Juror in the clear over MP3 claim – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2007 in contempt of court, juries, news by sally

“The attorney general has decided not to take action against a Muslim juror who allegedly listened to music during a murder trial.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences – Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted August 16th, 2007 in consultations, fraud, sentencing by sally

“On Thursday 16 August 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences. Responses are requested by 6 December 2007.”

Consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences (PDF)

Sentencing Guidelines Council, 16th August 2007

Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO) – Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted August 16th, 2007 in ASBOs, consultations, sentencing by sally

“On Thursday 16 August 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO). Responses are requested by 9 November 2007.”

Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (PDF)

Sentencing Guidelines Council, 16th August 2007

Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 16th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Virgin Islands (Territorial Sea) Order 2007

The International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) (Application of Provisions) Order 2007

The Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) Regulations 2007

The Education (School Performance Information) (England) Regulations 2007

The Birmingham City Council (Selly Oak New Road Tunnel) Scheme 2007 Confirmation Instrument 2007

The Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol (Burial Records) Order 2007

The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-And-Mouth Disease) (No. 2) Regulations 2007

The Courts-Martial (Army) (Amendment) Rules 2007

The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Wales) Regulations 2007

The Persons Providing Education at Further Education Institutions in Wales (Conditions) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

More students lodge complaints – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2007 in complaints, news, universities by sally

“More students are lodging complaints about their universities, an independent watchdog reports.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Climate bill nearing completion – Reuters

Posted August 16th, 2007 in environmental protection, news by sally

“The government is likely to put forward legislation within three months to cut carbon emissions by at least 60 percent in the fight against global warming, environmentalists said on Wednesday.”

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Reuters, 15th August 2007

Source: www.reuters.com

Landmark ruling on phone footage – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2007 in complaints, internet, news by sally

“A newspaper has been criticised in a landmark Press Complaints Commission (PCC) ruling on the use of video material on its website.”

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BBC News, 15th August 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Police scrutiny over baby death – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2007 in child abuse, domestic violence, murder, news, police by sally

“The way a police force handled a man who went on to murder his partner’s 13-month-old son is to be investigated.”

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BBC News, 15th August 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

UK government agency to monitor blogs – Financial Times

Posted August 16th, 2007 in internet, news by sally

“The COI, the UK government’s communications agency, is working on a way to monitor what people say about policy on blogs and internet forums for the media briefings it sends to ministers.”

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Financial Times, 15th August 2007

Source: www.ft.com

Ex-Credit Suisse star faces fraud charges – The Times

Posted August 16th, 2007 in fraud, news by sally

“A high-flying equity derivatives trader who held senior positions at Bank of America and Credit Suisse has appeared before court with a co-defendant on multiple fraud charges relating to an alleged exam cheating scam.”

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The Times, 15th August 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Senior officer who had sex on duty is cleared – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 16th, 2007 in news, police, professional conduct by sally

“A senior police officer who left his duties to have sex with a woman at Gatwick airport was yesterday found not guilty of wilful misconduct.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th August 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Wheel-clamp profits to be banned – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 16th, 2007 in news, parking by sally

“Traffic wardens should no longer clamp cars for single breaches of parking offences under new guidelines issued by the Government.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th August 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ministers consider higher taxes to curb youth drinking problem – The Independent

Posted August 16th, 2007 in alcohol abuse, news, taxation by sally

“Celebrity booze culture came under fire from the Government yesterday as a Home Office minister gave the clearest signal yet that tax on alcohol will be raised to curb drinking problems among young people.”

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The Independent, 16th August 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

July 7 families threaten court action in fight for inquiry – The Guardian

Posted August 16th, 2007 in news, terrorism by sally

“Relatives of those killed in the July 7 bombings in 2005 yesterday stepped up their campaign for an independent inquiry into the attacks, which left 52 people dead and hundreds injured.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Estranged husband not entitled to share of win – The Times

Posted August 16th, 2007 in divorce, Scotland, special report by sally

“Gerry Cunningham is a lucky man. This morning his estranged lottery-winning wife Angela promised to share her winnings but under Scottish law she has no obligation to be so generous.”

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The Times, 15th August 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

How should we assess the cost of lawyers’ mistakes? – The Times

Posted August 16th, 2007 in legal profession, negligence, special report by sally

“Is it right that courts still assume the worst of lawyers whose negligence has damaged a client’s cause of action?”

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The Times, 15th August 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk