Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 10th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Flavourings in Food (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ford Prison) (Revocation) Regulations 2011

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Ford Prison) (Revocation) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Opening up public bodies to public scrutiny – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 10th, 2011 in freedom of information, government departments, news by sally

“New plans to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) to open up government and other bodies to public scrutiny, were unveiled by the Ministry of Justice today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 7th January 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BPP caves in to pressure with fast-track LPC for all – The Lawyer

Posted January 10th, 2011 in legal education, news by sally

“BPP Law School has bowed to student demands by becoming the first LPC provider to launch a fast-track LPC to all students, beginning in August 2011.”

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The Lawyer, 10th January 2011

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Ballet teacher sentenced for abducting boy – The Independent

Posted January 10th, 2011 in abuse of position of trust, kidnapping, news, sentencing, teachers by sally

“A ballet teacher who flouted a police order not to continue her inappropriate relationship with a talented and vulnerable 15-year-old boy dancer was handed a suspended jail term today.”

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The Independent, 7th January 2011

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Twitter endorsements face OFT clampdown – The Guardian

Posted January 10th, 2011 in advertising, internet, news by sally

“Watchdog says online companies who did not disclose paid-for promotions by celebrities and bloggers were deceptive.”

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The Guardian, 9th January 2011

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Undercover officer ‘switched sides’ in power station trial – The Independent

Posted January 10th, 2011 in Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, evidence, news, police, trespass by sally

“The trial of six people accused of trying to shut down one of Britain’s biggest power stations has collapsed amid claims that an undercover policeman who infiltrated their group offered to give evidence on their behalf.”

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The Independent, 10th January 2011

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Contempt of court: a matter of legal judgment – The Guardian

Posted January 10th, 2011 in contempt of court, news by sally

“UK law on contempt applies to any publication that creates ‘a substantial risk’ of prejudicing the course of justice.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2011

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Disability benefit cuts ‘could breach human rights law’ – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2011 in benefits, disabled persons, human rights, news by sally

“New assessment tests are planned to help the government decide where to make cuts in disability benefits.”

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BBC News, 8th January 2011

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Law ‘will keep Queen’s head on stamps’ – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2011 in news, postal service by sally

“A law is set to be passed guaranteeing that UK stamps will continue to feature the Queen’s head – even if Royal Mail enters foreign hands.”

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BBC News, 9th January 2011

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Control orders deal will see end to house arrest – The Guardian

Posted January 10th, 2011 in control orders, news, terrorism by sally

“A tripartite meeting between David Cameron, Nick Clegg and the home secretary, Theresa May, appears to have agreed a replacement regime for control orders that will see an end to house arrest and a greater assumption that suspects will be prosecuted.”

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The Guardian, 9th January 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Top judges to take centre stage in busy year for the Supreme Court – The Lawyer

Posted January 10th, 2011 in news, Supreme Court by sally

“As the High Court deals with a flood of cases spinning out of the global recession, senior judges in the Supreme Court can also expect their diaries to be hectic in 2011.”

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The Lawyer, 10th January 2011

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Patient sues Croydon out-of-hours doctor over leg loss – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2011 in doctors, negligence, news by sally

“A man who had his leg amputated is suing a former out-of-hours doctor who failed to diagnose a blood clot.”

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BBC News, 10th January 2011

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Royal Family granted new right of secrecy – The Independent

Posted January 10th, 2011 in freedom of information, news, royal family by sally

“The Royal Family is to be granted absolute protection from public scrutiny in a controversial legal reform designed to draw a veil of secrecy over the affairs of the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William.”

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The Independent, 8th January 2011

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Second inquest into death of youngest person to die in custody begins – The Guardian

Posted January 10th, 2011 in death in custody, inquests, news, young offenders by sally

“A second inquest into the death of the youngest person to die in custody begins today after a high court battle. Adam Rickwood was just 14 when he died in August 2004. He was found hanging in his cell in Hassockfield Secure Training Centre (STC), County Durham, hours after he was restrained by staff.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk