High Court bares post-Jackson teeth with stricter approach to relief from sanctions – Litigation Futures

Posted May 23rd, 2013 in civil procedure rules, courts, news, service, time limits by sally

“The High Court has sent the first sign of a hardened stance against missed deadlines since the new Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) came into force.”

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Litigation Futures, 23rd May 2013

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Closing the loophole: Care services and human rights protection – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 23rd, 2013 in bills, care homes, elderly, human rights, news, social services by sally

“Much of the House of Lords debate surrounding yesterday’s Second Reading of the Care and Support Bill focused on seeking solutions to complex issues around the future provision of care. Additionally, as several peers flagged, the Bill also provides a timely opportunity to clarify which bodies have legal obligations to uphold protections under the Human Rights Act. Baroness Campbell noted ‘those who receive their care not from a public authority but from a private body lack the full protection of the Human Rights Act…[This] is a loophole that must be closed.'”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 22nd May 2013

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Out-of-date planning guidance will not be cancelled immediately, says Boles – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 23rd, 2013 in consultations, news, planning, standards by sally

“The Government has rejected a recommendation in a planning guidance review by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor to immediately cancel all out-of-date guidance before new guidance is published.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd May 2013

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High Court rules that billionaire fraudster should lose three luxury properties – The Independent

Posted May 23rd, 2013 in assets recovery, banking, contempt of court, fraud, news, proceeds of crime by sally

“A billionaire fraudster is set to lose three of his luxury properties in Britain’s most exclusive postcodes after a High Court ruling.”

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The Independent, 22nd May 2013

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Banned driver who mowed down cyclists is jailed for 10 years – The Guardian

“A disqualified driver fleeing police was jailed for 10 years and six months on Wednesday for killing a couple he mowed down in a car as they rode their tandem bike.”

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The Guardian, 22nd May 2013

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