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

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

£15,000 fine for gay law offences – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2007 in news, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

“New legislation banning discrimination against gays, lesbians and bisexuals is lawful with just one exception, a High Court [Northern Ireland] judge has ruled.”

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BBC News, 11th Setember 2007

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted September 11th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007

The Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

The Social Security Benefit (Computation of Earnings) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

The Armed Forces (Gurkha Compensation) Order 2007

The Armed Forces (Gurkha Pensions) Order 2007

The Firearms (Amendment) Rules 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Grandmother cleared of girl’s pit-bull death – Reuters

Posted September 11th, 2007 in dogs, homicide, news by sally

“The grandmother of a 5-year-old girl mauled to death by the family pit-bull terrier was cleared of her manslaughter on Tuesday.”

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Reuters, 11th September 2007

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Consultation on the deprivation of liberty safeguards code of practice and regulations – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 11th, 2007 in codes of practice, consultations, mental health by sally

“This consultation document seeks views on a code of practice and supporting secondary legislation following the introduction of deprivation of liberty safeguards into the Mental Capacity Act 2005 by the Mental Health Act 2007.”

Documents for consultation

Ministry of Justice, 10th September 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Metal trader accused of running ’empire for fraud’ – The Times

Posted September 11th, 2007 in fraud, news by sally

“A metal trader pocketed hundreds of millions of dollars running a business that was an ’empire for fraud’, a court was told today. ”

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The Times, 11th September 2007

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People want more armed police – Reuters

Posted September 11th, 2007 in firearms, news, police by sally

“More than two thirds of people polled in a survey published on Tuesday want tougher measures to combat violent crime, including more armed police on the street.”

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Reuters, 11th September 2007

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Baroness Prashar: fighting back after a tough first year – The Times

Posted September 11th, 2007 in judicial appointments commission, special report by sally

“The chairman of the new body charged with appointing judges defends it robustly against constant criticism.”

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The Times, 11th September 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Officer admits child image charge – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2007 in children, computer crime, internet, news by sally

“A serving Dyfed-Powys Police officer has admitted a charge of possessing an indecent image of a child.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2007

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Government to review casino gaming duty – Reuters

Posted September 11th, 2007 in gambling, news, VAT by sally

“The government said on Monday it was reviewing taxes paid on player-to-player games in casinos, such as poker, where gamblers’ so-called participation fees are subject to VAT but not gaming duty.”

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Reuters, 10th September 2007

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Ministers remove barriers to faith-run schools – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 11th, 2007 in education, news by sally

“Ministers paved the way for more State-funded Muslim, Sikh and Hindu schools yesterday with a pledge to remove ‘unnecessary barriers’ to religious groups.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th September 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

4,000 more ‘cold cases’ reviewed – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2007 in DNA, news, sexual offences by sally

“Forensic scientists are to begin reviewing around 4,000 more unsolved sex crimes, the government has said.”

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BBC News, 11th September 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Lawyers are UK’s happiest office workers – Legal Week

Posted September 11th, 2007 in legal profession by sally

“Lawyers are the happiest office workers in the UK, according to new research – although a third are currently looking for another job.”

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Legal Week, 10th September 2007

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Director of Public Prosecutions v Haw – Times Law Reports

Posted September 11th, 2007 in demonstrations, law reports, police by sally

Commissioner has power to delegate conditions

Director of Public Prosecutions v Haw

Queen’s Bench Divisional Court

“The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis could delegate his statutory power to impose conditions on demonstrations in the vicinity of Parliament. ”

The Times, 11th September 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.

Leeds City Council v RG – Times Law Reports

Posted September 11th, 2007 in ASBOs, law reports by sally

Court can extend ASBO

Leeds City Council v RG

Queen’s Bench Divisional Court

“The duration of an antisocial behaviour order could be extended on an application to vary its terms.”

The Times, 11th September 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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

Barrymore will not face charges – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2007 in murder, news, sexual offences by sally

“Entertainer Michael Barrymore will not face charges over the death of Stuart Lubbock at his former home in 2001.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2007

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted September 10th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2007

The New Woodlands School Order 2007

The Manufacture and Storage of Explosives and the Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) (Amendment and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2007

The National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2007

The Deregistration and Exchange of Common Land and Greens (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007

The Works on Common Land, etc. (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2007

The Porcine Semen (Fees) (England) Regulations 2007

The Social Security (National Insurance Credits) Amendment Regulations 2007

The Sea Fishing (Prohibition on the Removal of Shark Fins) Order 2007

The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2007

The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Judge throws out World’s End case – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2007 in news by sally

“The trial of a convicted killer and sex offender who was accused of murdering two young women in Edinburgh 30 years ago has collapsed.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2007

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Asbos don’t curb bad behaviour, warns senior police officer – The Guardian

Posted September 10th, 2007 in news by sally

“A senior police officer in Britain’s ‘Asbo capital’ will raise doubts today about the effectiveness of the orders which are the centrepiece of the government’s Respect programme against antisocial behaviour.”

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The Guardian, 10th September 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk