Farmer spared jail over ‘cannibal’ pigs – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2010 in animal cruelty, news, sentencing by sally

“A pig farmer whose starving animals were kept in such appalling conditions that they resorted to cannibalism has been spared a prison sentence, prosecutors said today.”

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The Independent, 30th September 2010

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Speeding drink-driver jailed for fatal M4 crash – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2010 in alcohol abuse, dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A drink-driver who caused a fatal crash at speeds of more than 100mph on the M4 in Berkshire has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.”

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BBC News, 1st October 2010

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Ex-teacher sentenced for child pornography offences – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2010 in indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing by sally

“A former schoolteacher who used his work laptop to view child pornography was given a three-year community order today.”

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The Independent, 30th September 2010

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Teenage driver locked up for killing boy – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2010 in careless driving, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A speeding teenage driver who collided with a 10-year-old boy and left him dying in the road as he fled the scene was sentenced to 30 months in a young offenders’ institution today.”

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The Independent, 30th September 2010

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Hertfordshire park rapist jailed for public protection – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2010 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man who raped a 17-year-old girl in a Hertfordshire park when she intervened in an argument, has been jailed for ‘public protection’, a judge said.”

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BBC News, 1st October 2010

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Fair ride owner fined after men injured at Silverstone – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2010 in health & safety, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who owned a faulty fairground ride at the British Grand Prix has been fined £3,000 after two people were injured when they were thrown from it.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2010

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 1st, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Novartis AG & Anor v Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 1039 (29 September 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

MXL, R (on the application of) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWHC 2397 (Admin) (30 September 2010)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Anfield (UK) Ltd v Bank of Scotland Plc & Ors [2010] EWHC 2374 (Ch) (24 September 2010)

Shepherd v Williamson & Anor [2010] EWHC 2375 (Ch) (24 September 2010)

Fearns (t/a “Autopaint International”) v Anglo-Dutch Paint & Chemical Company Ltd & Ors [2010] EWHC 2366 (Ch) (23 September 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

DFT v TFD [2010] EWHC 2335 (QB) (27 September 2010) 

Source: www.bailii.org

Sham marriage gang jailed for 14 years – UK Border Agency

Posted October 1st, 2010 in immigration, marriage, press releases by sally

“Seven people involved in a large scale sham marriage scam to try and beat UK immigration rules have been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court.”

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UK Border Agency, 30th September 2010

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Air stewardess jailed for cocaine smuggling – UK Border Agency

Posted October 1st, 2010 in drug trafficking, news, sentencing by sally

“A South African Airways flight attendant who tried to smuggle cocaine into the UK hidden in her bra and knickers has been jailed for 7 years.”

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UK Border Agency, 27th September 2010

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Supreme Court ‘under review’ as legal quangos face axe – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 1st, 2010 in news, Supreme Court by sally

“Solicitors have voiced deep concern about the future of the Supreme Court, after it appeared on a leaked list of public institutions and quangos facing review or abolition by the coalition government.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 30th September 2010

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Law Society wins family tender challenge – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 1st, 2010 in family courts, Law Society, legal aid, news, tenders by sally

“The Law Society has won its High Court challenge to the Legal Services Commission’s family tender process.”

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Law Society’s Gazette. 30th September 2010

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Footballer told he is not famous enough to avoid jury service – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2010 in juries, news by sally

“As a former Welsh international and captain of League One side Plymouth Argyle, professional footballer Carl Fletcher obviously felt he had joined the ranks of the celebrity VIP. So when he was called to perform jury service he fully expected to be afforded star treatment and excused from sitting. But when he tried to explain to a judge why it was inappropriate for him to be called, he was informed in no uncertain terms that he simply was not famous enough to get special dispensation.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th September 2010

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Comedian wins legal battle to joke about divorce – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2010 in divorce, freedom of expression, human rights, injunctions, news by sally

“A stand-up comedian is finally allowed to joke about his ex-wife on stage after winning a bitter legal dispute in which she tried to gag him.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2010

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Court rules UK child maintenance laws discriminated against same-sex couples – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2010 in child support, civil partnerships, homosexuality, news by sally

“The European Court of Human Rights has declared that rules on child maintenance prior to introduction of the Civil Partnership Act discriminated against those in same-sex relationships.”

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The Guardian, 30th September 2010

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Carer jailed for defrauding Worcester man of £300,000 – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2010 in care workers, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“A carer who defrauded an elderly man of about £300,000 has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2010

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New checks call after rail death in Essex – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2010 in health & safety, inquests, news, railways by sally

“A coroner has called for new safety checks after hearing how an Essex rail worker was fatally injured when a ‘poorly welded’ basket fell on to him.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2010

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Ambulance-chasing lawyers facing curbs in review of health and safety rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2010 in fees, health & safety, legal services, news, personal injuries by sally

“A review of health and safety laws by a Tory peer is understood to recommend that the activities of personal injury and negligence lawyers should be curbed. The recommendation is one of 40 in a review of health and safety legislation by Lord Young of Graffham, a former trade secretary in Margaret Thatcher’s Government.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2010

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Nurse jailed for murdering elderly parents – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2010 in murder, news, nurses, sentencing by sally

“A nurse found guilty of using ‘extreme violence’ to murder her elderly parents was jailed for life today with a minimum term of 18 years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2010

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Equality law rendered ‘toothless’ by coalition review – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2010 in equality, news by sally

“The Equality Act has been rendered ‘virtually toothless’ by the government’s admission that only part of the legislation will be implemented when it comes into effect tomorrow, according to campaigners.”

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The Guardian, 30th September 2010

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Police surveillance of Muslims set up with ‘no regard for law’ – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2010 in closed circuit television, investigatory powers, Islam, news, police by sally

“A secret police operation to place thousands of Muslims living in Birmingham under permanent surveillance was implemented with virtually no consultation, oversight or regard for the law, a report found today.”

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The Guardian, 30th September 2010

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