Chancery gains – The Lawyer

Posted September 12th, 2007 in barristers, legal services, news by sally

“Despite the normal doom-mongering, the chancery bar is responding well to modern challenges, says Michael Todd QC.”

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The Lawyer, 10th September 2007

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Reform school – The Lawyer

Posted September 12th, 2007 in barristers, legal aid, legal services, special report by sally

“As the Carter and Clementi reforms start to take effect, how will the commercial bar fare under the new regime? Industry experts consider their likely impact.”

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The Lawyer, 10th September 2007

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Sony loses privacy complaint over Unfit Kids – Out-Law.com

Posted September 12th, 2007 in media, news, privacy by sally

“A documentary that cited video games among the reasons for childhood obesity did not treat Sony unfairly when criticising the PlayStation maker’s refusal to sponsor a fitness scheme for kids.”

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Out-Law.com, 11th September 2007

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Childline leaflet “broke rules” – BBC news

Posted September 12th, 2007 in advertising, child abuse, news by sally

“A Childline leaflet referring to child abuse broke advertising rules by failing to make clear it was marketing material, a watchdog has ruled.”

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BBC News, 12th September 2007

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New “youth juries” to punish yobs – BBC News

Posted September 12th, 2007 in juries, news, punishment, young offenders by sally

“Teenage vandals, bullies and binge drinkers are to have punishments decided by other youngsters in a pilot project to be launched later this year.”

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BBC News, 12 September 2007

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Brussels drops fight to axe pints and miles – The Independent

Posted September 12th, 2007 in EC law, news, weights and measures by sally

“Britain’s pints and miles were reprieved by the European Commission today – to protect the nation’s ‘traditions, culture and lifestyle’ “.

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The Independent, 12th September 2007

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Lads’ mag FHM used topless photo of girl, 14, without consent – The Guardian

Posted September 12th, 2007 in children, complaints, media, news, privacy by sally

“The lads’ mag FHM was yesterday found guilty of a significant breach of the Press Complaints Commission code for publishing a topless picture of a 14-year-old girl without her consent.”

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The Guardian, 12th September 2007

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MI5 and MI6 to be sued for first time over torture – The Guardian

Posted September 12th, 2007 in intelligence services, misfeasance in public office, news, torture by sally

“A British man who was held in Guantánamo Bay has begun a civil action against MI5 and MI6 over the tactics that they use to gather intelligence.”

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The Guardian, 12th September 2007

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Pursue major crime, not just statistics, police are told – The Times

Posted September 12th, 2007 in crime, news, police, statistics by sally

“Police forces are pursuing minor offenders rather than tackling more serious offenders, in order to improve their performance statistics, the Home Office said yesterday.”

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The Times, 12th September 2007

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Sisters claim tax rules give better rights to lesbians – The Times

Posted September 12th, 2007 in inheritance tax, news by sally

“Two sisters in their eighties who claim that the law treats them less favourably than if they were a lesbian couple are to challenge Britain’s inheritance tax rules in Europe today.”

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The Times, 12th September 2007

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Sacked for “not being German enough” – The Times

Posted September 12th, 2007 in news, race discrimination, unfair dismissal by sally

“A high-flying Australian banker is claiming £10 million in compensation over claims that he was pushed out of a City investment bank because he was not German enough.”

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The Times,  12th September 2007

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