Man jailed for 23 years for chef murder – BBC News
“A man who murdered a chef following a classical music concert in Essex has been jailed for at least 23 years.”
BBC News, 13th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A man who murdered a chef following a classical music concert in Essex has been jailed for at least 23 years.”
BBC News, 13th December 2010
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“A gay couple from Bristol have appeared in court alleging sexual-orientation discrimination after they were refused a double room at a Cornish B&B.”
BBC News, 13th December 2010
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“Following the sentencing at Reading Crown Court, Andrew Penhale, Unit Head of the Crown Prosecution Service Organised Crime Division in the North said: ‘The significance of this prosecution is that it involves a defendant running an apparently legitimate, internet-based chemical business, which actually facilitated the wholesale trafficking of Class A drugs and the sale of other illegitimate chemicals.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 10th December 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
“Ahead of Justice Secretary, Kenneth Clarke QC MP’s appearance before the Justice Select Committee tomorrow, the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA), which represents family barristers in England and Wales, has warned of the potentially dangerous consequences of the planned cuts to civil legal aid.”
The Bar Council, 14th December 2010
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“The European arrest warrant is being used to have thousands of people flown out to face charges that wouldn’t stick in the UK.”
The Guardian, 14th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Court decision against closed hearings for parts of the London bombings inquest will not be challenged.”
Home Office, 10th December 2010
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“Three people have been sentenced to a total of eighteen and a half years for setting up bogus colleges to help illegal immigrants remain in the UK.”
Home Office, 13th December 2010
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“A ruling that a sailor missed out on promotion due to her gender is to be reviewed.”
BBC news, 10th December 2010
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The Audit and Assessment Reports (Wales) Order 2010
The Buying Agency Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2010
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2010
The Courts Act 2003 (Commencement No. 14) Order 2010
The Education and Skills Act 2008 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitory Provisions) Order 2010
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Carroll v Kynaston [2010] EWCA Civ 1404 (13 December 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Smith v ADVFN Plc & Ors [2010] EWHC 3255 (QB) (13 December 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Public Interest Lawyers v Legal Services Commission [2010] EWHC 3277 (Admin) (13 December 2010)
High Court (Patents Court)
Pfizer Health AB & Anor v Schwarz Pharma AG & Ors [2010] EWHC 3236 (Pat) (08 December 2010)
High Court (Commercial Court)
AAG Investments Ltd v BAA Airports Ltd [2010] EWHC 2844 (Comm) (09 November 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
“Last month’s green paper on legal aid proposed a ‘single gateway’ to what remains of a decimated, post-cuts legal aid scheme – a ‘simple, straightforward’ telephone service. The idea is to build on the helpline set up by the Legal Services Commission in 2004, Community Legal Advice.”
The Guardian, 13th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The first person to face a murder retrial following the discovery of new forensic evidence was convicted today.”
The Independent, 13th December 2010
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“On 4th January 2011 the standard rate of VAT will increase to 20%. This guide sets out key points of law which barristers and their clerks will need to be aware. It also responds to typical questions which the Bar Council has been asked, in order to show how the change will affect the administration of a barrister’s practice.”
The guide is available here (Word)
The Bar Council, 10th December 2010
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
The Finance Act 2009, Schedule 35 (Special Annual Allowance Charge) (Cessation of Effect) Order 2010
The Tax Avoidance Schemes (Information) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2010
The Tax Treatment of Financing Costs and Income (Available Amount) Regulations 2010
The Insurance Companies (Calculation of Profits: Policy Holders’ Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2010
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2010
The Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2010
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Larkin, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2850 (19 November 2010)
Belton, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2857 (09 November 2010)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Fry v Densham- Smith [2010] EWCA Civ 1410 (10 December 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
OTS Logistics Belgium NV & Anor v Clarke & Anor [2010] EWHC 3202 (QB) (06 December 2010)
High Court (Family Division)
C and D (Children), Re [2010] EWHC B27 (Fam) (09 November 2010)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Dawes v Treasure and Son Ltd [2010] EWHC 3218 (TCC) (10 December 2010)
Lifestyle Management Ltd. v Frater [2010] EWHC 3258 (TCC) (10 December 2010)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
“A forthcoming review of the way lawyers are trained provides an ideal opportunity to overhaul a dysfunctional system.”
The Guardian, 10th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Government has said that it will allow organisations to choose job candidates on the basis of their gender, race or disability in limited circumstances.”
OUT-LAW.com, 10th December 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“People will be given the legal right to buy threatened community assets like post offices or village shops, Communities secretary Eric Pickles will announce next week.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th December 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“An attempt to open up controversial extradition hearings to greater public scrutiny was launched in the high court today (10 December).”
The Guardian, 10th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Model and reality TV star accuses controversial comic of being a ‘bully’ towards her disabled son on Channel 4 show.”
The Guardian, 10th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk