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1 Jun 2011

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Andy Slaughter MP

[DOC] Meeting to discuss impact of "Justice Bill" on Trafigura-type cases [London, 4 Jul]

[Shadow Justice Minister Andy Slaughter MP] invite[s] you to an urgent meeting in the House of Commons on Monday 4th July at 10am in Committee Room 6 with…[with him,] Martyn Day, Partner at Leigh Day & Co and human rights advocates. The Legal Aid, Sentencing & Punishment of Offenders Bill contains provisions that will fundamentally remodel how civil litigation is funded in the UK. The changes purport to address a “compensation culture”. However, as collateral damage, the Bill will stop overseas citizens taking action against multinationals that may have caused them great harm…The aim of the meeting is to hear more about the impact of the legislation and discuss responses…Please RSVP to confirm to…Imran Ahmed, at [email protected] as spaces are limited.