Porn bill firm opens new front – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2008 in consumer protection, internet, pornography, special report by sally

“MBS’s disruptive popup billing software continues to cause angst, says Michael Pollitt. But is the Leeds-based company finally taking on board some of the concerns?”

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The Guardian, 24th January 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Labour facing humiliation on terror bill – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2008 in detention, news, terrorism by sally

“The government is facing defeat over its legislation to hold terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge, which is to be published today without many of the safeguards demanded by opponents.”

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The Guardian, 24th January 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

One year on: lawyers remain unconvinced of SRA potency – Legal Week

Posted January 24th, 2008 in news, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

“After 12 months of operation, senior transactional lawyers still feel detached from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) despite risk and compliance heads’ assertion that the body has been giving City firms more attention.”

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Legal Week, 24th January 2008

Source: www.legalweek.com

Commissioner of Police of Bermuda and Another v Bermuda Broadcasting Co Ltd and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted January 24th, 2008 in Bermuda, confidentiality, corruption, elections, law reports, public interest by sally

Commissioner of Police of Bermuda and Another v Bermuda Broadcasting Co Ltd and Others

Privy Council

“The public interest in the freedom of the media to disseminate information relating to those who submitted themselves for election as legislators overrode the public interest in maintaining the confidentiality of documents relating to a police investigation into allegations of corruption.”

The Times, 24th January 2008

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. 

Defence lawyers ready to seize on DNA doubts – The Times

Posted January 24th, 2008 in DNA, news by sally

“Dozens of serious criminal cases, including prosecutions for murder, rape and terrorist offences, could be in jeopardy because of growing uncertainty over a controversial DNA technique. The Times has discovered that prosecuting authorities in different parts of Britain have adopted contradictory positions on the use of the Low Copy Number (LCN) method of DNA testing, which was heavily criticised by a judge in the Omagh bombing case last month.”

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The Times, 24th January 2008

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Soft target or a fair cop? – The Times

Posted January 24th, 2008 in extradition, news by sally

“Ian Norris’s case will be the first test before Britain’s highest court of the new fast-track extradition arrangements between the United Kingdom and the US.”

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The Times, 24th January 2008

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Judge warns on Britain’s forced marriage toll – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 24th, 2008 in forced marriages, news by sally

“Official statistics on forced marriage reflect only the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of a much larger problem in Britain, a district judge has warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2008

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Excluded Sikh pupil goes to court over religious bangle ban – The Guardian

“The case of a 14-year-old Sikh girl excluded from school for wearing a religious bangle will be heard in the high court, it was decided today.”

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The Guardian, 23rd January 2008

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Police target youth criminal risk – BBC News

Posted January 24th, 2008 in crime prevention, news, police, young offenders by sally

“Young people who are believed to be at risk of becoming offenders are to be targeted in a new police initiative.”

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BBC News, 24th January 2008

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Home Office wants teens to take up ID cards – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 24th, 2008 in identity cards, news by sally

“Teenagers will be made to take up identity cards in order to open bank accounts or qualify for student funding, leaked Government documents disclose.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2008 

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Government ordered to disclose draft Iraq dossier – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2008 in freedom of information, Iraq, news, weapons by sally

“A Whitehall spin doctor may have played a greater role in the drafting of the famous dossier on Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction than the government admitted at the time, the Information Tribunal said today.”

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The Guardian, 23rd Janauary 2008

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in legislation by sally

The UK Borders Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008

The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Judges win bigger role in court funding talks – The Guardian

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in courts, judiciary, news by sally

“Britain’s most senior judge will have direct access to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to ask for money for the court system under an unprecedented deal announced today.”

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The Guardian, 23rd January 2008

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‘Inadequate’ flasher sent to jail – BBC News

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in indecent exposure, news, sentencing by sally

“A sex offender who claimed he could not be a flasher because his genitals were too small has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 23rd January 2008

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Police apply for judicial review in pay protest – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in judicial review, news, police, remuneration by sally

“Police officers have launched a courtroom bid to overturn Jacqui Smith’s decision to ignore an independent panel and cap this year’s pay award at 1.9 per cent.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd January 2008

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Four out of five violent crime suspects bailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in bail, news, violent offenders by sally

“Almost 75,000 violent crime suspects, including 10,000 sex offenders, were freed on bail last year.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd January 2008

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Revenue facing £1bn loss after losing landmark tax case – The Times

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in news, VAT by sally

“Revenue & Customs is facing a £1 billion loss after losing a landmark legal battle on VAT refunds brought by Condé Nast, the publisher of Vogue and Vanity Fair.”

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The Times, 23rd January 2008

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Joint statement by the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice on a partnership model for the operation of Her Majesty’s Courts Service – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in courts, news by sally

“The Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice have today issued a joint statement on a partnership model for the operations of Her Majesty’s Courts Service, the text of which has been issued to Parliament by way of a written ministerial statement.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd January 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Court case data CDs lost in post – BBC News

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in data protection, government departments, news by sally

“Four CDs containing personal details from court cases have gone missing in the post, the government has admitted.”

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BBC News, 23rd January 2008

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Bar Council hits back in legal aid row – The Times

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in barristers, legal aid, news by sally

“The Bar Council has hit back over accusations that it is acting illegally by encouraging barristers to boycott new legal aid contracts for the most serious trials.”

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The Times, 23rd January 2008

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