Police psychological sick leave up 35% in five years

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm5th April 2016

BBC NEWS Cases of UK police officers and staff taking long-term sick leave for psychological reasons have risen by 35% over the last five years, statistics obtained by BBC Radio 5 live suggest. The figures, released under the Freedom of Information Act, show cases rose from 4,544 in 2010-11 to 6,129 in 2014-15 despite police…

Legal fees investigation reveals huge disparities between law firms

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm5th April 2016

The Guardian Study shows cheapest firm charged £150 for uncontested divorce involving children, while the most expensive was £17,000 The study adds credence to judges’ claims that high fees and legal aid cuts tip the scales of justice firmly in favour of the wealthy. Photograph: Reuters An investigation into lawyers’ fees has found major disparities…