Hong Kong has more than doubled the number of its police officers dealing with computer related crimes, according to a report by Newsbytes. The Hong Kong police Computer Crime Section has been increased from 17 to 42 officers and has been re-named the Technology Crime Division. It will deal specifically with internet related offences.
Of the 42 officers, 35 hold tertiary qualifications in IT or IT related disciplines. The Hong Kong police force anticipates that the total number of officers in its expanded Technology Crime Division will increase by a further 31 officers over the next two years.
A new ruling shows how construction contractors facing claims for defective building works in England or Wales might seek a ‘building liability order’ (BLO) against other defendants to reduce their financial exposure, an expert in building safety and construction dispute resolution has said.
Draft legislation introduced before the UK parliament on Tuesday should, if passed, make it easier to enforce third-party litigation funding agreements that link the fees litigation funders receive to the damages parties are awarded by courts, according to experts in litigation and legal costs.
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