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Leeds Solicitor Receives Customer Compliment
November 23 2011
Grahame Stowe Bateson's Bramley office received a letter of compliment recently, following advice given at one of their free legal advice clinics. Click here to read more
Single Major Crime Team for North and West Yorkshire Police Forces?
November 17 2011
Two of Yorkshire's police forces have confirmed they are in early talks which could see a single unit created to investigate major crimes in North and West Yorkshire. Click here to read more
Businesses Should Increase Focus on Mental Health Issues
November 15 2011
Large employers need to look at mental health as a boardroom issue, in the same way as physical health, according to a report by Mind, the mental health charity. Click here to read more
New driving laws to improve road safety
November 10 2011
The Government has announced a significant change to the legislation around dangerous driving. Drivers who seriously injure others are now at risk of receiving much longer jail sentences. Click here to read more
Leeds Solicitor to Take Part in November Will Aid Campaign
October 28 2011
In November Grahame Stowe Bateson Solicitors will take part once again in the annual fundraising campaign, Will Aid. Last year the campaign raised a record £1.5 million for the nine Will Aid charities which help people in need in the UK and around the world. Click here to read more
Criminal Law sentencing changes proposed by Kenneth Clarke
October 28 2011
It was announced on Wednesday evening that, under plans set out by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke, mandatory life sentences will be extended to crimes other than murder for the first time. Click here to read more
Employment Law Report Criticised by Unions
October 28 2011
Various unions across Yorkshire have criticised the Government and raised warnings over a commissioned report which suggested that companies should be able to sack their staff without an explanation, if they found them to be unproductive. Click here to read more
TV Cameras to Enter Courtrooms
September 12 2011
The televised sentencing of offenders in English and Welsh courts is being considered by the government. Broadcasters will be allowed to screen footage of judgments for the first time as part of plans to improve transparency in public services. Click here to read more
Leeds Solicitor Satisfied with Crown Court Verdict
September 08 2011
Leeds solicitor Grahame Stowe was satisfied with the outcome of the trial at Leeds Crown Court this week, which saw ex-employee Janet Lorkin sentenced to 20 months imprisonment after admitting theft from the Leeds based law firm. Click here to read more
Leeds Solicitor chosen by Greenpeace
August 30 2011
Grahame Stowe Bateson have recently been named as local solicitors to assist and represent Greenpeace members who may find themselves in need of specialist criminal law assistance. The firm will provide free advice and assistance in police stations and advise on representation in court should the need arise. Click here to read more