An agreement between the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands (Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey, which includes Hern, Sark and Alderney) permitting citizens from either country to travel freely without the need for passport checks as well as offering certain voting and welfare rights.

The offences of common assault and battery Technically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An assault is committed when the defendant intentionally or recklessly causes another to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence and battery is committed when a defendant intentionally or recklessly inflicts unlawful force. Although battery may follow an assault that is not always the case. Common assault and battery are summary only offences that can only be tried in the magistrates' court, unless the attack is racially motivated, in which cases the offences can be tried in the magistrates' court or Crown Court by virtue of section 29 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (CDA 1998). See Racially or religiously aggravated assault below. The normal statutory time limit for charging an offence of assault or battery is six months from the commission of the offence. However, separate time limits apply in proceedings for common assault or battery where the alleged behaviour of the accused amounts to domestic violence, and the complainant has: • made a witness statement with a view to

A health, development and welfare process for children about whom there are concerns.

A single channel base station for private business radio (PBR) shared by users (also known as a community repeater); or a PBR installation giving wide area coverage under the control of one or more communications providers offering mobile communications on a commercial basis to a number of independent (usually business) users.

Analytical thinking Behaviour Identifies concerns and causes of problems and finds links between information from various sources. Sample questions Can you think of a situation you faced which required analytical thinking on your part? What has been one of the most challenging problems you’ve had to analyse? Have you ever identified a potential problem or opportunity your manager or others has not seen? Tell me about a time this happened. Have you ever been in a situation where there has been a recurring problem at work? Tell me about it. What did you do in this situation? Achievement Behaviour Demonstrates motivation to achieve results; perseveres with plans. Sample questions What has been a goal for you to achieve? What have you done in your present position that has made you particularly proud? Choose one the candidate mentions. That sounds interesting—tell me more about it. Which goal or task have you had which has presented the most obstacles to overcome? Conscientiousness Behaviour Works steadily, efficiently and dependably; checks work thoroughly for errors and omissions. Sample questions What tasks have been a regular part of your duties? How

A common carrier is a person who carries goods of every person wishing to use his services or passengers whoever they might be.

1 Introduction 1.1 We recognise there are risks inherent in our practice. 1.2 We aim, as far as possible, to have a no-blame culture—we are all capable of making mistakes. There are, however, common causes of negligence claims in the legal profession generally[ and also within this firm]. 1.3 The purpose of this document is to describe the common causes of negligence claims, both general (section 2) and for different types of work (sections 3–8). This should help all our staff guard against negligence. 2 Generic causes of negligence claims 2.1 Missed time limits, drafting errors, incorrect advice on the law and inappropriate action dominate negligence claims against lawyers, but the root causes of the errors can vary. The table below sets out typical errors, common contributing factors and associated behaviours. Typical

The European Parliament has adopted the revised Directive 2014/53/EU (the Radio Equipment Directive), which will require that, by the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets and cameras sold in the EU, regardless of their manufacturer, have a USB Type-C charging port. The requirements will apply to laptops sold in the EU from spring 2026. The aim of the new law, which was adopted with 602 votes in favour, 13 against and eight abstentions, seeks to reduce e-waste by enabling customers to use a single charger for their portable electronic devices. Customers will also be able to decide whether they wish to purchase a new charging device with their new product.

The nature of construction projects, construction contracts and the law surrounding them, means that claims are commonly made by one or more parties. This Practice Note highlights the claims that construction practitioners are likely to encounter most frequently, such as those relating to defects, additional time to complete the works (or claims by employers for late work), variations and payment. Other less common claims that may arise, but are not covered here, include claims relating to copyright infringement, nuisance, trespass and health and safety. Claims against contractors and consultants Claims may be made against one or more of the construction team by the employer, during or after a construction project has finished. Common claims, as discussed below, include: • Defects in the works or Design flaws • Delay to completion of the works Claims may also be brought against one or more of the construction team by third parties. If, for example, a project is sold after completion, third parties (such as purchasers or tenants) may take an assignment of the benefit of the construction

The Common Customs Tariff (CCT) applies to the import of goods from non-EU countries whereas the tariff is common to all EU members and the rates of duty differ depending on the kind of goods and their origin.

This Practice Note includes some suggested definitions for terms that are commonly found in joint venture agreements (JVAs) (also referred to as shareholders’ agreements). The purpose of defining terms is to: • avoid repetition within the main body of the JVA, particularly of long or complex phrases, so that it becomes easier to read and is more concise, and • avoid ambiguity in the interpretation of an agreement, by giving specific meanings to terms and setting out their scope, which may be different, wider or narrower than their natural, ordinary meaning Care should be taken when drafting the individual terms and definitions that are to be included in a definitions and interpretation clause. It is key to ensure that the inclusion of each term and scope of each definition is appropriate in the context of both the relevant JVA and the wider transaction. It is also very important to ensure that any terms in the agreement that require a definition have been given one. A defined term (or sometimes its omission) will have a significant

Common general knowledge, or CGK, includes information that the person skilled in the particular art would know at the patent’s priority date, together with the contents of standard textbooks on the topic concerned.