Madeleine McCann contempt case: retired solicitor found guilty – The Guardian

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in contempt of court, costs, defamation, injunctions, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

“A retired solicitor who published claims that Madeleine McCann’s parents caused her death has been given a suspended jail sentence.”

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The Guardian, 21st February 2013

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Whistleblowers to be protected from harassment from co-workers – The Guardian

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in bills, employment tribunals, harassment, news, vicarious liability, whistleblowers by sally

“Whistleblowers are to be protected from harassment and bullying from co-workers after criticism that current legislation fails to protect those who speak out.”

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The Guardian, 21st February 2013

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Divorcing couples often hide assets, survey suggests – BBC News

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in disclosure, dispute resolution, divorce, news, penalties by sally

“Many people going through divorce could be hiding their wealth from their partners, a survey suggests.”

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BBC News, 22nd February 2013

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Competition Commission raps Big Four accountants – BBC News

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in auditors, banking, competition, inquiries, news, reports, shareholders by sally

“Britain’s four biggest accountancy firms have been heavily criticised by the Competition Commission.”

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BBC News, 22nd February 2013

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UK’s most senior female judge calls for more diversity at the top – The Guardian

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in diversity, equality, judges, judiciary, news, women by sally

“Positive discrimination may be needed to redress the gender imbalance among senior judges, the only woman in Britain’s highest court has proposed.”

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The Guardian, 21st February 2013

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Guilty: the ringleaders who plotted a terror spectacular to rival 9/11 – The Independent

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in charities, intelligence services, news, terrorism by sally

“The ringleaders of a Birmingham-based extremist cell whose deadly ambitions were matched only by their incompetence are facing life terms after the unravelling of their plot for a terrorist spectacular to rival the September 11 attacks.”

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The Independent, 21st February 2013

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Vicky Pryce retrial decision triggers defence of jury system – The Guardian

“Britain’s jury system should not be judged by the outcome of a single, complex and highly unusual case, senior lawyers have warned following the collapse of the Vicky Pryce trial.”

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The Guardian, 21st February 2013

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