Member of UK security services granted anonymity in sexual assault trial – The Guardian

Posted October 11th, 2012 in anonymity, intelligence services, news, sexual offences by sally

“A member of the British security services has been granted anonymity for a trial in which he is accused of sexually assaulting a female colleague within the intelligence community.”

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The Guardian, 10th October 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

‘Swift justice’ pilot schemes unveiled – BBC News

Posted October 11th, 2012 in courts, criminal justice, magistrates, news, pilot schemes by sally

“A substantial increase in the number of flexible criminal justice pilot schemes across England and Wales is to be announced by the government.”

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BBC News, 11th October 2012

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CoA finds for insurers on damages uplift – Law Gazette

Posted October 11th, 2012 in appeals, damages, insurance, news by sally

“The Court of Appeal has ruled that a 10% uplift on general damages will not apply to cases begun before 1 April on a conditional fee agreement (CFA).”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 10th October 2012

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Why did Justin Lee Collins get such a lenient sentence? – The Guardian

Posted October 11th, 2012 in community service, domestic violence, harassment, news, sentencing by sally

“It is hard to reconcile the comedian receiving community service with Matthew Woods facing a 12 weeks custodial sentence.”

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The Guardian, 10th October 2012

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Shrewsbury 24 case: Heath government discussed prosecution of union pickets – The Guardian

“Documents released by the National Archives could be key factor in quashing 40-year-old convictions.”

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The Guardian, 11th October 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk