Knife killer jailed for life – The Independent

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“A knife killer was jailed for life today in what is thought to be the first case to be dealt with under tough new sentencing powers.”

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The Independent, 21st September 2010

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Baby P mother denied inquest representation funding – BBC News

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in inquests, legal aid, legal representation, news by sally

“Baby Peter’s mother and her boyfriend have been denied public funding to be represented at any resumed inquest into the child’s death.”

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BBC News, 21st September 2010

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 21st, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Foodstuffs Suitable for People Intolerant to Gluten (England) Regulations 2010

The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (England) Regulations 2010

The Special Restrictions on Adoptions from Abroad (Haiti) Order 2010

The Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network or Service) Order 2010

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cofton Park Birmingham) Regulations 2010

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bellahouston Park Glasgow) Regulations 2010

The M56 Motorway (Junction 10 Eastbound Exit Slip Road) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Merseyside Police CS face spray man awarded £4,000 – BBC News

Posted September 21st, 2010 in compensation, news, personal injuries, police by sally

“A schizophrenic man who suffered burns when a police officer sprayed him in the face with CS spray has been awarded £4,000 in compensation.”

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BBC News, 20th September 2010

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Magistrates in doubt as summary justice rises? – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 21st, 2010 in cautions, fines, news, police, reports by sally

“Magistrates could be ‘consigned to history’ because of a massive rise in the proportion of criminals escaping with out-of-court punishments, a think tank warns today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2010

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Inns’ ups and downs – The Lawyer

Posted September 21st, 2010 in barristers, inns of court, news by sally

“The Chancery bar has shown its value and resilience during the recession and is in good shape to meet the challenges of the future.”

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The Lawyer, 20th September 2010

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Children ‘used as ammunition’ in separations – The Guardian

Posted September 21st, 2010 in children, divorce, news, speeches by sally

“Parents who split up are damaging their children’s welfare by using them as ‘ammunition’ in the separation process, according to England’s most senior family court judge.”

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The Guardian, 21st September 2010

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Baby P clinic doctor Kim Holt to sue NHS – BBC News

Posted September 20th, 2010 in doctors, employment, hospitals, news, personal injuries by sally

“A doctor who raised concerns about the clinic where Baby P was seen days before his death is suing the NHS, claiming she was forced out of her job.”

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BBC News, 20th September 2010

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Live Q&A: How to get a pupillage – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2010 in news, pupillage by sally

“Is the pupillage hunt causing you to get your briefs in a twist? Let our live Q&A experts bring some order, order to your trials. Monday from 1pm.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2010

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Courts should be a last resort says minister – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 20th, 2010 in arbitration, dispute resolution, news by sally

“Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said that more use should be made of mediation as an alternative to using courts in civil and family justice disputes.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 20th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Health & Safety Executive v Wolverhampton County Council [2010] EWCA Civ 1025 (30 July 2010)

Gourisaria v Gourisaria [2010] EWCA Civ 1019 (13 August 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Town halls could be used for court cases – The Independent

Posted September 20th, 2010 in courts, local government, news by sally

“Town Halls could be hired out as courts to raise money for councils and increase the speed of justice, local authorities have suggested.”

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The Independent, 18th September 2010

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Quality of legal aid is as important as access to a lawyer – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2010 in legal aid, legal representation, news by sally

“Justice for vulnerable clients can be frustrated when lawyers are not up to the job.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Former soldiers could make community service tougher for offenders – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2010 in armed forces, community service, news, probation by sally

“A ‘dads’ army’ of former soldiers would run community service programmes for offenders under a radical cost-cutting privatisation plan that has shocked unions.”

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The Guardian, 19th September 2010

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Two men convicted over illegal sperm donor firm – The Independent

Posted September 20th, 2010 in assisted reproduction, embryology, licensing, news by sally

“Two men are facing jail after they were convicted yesterday of running an illegal fertility company that gave women access to sperm donors. Nigel Woodforth, 43, ran the operation from the basement of his home in Reading, Berkshire, with 49-year-old Ricky Gage. A jury at Southwark Crown Court, in south London, convicted both men of three counts each of providing sperm without a licence or third-party agreement.”

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The Independent, 18th September 2010

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Inquest opens into death of barrister killed in armed siege – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2010 in barristers, firearms, inquests, inquiries, news, unlawful killing by sally

“An inquest will open today into the death of a wealthy barrister shot dead by police during an armed siege in London.”

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The Guardian, 20th September 2010

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CPS pays compensation over sex assault case – The Independent

Posted September 20th, 2010 in compensation, Crown Prosecution Service, damages, news, sexual offences, trials, victims by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service has agreed to pay £16,000 compensation to a woman over the handling of a serious sexual assault allegation, it was reported today.”

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The Independent, 20th September 2010

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Ex-altar boy cleared of murdering vicar, 81 – The Independent

Posted September 17th, 2010 in murder, news, retrials, sexual offences by sally

“A former altar boy was found not guilty at his re-trial today of murdering an elderly vicar he accused of sexually abusing him.”

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The Independent, 17th September 2010

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Driver jailed after Oxfordshire man dies in crash – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2010 in dangerous driving, homicide, news, road traffic offences, sentencing by sally

“A man who caused a crash that killed an Oxfordshire man, then drove from the scene and later lied to police, has begun a five-year jail term.”

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BBC News, 17th September 2010

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Essex Police ‘dismissed sex attack victim’ – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2010 in complaints, mental health, news, police, sexual offences, victims by sally

“Essex Police failed to investigate sexual assaults because the victim was not believed due to her history of mental illness, a watchdog has said.”

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BBC News, 17th September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk