Law firm chambers: the model setup for the 21st century or just a gimmick? – The Lawyer

Posted May 21st, 2007 in advocacy, law firms by sally

“Two years on and only one firm has followed Herbert Smith into the courtroom. Nina Goswami asks why.”

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The Lawyer, 21st May 2007

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Legal ruling fails to end court battles over bank charges – Financial Times

Posted May 21st, 2007 in banking, news by sally

“This morning, Tom Brennan, a recently qualified barrister, will be back in court, fighting the latest round in the increasingly high-profile legal battle between banks and their customers over overdraft charges.”

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Financial Times, 21st May 2007

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Lords bid to halt Hips – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2007 in home information packs, news by sally

“A last-ditch attempt to halt the introduction of Home Information Packs (Hips) will take place in the House of Lords tomorrow.”

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The Guardian, 21st May 2007

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Plan to identify potential violent offenders condemned – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2007 in crime prevention, data protection, news by sally

“Council staff, charity workers and doctors will be obliged to tip off police about anyone they believe might commit a violent crime, under a Home Office plan revealed in a leaked document today.”

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The Guardian, 21st May 2007

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Eyres v. Atkinsons Kitchens and Bedrooms Ltd. – Times Law Reports

Posted May 21st, 2007 in law reports, negligence by sally

Micro-sleep cause of accident

Eyres v. Atkinsons Kitchen and Bedrooms Ltd. 

Court of Appeal

“A kitchen fitter who suffered serious injuries in crashing his employer’s van caused by a micro-sleep after being awake for 19 hours would be one third responsible for the accident.”

The Times, 21st May 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Secretary of State for the Home Department v. E – WLR Daily

Posted May 21st, 2007 in control orders, human rights, law reports, terrorism by sally

Secretary of State for the Home Department v. E [2007] EWCA Civ 459

“It was not a condition precedent to the making, maintaining and renewal of a control order against a person that the Home Secretary complied with his duty to consider and reconsider the realistic prospect of successfully prosecuting that person for terrorism-related offences.”

WLR Daily, 17th May 2007

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Housden and another v. the Conservators of Wimbledon and Putney Commons – WLR Daily

Posted May 21st, 2007 in easements, law reports by sally

Housden and another v. the Conservators of Wimbledon and Putney Commons

“Where the capacity or power of the servient owner derived from a statute which rendered it unlawful for him to grant a particular easement no such right could be acquired by prescription under s 2 of the Prescription Act 1832.”

WLR Daily, 17th May 2007

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Practice Direction (Criminal Proceedings: Further Directions) – WLR Daily

Posted May 21st, 2007 in law reports, practice directions by sally

Practice Direction (Criminal Proceedings: Further Directions)

“Text to be inserted into Parts III and IV of Practice Direction (Criminal Proceedings: Consolidation) [2002] 1 WLR 2870 (‘the consolidated criminal practice direction’) and the forms which were to be added to Annex D and Annex E were set out. The amendments were to take effect on 2 April 2007 when the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2007 (SI 2007/699) came into force.”

WLR Daily, 30th March, 2007

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Lords face full election under Brown plans – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2007 in elections, news, parliament by sally

“Gordon Brown is to unveil plans for a fully elected second chamber, based on proportional representation, the Guardian has learned. Mr Brown is likely to face strong opposition from members of the current House of Lords. In an effort to neutralise this, he will bring forward his proposals as part of a larger package of wide constitutional reform, based on a national consultation.”

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The Guardian, 21st May 2007

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Banker’s inquest to throw spotlight on controversial US extradition deal – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2007 in extradition, news by sally

“The inquest this week into the death of a NatWest banker found hanged near his home in Woodford Green, north-east London, is likely to refocus attention on the issue of extradition of British citizens to the United States. The dead man was a colleague of the so-called NatWest Three, who were controversially extradited to the US last year to stand trial on fraud charges.”

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The Guardian, 21st May 2007

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Freedom of information ‘needs restraints’ – The Times

Posted May 21st, 2007 in freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“A crackdown on those who abuse the Freedom of Information Act will begin this week as the row intensifies over whether MPs should be exempt from the law.”

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The Times, 21st May 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

MPs vote themselves exemption from freedom of information law – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2007 in freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“Britain’s fledgling open government laws were delivered a serious blow yesterday when MPs, backed by government ministers, voted to grant themselves a blanket exemption from the legislation. The move was roundly condemned by freedom of information campaigners and MPs opposed to the measure, who said it represented an attack on democracy.”

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The Independent, 19th May 2007

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Cost of prisoners underestimated by third – Reuters

Posted May 21st, 2007 in news, prisons by sally

“The financial cost to the country of imprisonment has been underestimated by a third, a report said on Monday.”

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Reuters, 21st May 2007

Source: www.reuters.com

Related link: Poverty and disadvantage among prisoners’ families (PDF)

Lords defeat expected over home information packs – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2007 in home information packs, news by sally

“Ministers are facing fresh turmoil over the introduction of home information packs for house sellers, amid indications that Tory and Lib Dem peers will lead a successful revolt against the measure next Tuesday in the Lords.”

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The Guardian, 19th May 2007

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Crime boss must pay £4.7m costs – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2007 in legal aid, news by sally

“Jailed crime boss Terry Adams has been ordered to pay back nearly £5m in legal aid he was awarded to defend himself.” 

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BBC News, 18th May 2007

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Toddler goading sentences to stay – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2007 in child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

“The Attorney General has said the sentencing of four women who filmed two toddlers fighting will not be referred to the Court of Appeal.” 

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BBC News, 18th May 2007

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Lords to shame MPs over secrecy bill – The Observer

Posted May 21st, 2007 in freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“Members of Parliament who voted to remove themselves from anti-secrecy laws are to be ‘put to shame’ by peers gearing up to block a similar move for the House of Lords.”

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The Observer, 20th May 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk