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IPCC investigating Essex Police response prior to death of man on the A12 – (IPCC outlines criminal and misconduct proceedings over Avon & Somerset police treatment of Bijan Ebrahimi ~ Update on IPCC’s investigation into Cleveland Police’s contact with Irene Collins prior to her death ~ Leon Briggs investigation update)
NCA: ‘Desperate risks’ of being a drugs mule
RIPA not fit for purpose say MPs
ICO issues £70,000 fine to festival organisers for unsolicited texts
Government launches consultation into mandatory reporting of FGM
Diver planned to use James Bond-style underwater scooter to smuggle £16m of cocaine
ICO: Nuisance calls taskforce report published
New support for industrial disease victims
CMA confirms insurance software merger referral – (CMA issues statement of objections to an association of estate agents, some of its members and a local newspaper)
FCA: New strategic approach to ensure “sharper focus” to regulatory challenges ahead – (FCA publishes the Davis Review and the FCA Response ~ FCA publishes the findings of its work into annuities sales practices and retirement income market)
Reform of Highways Agency one step closer - Infrastructure Bill will bring major reforms to Highways Agency
EHRC responds to court judgement in disability discrimination case
Government publishes draft tax legislation to implement Budget & Autumn Statement 2014 policies
WAG: Ambitious plans for our future generations – (Wales Bill completes Parliamentary stages - "a significant step forward on the path towards a lasting devolution settlement")
Information for Catalyst claimants who invested through a Standard Life SIPP
Lord Chancellor has a special responsibility to uphold the rule of law and to protect constitutional principles
HMIC: Greater Manchester Police inspected on child protection – (HMIC: South Yorkshire police custody - generally positive ~ South Yorkshire police custody suites)
NAO: HM Courts and Tribunals Trust Statement 2013-14
Justice Minister, Simon Hughes, discussed human rights & issues of security & justice with Iraqi Minister
ScotGov: Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill published
Scottish businesses to benefit from new debt management initiative
New support for male rape & sexual violence victims

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