliament has agreed on a new Directive on the rights guaranteed to victims of crime in the EU. Notably, it provides specific assistance and protection to people who suffered crime because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing minimum standards on [...]
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Adoption – Family Finding
Adopting a child for same sex couples Far too many children in care are still desperate to find a loving family to look after them. Despite numerous public statements by the Prime Minister about making it easier for couples to adopt the situation has remained unchanged for decades. There are many obstacles for [...]
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Olympics legacy may be more sports injuries
Thousands of people will soon be inspired by this year’s Olympics to take up sport for their health and enjoyment. This is the much talked about legacy of the games. DBS lawyer Partha Biswas welcomes this legacy with a few words of caution about injuries. All sports contain a certain level of risk for participants [...]
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