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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]




