Teenager jailed for 20-minute attack on dog – The Independent

“A teenager was starting a 16-week sentence today after being caught on CCTV kicking and punching a dog in a 20-minute attack.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2010

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Prisoners paid £1m in late-release compensation – The Independent

Posted August 5th, 2010 in compensation, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, release on licence by sally

“Prisoners were given more than £1 million in compensation after being released late from jail over the last three years, figures showed today.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2010

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Can we address miscarriages of justice that occurred before our time? – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in Criminal Cases Review Commission, miscarriage of justice, news by sally

“The recent death of Martin Beales, author who exonerated a notorious lawyer who was hanged in 1922, raises questions over righting long-gone alleged wrongs.”

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The Guardian, 5th August 2010

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 5th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Education and Inspections Act 2006 and Education and Skills Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) (England) Regulations 2010

The Charities Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5, Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Savings) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Sale of Electricity by Local Authorities (England and Wales) Regulations 2010

The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2010

The Toys (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010

The Academy Conversions (Transfer of School Surpluses) Regulations 2010

The Education (Individual Pupil Information) (Prescribed Persons) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Disclosure of Information by SOCA) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Call for ‘urgent action’ on children’s services – Law Society’s Gazette

“A group of 18 legal, medical and child care organisations has called for urgent action to reform the delivery of court services to children in family proceedings.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 5th August 2010

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High Court considers hyperlinked pages as context in defamation case – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 5th, 2010 in defamation, internet, news by sally

“The High Court has examined material on pages linked to from an allegedly defamatory online article to help it decide the meaning of the piece.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th August 2010

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Singing pensioner faces jail after breaching Asbo – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 5th, 2010 in ASBOs, news, sentencing by sally

“A pensioner who has terrorised his neighbours for 15 years faces prison after breaching an Asbo by singing ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ outside their homes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010

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Legal rights for some, if some people say so – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in consultations, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Recent rulings that equivocally defend our democratic rights contrast with the government’s shallow pledges on legal aid.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Ex-MP to sue successor over ‘expense claim libel’ – BBC News

Posted August 5th, 2010 in defamation, elections, expenses, news by sally

“A former Conservative Sussex MP is to take the man who beat him at the general election to court over comments he made about his expenses claims.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2010

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Government shelves domestic violence prevention scheme – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in crime prevention, domestic violence, news by sally

“A scheme to protect women from domestic abuse by removing violent partners from the family home has been shelved by the government, sparking fears that public protection is being put at risk by the coalition’s cuts programme.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Legal aid clients left in limbo after payment changes – BBC News

Posted August 5th, 2010 in asylum, immigration, legal aid, legal representation, legal services, news by sally

“Hundreds of lawyers no longer advise vulnerable clients as changes in legal aid payments have forced many to abandon the work, the BBC has learned.”

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BBC News, 5th August 2010

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Damilola Taylor killer to be freed despite posing ‘high risk’ – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in early release, homicide, news, probation, sentencing by sally

“One of the killers of Damilola Taylor will be released early from prison, despite showing no remorse at his trial and probation reports stating he posed ‘a high risk’ of attacking more people.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk