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A massive change in the law affecting data protection takes place in May 2018 when the EU General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) comes into force. The GDPR will remain effective until the UK eventually leaves the EU and, accordingly, it cannot be ignored and all those affected by data processing considerations need to be alive […]

Those who own, run or work in care homes and those having carer responsibilities, potentially face criminal liability arising from death, injury or physical abuse to those in their care. All too frequent reports in the media emphasize the need for extreme diligence by those responsible for caring for those affected. In the event of […]

Misconduct in a public office is an offence at common law (‘the offence’)  applicable to those who are public office holders and is committed when the office holder acts, or fails to act, in such a way that results in a breach of his/ her duties of that office. There must be a direct correlation […]

Kangs Solicitors have been instructed to defend a client charged with two counts of manslaughter by gross negligence following a fire in a property. The case will be heard at Leeds Crown Court. What Is Gross Negligence Manslaughter? | Kangs National Defence Team A four stage test as to whether or not the offence has […]

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has begun investigating allegations that British American Tobacco (BAT) was involved in bribery and corruption in Africa. In a statement the SFO stated it was “investigating suspicions of corruption in the conduct of business by BAT, its subsidiaries and associated persons”. Basis Of The Investigations | Kangs National & International […]

Mr Mark Smyth, the sole Director of Arrow Gypsum Recycling Ltd, (‘the company’), was recently found guilty of failing to comply with an Enforcement Notice served by the Environment Agency. Nazaqat Maqsoom of Kangs Solicitors outlines the circumstances. The Circumstances | Kangs Environmental Team In 2015 the Environment Agency learned that gypsum waste was being […]