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The bill would not introduce American-style statutory protection of free speech: the burden of proof would remain with the defendant.
ECONOMIST: England��s strict libel laws face a shake-up
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Furthering the challenge for industry, many countries, including India, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, do not provide statutory protection for trade secrets or confidential information.
FORBES: Trade Secret Theft: Businesses Need To Beware And Prepare
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It favors defendants who are more likely to be able to afford litigation even without anti-SLAPP protection, while leaving the individuals with the least financial capacity without the extra statutory protection.
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The trust has been working on maps to build a picture of the best wild land which it believes should be given statutory protection, separate to existing designations such as National Scenic Areas.
BBC: Wind farm campaigners present petition to Alex Salmond
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It said that "the response to child protection referrals did not meet statutory guidance and did not ensure children were adequately safeguarded, noting a potential risk of significant harm to children and young people".
BBC: Action needed on child services
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The report found responses to child protection referrals did not not meet statutory guidance and did not ensure that children were adequately safeguarded.
BBC: Child safety services criticised
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"We are concerned that madrasas are not required to follow the same child protection procedures as schools and other statutory bodies, " said Diana Sutton of the charity.
BBC: NEWS | UK | Warning on Muslim schools 'abuse'
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Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Bill to place pre-employment consultancy service on a statutory basis and widen its remit to include vulnerable adults in certain settings.
BBC: Focus on NI assembly business