College fined after acid shower – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in health & safety, news, personal injuries by sally

“A college has been fined £14,000 after it failed to ensure the safety of a lecturer who suffered severe burns when an acid mix exploded over him.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Women given 12 years for murder – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A teenage mother who killed the father of her child will serve at least 12 years in prison for murder.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Investigation into custody death – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, police by sally

“An investigation has been launched into the death of a man who fell ill in a police van.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Procol Harum ruling is overturned – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in copyright, delay, news by sally

“Procol Harum lead singer Gary Brooker has won back full royalty rights to the band’s worldwide hit, A Whiter Shade of Pale, at London’s Court of Appeal.”

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BBC News, 4th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

FA seeks power to dock points from clubs for religious abuse – The Guardian

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, racism, sport by sally

“English football clubs could be docked points from their league campaigns as part of a new zero-tolerance policy against fans who engage in antisemitic or Islamophobic abuse, the FA said yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 4th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Cage wins libel battle over ‘stolen dog’ – The Guardian

Posted April 4th, 2008 in defamation, news by sally

“Oscar winner Nicolas Cage today won a libel action against the Daily Mail and actor Kathleen Turner over false allegations that he had twice been arrested for drink-driving and had stolen a dog.”

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The Guardian, 4th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Boyfriend of Ugg boot train death woman charged – The Times

Posted April 4th, 2008 in homicide, news, railways by sally

“The boyfriend of a woman killed by a 50mph train after her Ugg Boot caught in a level crossing was charged with manslaughter today.”

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The Times, 4th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Protection pledged for UK seas – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in environmental protection, fisheries, news by sally

“The government has published its long awaited Marine Bill, promising better protection for wildlife including a new network of nature reserves at sea.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Cruel’ badger-baiters sentenced – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in animal cruelty, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men have been given six-month suspended jail sentences after they were caught badger-baiting with dogs.”

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BBC News, 3th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sex abuse ex-scout leader jailed – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A former scout leader has been jailed for life for sexually abusing a boy for six years.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Parental guidance – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 4th, 2008 in child support, legal services, news by sally

“The vilified Child Support Agency faces abolition, but its proposed replacements could leave parents without proper legal advice.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Reform in a teacup? – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 4th, 2008 in constitutional reform, special report by sally

“The government’s ‘constitutional renewal’ proposals offer piecemeal reforms of key British institution.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Acceleration of trade mark process is welcomed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, trade marks by sally

“A proposal to shorten the period during which trade mark applications can be opposed will make the Government’s separate new fast-track trade mark process more appealing, one expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Law Lords to rule on clash of data protection and FOI laws – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 4th, 2008 in data protection, freedom of information, news by sally

“A landmark case on the compatibility of data protection and freedom of information laws was heard by the House of Lords this week. The outcome could have profound implications, according to one expert.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Alternative dispute resolution – an English viewpoint – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted April 4th, 2008 in dispute resolution, speeches by sally

“Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in corporate manslaughter, press releases by sally

“The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force this weekend (6 April).”

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Ministry of Justice, 4th April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Speech at youth crime conference – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in speeches, young offenders by sally

“Justice Minister David Hanson has given a speech at an annual youth crime conference organised by Nacro, the crime reduction charity.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd April

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Ministry of Justice capability review – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The findings of the Ministry of Justice’s Capability Review have been published by the Cabinet Office.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Attorney General paves the way for “plea negotiations” – Attorney General’s Office

Posted April 4th, 2008 in fraud, plea bargaining, press releases by sally

“The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, has announced a consultation set to examine how a framework for plea negotiations in fraud trials might work in England and Wales.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

New unified border agency launches – Home Office

Posted April 4th, 2008 in customs and excise, immigration, press releases by sally

“Border, immigration, customs and visa checks are all handled by the new UK Border Agency.”

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Home Office, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk