The UK government is proposing to change the system so that lawyers’ success fees and the insurance premiums would be paid out of the damages awarded to the victim instead of being paid by the …
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Global justice under threat from Legal Aid plans
Trafigura found guilty in toxic waste dumping tragedy
The dumping of deadly toxic wastes on Ivory Coast, in 2006, has finally led to a million euro fine being imposed on the culprit company, Trafigura. London-based Trafigura is second only to Glencore as an …
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London Calling deplores the gilding of Tata’s tarnished image
New York-based Rainforest Alliance has certified Tata (Tetley brand) teas as “sustainable”. The first products carrying this highly sought-after stamp of approval will be selling in the UK before April, and throughout the world over …
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