The limits of protest – The Guardian

Posted August 14th, 2007 in demonstrations, injunctions, special report by sally

“Tim Lawson-Cruttenden is the Heathrow lawyer who took out an injunction against the climate camp protesters. What, he asks, is the role of protest in a free society, and how far should it go?”

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The Guardian, 14th August 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Illegal protests threat at Heathrow – The Times

Posted August 14th, 2007 in demonstrations, news, police, terrorism by sally

“The Government warned climate change protesters at Heathrow last night to stay within the bounds of the law, as fears grew that militant elements would mount illegal protests.”

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The Times, 14th August 2007

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Teenager sues over childhood photo that appeared on pornographic DVD – The Guardian

Posted August 14th, 2007 in copyright, news, pornography, privacy by sally

“A British teenage photographer is suing an American film company after it used a self-portrait she took when she was 14 on the cover of a pornographic DVD.”

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The Guardian, 14th August 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 14th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Road Traffic (Permitted Parking Area and Special Parking Area)(County of West Sussex)(Borough of Worthing) Order 2007

The Dedicated Highways (Registers under Section 31A of the Highways Act 1980) (England) Regulations 2007

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Commencement No. 13) Order 2007

The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2007

The Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2007

The Value Added Tax Tribunals (Amendment) Rules 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Councils team up for first barrister panel – The Lawyer

Posted August 14th, 2007 in barristers, local government, news by sally

“Three city councils have undertaken the UK’s first ever joint panel review for barristers, appointing 29 sets, including No 5 Chambers, St Phillips [sic] Chambers and Hardwicke Building.”

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The Lawyer, 13th August 2007

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Former pro-paedophilia campaigner jailed – Reuters

Posted August 14th, 2007 in child abuse, news, pornography by sally

“A former member of a group that promoted sex with children was jailed on Monday for child pornography offences, police said.”

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Reuters, 13th August 2007

Source: www.reuters.com

What can’t you have on a T-shirt? – BBC News

Posted August 14th, 2007 in news, public order by sally

“A man is risking a fine for having an “offensive” slogan on his T-shirt. So, what can you print on one?”

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BBC News, 13th August 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Someone to watch over you – The Times

Posted August 14th, 2007 in news, powers of attorney by sally

“In seven weeks’ time, the old-style power of attorney is changing. What will the new documents cover and how do you set them up?”

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The Times, 13th August 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Will new power of attorney regime really protect the elderly? – The Times

Posted August 14th, 2007 in elderly, news, powers of attorney, wills by sally

“A new regime takes effect this October that should help to protect the elderly, particularly against pressure to change a will to relatives’ dismay. But will it?”

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The Times, 14th August 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk