Councils get ‘Al Capone’ power to seize assets over minor offences – The Times

Posted October 28th, 2009 in news by sally

“Draconian police powers designed to deprive crime barons of luxury lifestyles are being extended to councils, quangos and agencies to use against the public, The Times has learnt.”

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The Times, 28th October 2009

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Mandelson to press on with cutting internet links for download pirates – The Times

Posted October 28th, 2009 in news by sally

“Lord Mandelson will say today that he intends to press ahead with controversial measures to cut off the internet connections of people caught downloading pirated music, films or television programmes.”

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The Times, 28th October 2009

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More than one in 10 people on DNA database for first time – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 28th, 2009 in data protection, DNA, news, police by sally

“Police forces in England and Wales have taken the profiles of 5.5 million people, meaning the proportion of the population on the system has passed a tenth for the first time.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2009

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Secrecy bid over detainees’ case – BBC News

Posted October 28th, 2009 in closed material, damages, detention, disclosure, intelligence services, news by sally

“Lawyers for MI5 and MI6 have launched an unprecedented attempt to stop secret material being disclosed during a case brought by ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees.”

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BBC News, 27th October 2009

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Jewish school JFS refused to admit boy on religious grounds, court told – The Guardian

Posted October 28th, 2009 in news, race discrimination, religious discrimination, school admissions by sally

“Britain’s most successful Jewish school told the supreme court today it had discriminated against a 12-year-old boy on religious rather than racial grounds.”

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The Guardian, 27th October 2009

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Marco Pierre White allowed to sue London lawyers over seizure of papers by wife – The Times

Posted October 28th, 2009 in news by sally

“Marco Pierre White, the TV chef, can proceed with suing a top London firm of divorce lawyers after senior judges ruled that they had a case to answer over the seizure of his private documents.”

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The Times, 28th October 2009

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Lord Chief Justice – BBC Law in Action

Posted October 28th, 2009 in judges, news by sally

“Law in Action speaks to Lord Igor Judge, who gives his first interview since taking up the post last year.”

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BBC Law in Action, 27th October 2009

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Arms protester on police spotter card was alleged infiltrator for BAE – The Guardian

Posted October 28th, 2009 in demonstrations, investigatory powers, news, police by sally

“The 2005 spotter card, published by the Guardian this week, contains a photograph of Martin Hogbin, who was national co-ordinator for the Campaign against the Arms Trade. He was later accused of supplying information to a company linked to BAE’s security department, but denied the allegation.”

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The Guardian, 27th October 2009

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Moves to stop infidelity as defence for murder defeated – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 28th, 2009 in murder, news, provocation by sally

“Peers have thrown out planned legislation to stop murder suspects claiming so-called crimes of passion in order to restrict their convictions to manslaughter.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th October 2009

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Statutory Instruments are often used to slip through controversial laws – The Times

Posted October 28th, 2009 in news by sally

“Most people assume that parliamentary approval involves MPs trooping through division lobbies to signal their assent on a piece of legislation.”

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The Times, 28th October 2009

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Baby P death: lodger wins sentence appeal – The Independent

Posted October 27th, 2009 in appeals, child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

“One of the three people jailed over the death of Baby P won an appeal against his indefinite sentence today.”

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The Independent, 27th October 2009

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted October 27th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009

The Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Regulations 2009

The Energy Act 2008 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009

The Offshore Gas Storage and Unloading (Licensing) Regulations 2009

The Offshore Exploration (Petroleum, and Gas Storage and Unloading) (Model Clauses) Regulations 2009

The Registration of Marriages etc. (Electronic Communications and Electronic Storage) Order 2009

The Food Labelling (Nutrition Information) (Wales) Regulations 2009

The Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Wales) Order 2009

The Persons Providing Education at Further Education Institutions in Wales (Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Culture minister confirms court oversight for UK disconnections – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 27th, 2009 in copyright, internet, news, penalties by sally

“UK internet users will not be disconnected from the internet for illegal file sharing without a court’s involvement, a Government minister has pledged. Culture minister Ben Bradshaw has told MPs that there would be a ‘strict’ process involving the courts.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th October 2009

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Jewish case may hit other schools – BBC News

Posted October 27th, 2009 in news, race discrimination, school admissions by sally

“The case of a Jewish school accused of breaching race relations laws over admissions could have ramifications for other faith schools, ministers say.”

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BBC News, 27th October 2009

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 27th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Clear Channel UK Ltd, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham [2009] EWCA Civ 2142 (27 October 2009)

Trustees Ltd v Papakyriacou & Anor [2009] EWCA Civ 1089 (27 October 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Those in power tread a crooked moral line – The Times

Posted October 27th, 2009 in news by sally

“Exercising power is tricky. Before you have it, you may entertain shockingly naive notions about how easy it will be, the way it will feel and what you’re going to do with it.”

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The Times, 27th October 2009

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Met hired lawyers to contest the findings of G20 protest inquiry – The Guardian

Posted October 27th, 2009 in demonstrations, news, police by sally

“Scotland Yard’s most senior officer in charge of policing protests said today [26.10.09] that he would support a government inspectorate which has proposed a radical overhaul of public order policing.”

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The Guardian, 26th October 2009

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Bar Council Officers 2010 – The Bar Council

Posted October 27th, 2009 in barristers, news by sally

“The Bar Council has announced the election of its new officers for 2010.”

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The Bar Council, 26th October 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

A Judicial Perspective on the Conduct of Claims in the Current Climate – Speech by Lord Neuberger

Posted October 27th, 2009 in civil justice, speeches by sally

http://www.judiciary.gov.uk/media/speeches/2009/speech-lord-neuberger-26102009

Speech by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls

Butterworths’ Financial Institutions Litigation Conference, 23rd October 2009

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Lord Chief Justice warns of ‘mayhem’ over lack of legal aid for civil courts – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 27th, 2009 in civil justice, legal aid, news by sally

“The Lord Chief Justice has warned of ‘mayhem’ if people involved in disputes are priced out of the civil court system because legal aid is not available.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2009

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