Sentences with phrase «civil compensation against»

Second, there is legislation in Ontario, not generally well known by the judiciary or the bar, that provides for a direct right of civil compensation against those convicted of sexual offences.

Ontario's Victims» Bill of Rights also provides a direct right of civil compensation against someone convicted of sexual offences.

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An offer for the studio from a group of investors led by former Obama administration official Maria Contreras - Sweet failed to produce a deal earlier this year, after New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed a civil lawsuit against the company and demanded more compensation for Harvey Weinstein's victims.

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) decided today to launch legal action with other unions against the government over unilateral changes to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme and hold a strike ballot amongst 270,000 PCS members working for the civil service and its related bCivil Service Compensation Scheme and hold a strike ballot amongst 270,000 PCS members working for the civil service and its related bcivil service and its related bodies

Is the inquiry to be held in public, what evidence will be published, what witnesses will be called, will the civil court cases being taken against the government be stopped, how will compensation, if any, be distributed to victims of torture?

He may recover some compensation against them in civil proceedings but there ought to be an investigation to expose the truth and pin the blame.

Limitation periods restrict the amount of time that a person has to start a civil claim against a wrongdoer in order to seek compensation for his or her damages.

However, victims and families must pursue compensation through civil courts, regardless of whether criminal charges are filed against wrongdoers.

The new reforms go beyond civil claims against perpetrators, and also ease limitation periods for victims» compensation claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Bcompensation claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation BCompensation Board (CICB).

A solicitor may attend the hearing to offer advice to the bereaved family on what is happening in the criminal process, and to also take a note of the evidence to support any later civil compensation claim against the defendant.

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In general, the filing of a workers» compensation claim for workplace injuries precludes you from filing a civil suit against your employer.

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Garsden says that the law will become less rigid, making it easier for survivors of rape and assault to bring civil claims for compensation against their abuser years after the event.

In addition to any criminal charges they may face, attorney Rogan can work to file a civil case against them and seek financial compensation on your behalf.

Compensation is available regardless of the fault of the deceased under the SABS and a civil tort claim under the Family Law Act («FLA») may be commenced as against an at - fault or negligent party that caused the death.

Even if there are no criminal charges laid against the perpetrator, you may still be able to bring a civil claim for compensation after a bouncer assault.

With the legal help of Mr. Rogan, you can bring a civil lawsuit against the drunk driver who was responsible for your accident to claim financial compensation for your injuries or loss.

Similarly, in state court Mr. del Russo has defended clients against claims brought under the Florida Civil Rights Act, the Florida Whistleblower act, the workers compensation retaliation statute, and related retaliation and tort law claims.

Filing a civil case against the trucking company and trucker is not a just about receiving financial compensation, but about justice and holding individuals accountable for their negligent actions.

Of general interest is that findings against Government in Judicial Review proceedings may not automatically be relied upon to found similar civil claims for compensation depending on the way the administrative court has considered the issue.

In many states, the injured victims can bring a civil lawsuit against the social host for compensation and damages.

When you receive workers» compensation benefits you generally give up the right to file a civil claim against your employer.

If someone else was at fault, or negligent, you may be able to bring a claim in civil court against an at - fault driver to recover compensation for your injuries.

Ultimately, Mrs A will still have to win her claim in the civil courts, if she wishes to receive more realistic compensation, but the ruling could be a harbinger of other victims of intentional assault making historic claims against their attackers, years after the event, seeking adequate subsequent compensation.

Yes you can but if you are awarded money under the AFCS you will have to give credit for it if you later receive compensation under a civil claim against the Ministry of Defence.

«The English Civil Claim is for the in personam remedy of compensation against Mr Antonov and Mr Baranauskas arising out of an alleged breach of their duties as directors, officers or shareholders of Snoras.

When injuries are covered by workers» compensation insurance, the law prohibits the employee from filing a civil action against the employer or fellow employees for the injuries.