Lap dancers mount Downing Street protest – The Guardian

Posted November 4th, 2008 in news, sex establishments by sally

“Lap dancers are visiting Downing Street today in a bid to block plans to class them as part of the sex industry.”

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The Guardian, 4th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

600 Legal Aid jobs face axe as offices close – The Independent

Posted November 4th, 2008 in legal aid, legal services, news by sally

“A Government agency which provides legal advice to millions of people is to cut 600 jobs and close a number of offices, staff were told today.”

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The Independent, 4th November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Brothers’ murder appeal date set – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2008 in appeals, murder, news by sally

“Two brothers convicted of the ‘brutal and sadistic’ murder of a couple in Cornwall five years ago will have their conviction appeal heard next month.”

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BBC News, 4th November 2008

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Businesses don’t trust police over e-crime, survey finds – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 4th, 2008 in computer crime, news, police by sally

“Electronic crime is becoming more common and more sophisticated, partly because the UK police response is inadequate, large firms have said. Most do not report e-crime because they do not have faith in investigating authorities, a survey has found.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th November 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 4th, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Mitchell & Anor, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 2552 (04 November 2008)

Chambers, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 2467 (17 October 2008)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust, R (on the application of) v Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corp [2008] EWCA Civ 1209 (04 November 2008)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Sibley & Co v Reachbyte Ltd & Anor [2008] EWHC 2665 (Ch) (04 November 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Balcony death father will appeal – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2008 in appeals, inquests, news, unlawful killing by sally

“A man who threw his two children off a hotel balcony, killing his son, has won permission to challenge an inquest verdict of unlawful killing.”

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BBC News, 4th November 2008

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Brothel bosses jailed for up to 14 years – The Independent

Posted November 4th, 2008 in news, prostitution, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

“A gang of ‘callous’ sex traffickers and brothel bosses, who subjected a terrified teenager and a young mother to a nightmare of ‘sex slavery’, were jailed for up to 14 years each today.”

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The Independent, 4th November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Probe ordered into litigation costs – The Times

Posted November 4th, 2008 in costs, news by sally

“A senior judge has been appointed to conduct a root and branch review of civil litigation costs prompted by fears that they are spiralling out of control.”

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The Times, 4th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Elderly expats lose appeal over pensions – The Times

Posted November 4th, 2008 in domicile, news, pensions, retirement by sally

“British pensioners resident in Commonwealth countries have had their appeal for better pensions rejected.”

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The Times, 4th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Law firms look to cut costs as financial crisis bites – The Times

Posted November 4th, 2008 in law firms, news by sally

“Top City lawyers may be reaping over £1 million a year but law firms are starting to make penny-pinching savings as they feel the impact of the financial crisis.”

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The Times, 4th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Lord Justice Jackson appointed to undertake review of civil costs – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted November 4th, 2008 in costs, news by sally

“The Master of the Rolls has appointed Lord Justice Jackson to lead a fundamental review into the costs of civil litigation.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 3rd November 2008

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Canterbury Hockey Club and Another v Revenue and Customs Commissioners Case C-253/07 – Times Law Reports

Posted November 4th, 2008 in EC law, fees, law reports, sport, VAT by sally

Canterbury Hockey Club and Another v Revenue and Customs Commissioners Case C-253/07

Court of Justice of the European Communities

“Judgment October 16, 2008 Affiliation fees paid by sports clubs to an umbrella organisation in return for services supplied by the organisation were exempt from value-added tax if certain conditions were satisfied.”

The Times, 4th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Devenish Nutrition Ltd v Sanofi-Aventis SA (France) and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted November 4th, 2008 in competition, law reports, restitution, statutory duty by sally

Devenish Nutrition Ltd v Sanofi-Aventis SA (France) and Others

Court of Appeal

“An account of profits could not be awarded on a claim for a nonproprietary tort.”

The Times, 4th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Public lack facts on community orders, say MPs – The Guardian

Posted November 4th, 2008 in community service, news by sally

“The confidence of the public and the courts in the use of community sentences is being undermined by a lack of information about their effectiveness, according to a Commons committee report today.”

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The Guardian, 4th November 2008

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted November 4th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2008

The Air Navigation (Jersey) Order 2008

The UK Borders Act 2007 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2008

The 3400–3800 MHz Frequency Band (Management) Regulations 2008

The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Brain damaged man wins £5m payout – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2008 in birth, damages, negligence, news, personal injuries by sally

“A man who suffered brain damage at his birth in 1970 is to receive a compensation package which could add up to more than £5m.”

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BBC News, 3rd November 2008

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Judge unaware of ‘bogus’ claims – BBC News

“A judge has said he would not have recommended two drug-smugglers be freed from jail if he had known details they gave of hidden guns had been bogus.”

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BBC News, 3rd November 2008

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Action against suspected ageism is not ageism, rules EAT – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 4th, 2008 in age discrimination, news by sally

“If an employer dismisses an employee on suspicion of age discrimination, that in itself is not age discrimination, an Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd November 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Court cases cost too much, says judge – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 4th, 2008 in costs, fees, news by sally

“England’s senior civil judge has commissioned a one-year ‘fundamental’ review of legal costs, with the aim of improving access to justice.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Cabinet revolt over Straw’s rights and responsibilities plan – The Guardian

Posted November 4th, 2008 in constitutional law, human rights, news by sally

“Jack Straw, the justice secretary, is facing a cabinet-level revolt over his plans for a British bill of rights and responsibilities, and has sent his justice minister, Michael Wills, on a mission to re-explain the proposals to sceptical Whitehall departments.”

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The Guardian, 4th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk