Schoolgirl victim of racist bullying says tormentor’s sentence is ‘pants’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 20th, 2009 in bullying, news, school children, sentencing by sally

“A schoolgirl driven to the brink of suicide by the taunts of a racist classmate described her tormentor’s sentence as ‘pants’ after he was allowed to walk free from court.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th August 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

ASBO for buskers who only knew two songs – The Independent

Posted August 20th, 2009 in ASBOs, news by sally

“A busking duo who tormented a Birmingham village by continuously playing just two songs have been given an ASBO banning them from performing in the area.”

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The Independent, 20th August 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Prince Charles’s architecture foundation could face investigation – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2009 in charities, news, royal family, undue influence by sally

“Charity Commission considers whether to launch inquiry after allegations prince has undue influence over direction of Foundation for the Built Environment.”

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The Guardian, 20th August 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Legal bid over temple demolition – BBC News

Posted August 20th, 2009 in historic buildings, injunctions, news, planning, Sikhism by sally

“A heritage group has started a legal challenge to try to prevent a Sikh temple in Kent from being demolished.”

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BBC News, 20th August 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

OFT proposes referral of local bus services to Competition Commission – Office of Fair Trading

Posted August 20th, 2009 in competition, press releases, transport by sally

“The OFT has today published its market study into the supply of local bus services and proposes to refer the sector to the Competition Commission (CC) for more detailed investigation.”

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Office of Fair Trading, 20th August 2009

Source: www.oft.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 20th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Booth v Oldham MBC [2009] EWCA Civ 880 (18 August 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 20th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) (No. 2) Order 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Regina (F) v Secretary of State for Justice – Times Law Reports

Posted August 20th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Regina (F) v Secretary of State for Justice

Court of Appeal

“The absence of a right of review at any time of notification requirements imposed upon offenders who had been placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely was a disproportionate interference with the right to respect for private and family life. The case for granting a declaration of incompatability was even stronger in the case of young offenders than of adult offenders.”

The Times, 20th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Slade v Slade – Times Law Reports

Posted August 20th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Slade v Slade

Court of Appeal

“When a civil court was sentencing a contemnor for conduct which had already been the subject of sentencing for a criminal conviction, it was essential that the second court should be fully informed of the factors and circumstances reflected in the first sentence.”

The Times, 20th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Migration Advisory Committee publishes report on points-based system – UK Border Agency

Posted August 20th, 2009 in immigration, press releases by sally

“The independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report answering two questions put to it by the Government earlier this year.”

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UK Border Agency, 19th August 2009

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

OFT seeks views ahead of study into advertising and pricing – Office of Fair Trading

Posted August 20th, 2009 in advertising, press releases by sally

“The OFT is to conduct a market study looking at the impact on consumers from potentially misleading advertising and pricing of goods and services, and is asking interested individuals, businesses and other organisations for their views on the scope of the study.”

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Office of Fair Trading, 19th August 2009

Source: www.oft.gov.uk

OFT to probe online advertising and pricing tactics – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 20th, 2009 in advertising, consumer protection, internet, news by sally

“Consumer protection watchdog the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will investigate online pricing tactics and internet advertising techniques that mislead consumers, it has said. It will also probe price comparison sites and behavioural advertising.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

Skype broke advertising rules with high-quality webcam demo – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 20th, 2009 in advertising, news by sally

“Internet phone company Skype should not have depicted a video call as being of such good quality in an advert because the experience was not typical, advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

Sacked bookshop staff win payout – BBC News

Posted August 20th, 2009 in contract of employment, news, unfair dismissal by sally

“Workers at a Christian bookshop chain have won a ‘substantial’ payout after being sacked, many by e-mail, by the company’s new owners, a union has said.”

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BBC News, 19th August 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

MPs seek protection of British workers by cutting influx of migrants – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in immigration, news by sally

“Tighter restrictions to curb the flow of skilled immigrants coming to Britain from outside Europe were recommended by a government committee yesterday in an effort to safeguard the position of British workers in the job market.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Directors of Fertility1st accused of ‘procuring’ and delivering sperm – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in news by sally

“Two directors of a fertility company appeared in court yesterday accused of delivering sperm to women by courier.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Nurse Susan Pope sacked from school after smacking son loses appeal against dismissal – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 20th, 2009 in children, corporal punishment, education, news, unfair dismissal by sally

“Susan Pope, the nurse sacked from a leading public school after smacking her son in her own home, has lost her claim for unfair dismissal.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Crunch victims use anti-stalking laws to challenge ‘greedy’ banks – The Independent

Posted August 20th, 2009 in banking, harassment, news by sally

“Anti-stalking laws are being successfully used by people hit by the credit crunch to stop demands for payment from their banks, The Independent has learnt.”

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The Independent, 20th August 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Injured Marine fighting for compensation says Prince Harry backs him – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in armed forces, compensation, news, personal injuries by sally

“A severely injured Royal Marine who says he has the full support of his friend, Prince Harry, took on the Ministry of Defence yesterday in a campaign to win better compensation for his injuries.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Probation Service boss Phil Wheatley wants fewer community sentences – The Times

Posted August 20th, 2009 in community service, news by sally

“Community sentences should be replaced by fines for thousands of offenders, the head of the Probation Service says.”

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The Times, 20th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk