“Changes concerning the Legal Services Board and Citizens Advice, including the closure of the LSB’s website, have brought the independence issue to the fore again.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Two accomplices who helped shotgun killer Raoul Moat during his murderous rampage last summer have been jailed for life.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A lawyer has used Facebook to serve a court summons, in what is believed to be the first such case in Britain.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A married policeman who had sex with a woman while he was on duty was jailed for 12 months today.”
The Independent, 15th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A prison chaplain has been jailed for eight months after she had a sexual relationship with an inmate.”
The Independent, 15th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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The Guardian, 15th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“New measures to support free speech, enable people to protect their reputation and help stop the use of unreasonable threats of being sued for libel were announced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th March 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A key stroke error on a computer cost a breast cancer sufferer her life after two urgent letters asking her to go to hospital appointments were sent to the wrong address.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Flood Risk Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee (England) Regulations 2011
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The National Insurance Contributions Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011
The Qualifying Care Relief (Specified Social Care Schemes) Order 2011
The Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Mandatory Work Activity Scheme) Regulations 2011
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Statutory Maternity Pay (Compensation of Employers) Amendment Regulations 2011
The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) Amendment (England) Regulations 2011
The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2011
The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2011
The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2011
The Firearms (Electronic Communications) Order 2011
The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
“The media could be prevented from naming people arrested by the police but not yet charged, the attorney general has told the BBC.”
BBC News, 15th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A Welsh councillor has been ordered to pay damages in what is believed to be the first libel action resulting from comments posted on Twitter.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th March 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“Major changes to Britain’s antiquated defamation laws will be outlined by ministers today with the publication of a bill to provide greater protection for free speech and an end to ‘libel tourism’.”
The Independent, 15th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“An Oscar-winning special effects expert has been cleared of health and safety breaches over the death of a cameraman during filming of the last Batman film.”
BBC News, 14th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
