Koran-protest US pastor Terry Jones banned from UK – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 21st, 2011 in freedom of expression, immigration, inciting religious hatred, news by sally

“The American pastor who sparked a global controversy when he threatened to burn the Koran has been banned from entering Britain by the Home Office.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th January

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Dog row shooting neighbour jailed for 18 years – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in attempted murder, attempts, firearms, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who shot his neighbours in a row over their Rottweiler-mastiff dog has been jailed for 18 years.”

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BBC News, 21st January 2011

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Rochdale child rapist Neil Traynor jailed indefinitely – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A 35-year-old man has been jailed indefinitely for sexually abusing two young girls in Rochdale.”

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BBC News, 21st January 2011

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Terror suspect Abid Naseer US extradition approved – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in extradition, news, terrorism by sally

“A judge in London has approved the extradition to the US of an alleged al-Qaeda operative accused of planning attacks in the UK and America.”

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BBC News, 21st January 2011

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How to prepare for a pupillage interview – The Guardian

Posted January 21st, 2011 in news, pupillage by sally

“East Anglian Chambers barrister Rupert Myers is responsible for interviewing pupillage applicants. He passes on some tips.”

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The Guardian, 21st January 2011

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Brother of Harry Potter star jailed for attacking her – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 21st, 2011 in assault, domestic violence, news, sentencing by sally

“The brother of a Harry Potter star has been jailed for six months for a ‘prolonged and nasty’ attack in which she was beaten and branded a ‘slag’ for dating a non-Muslim.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st January 2011

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Former Harlequins physio Steph Brennan overturns Bloodgate ban – The Guardian

Posted January 21st, 2011 in disciplinary procedures, news, physiotherapists, professional conduct, sport by sally

“The former Harlequins physiotherapist Steph Brennan has won a high court battle over the Health Professions Council’s decision to strike him off for his part in the Bloodgate affair.”

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The Guardian, 21st January 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 21st, 2011 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Miskovic & Anor v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Rev 1) [2011] EWCA Civ 16 (20 January 2011)

Swain- Masonn & Ors v Mills & Reeve (a firm) [2011] EWCA Civ 14 (20 January 2011)

Rohlig (UK) Ltd v Rock Unique Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 18 (20 January 2011)

Bellway Homes Ltd v Beazer Homes Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 15 (20 January 2011)

Crema v Cenkos Securities Plc [2010] EWCA Civ 10 (20 January 2011)

Nokia GmbH v IPCOM GmbH & Co KG [2011] EWCA Civ 6 (20 January 2011)

Amberley (UK) Ltd v West Sussex County Council [2011] EWCA Civ 11 (20 January 2011)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Twomey & Ors, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 8 (20 January 2011)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Tesler v Government of the United States of America [2011] EWHC 52 (Admin) (20 January 2011)

Griffin, R (on the application of) v London City Airport Ltd. [2011] EWHC 53 (Admin) (20 January 2011)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Singapore Airlines Ltd & Anor v Buck Consultants Ltd [2011] EWHC 59 (Ch) (20 January 2011)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Spring Finance Ltd v HS Real Company LLC [2011] EWHC 57 (Comm) (20 January 2011)

Novasen SA v Alimenta SA [2011] EWHC 49 (Comm) (19 January 2011)

Nordea Bank Norge Asa & Anor v Unicredit Corporate Banking SPA & Anor [2011] EWHC 30 (Comm) (19 January 2011)

Source: www.bailii.org

Great Yarmouth drug dealers’ sentences increased – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in drug trafficking, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men jailed for supplying cocaine in Great Yarmouth have had their ‘unduly lenient’ sentences increased.”

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BBC News, 20th Janaury 2011

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Proposals for reform of civil litigation funding and costs in England and Wales: Lord Justice Jackson response – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted January 21st, 2011 in civil justice, consultations, costs, legal aid, press releases by sally

“Lord Justice Jackson has sent the Lord Chancellor his response to the Ministry of Justice consultation paper on civil litigation funding and costs. The consultation closes on 14 February 2011.”

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Judiciary of England & Wales, 20th January 2011

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

New Code of Conduct for the Bar now out to consultation – Bar Standards Board

Posted January 21st, 2011 in barristers, press releases, professional conduct by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published its final consultation paper on the proposed new Code of Conduct for the Bar.”

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Bar Standards Board, 20th January 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Birmingham Bupa home fined over strangled woman – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in care homes, fines, health & safety, news by sally

“A Birmingham care home has been fined £150,000 after one of its residents was accidentally strangled by the seatbelt of her wheelchair.”

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BBC News, 19th January 2011

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My legal hero: Lord Leslie Scarman – The Guardian

Posted January 21st, 2011 in judges, news by sally

“The man best known for conducting the Brixton riots inquiry has a greater legacy – his work to introduce human rights legislation in the UK – by Ruth Deech.”

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The Guardian, 20th January 2011

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Government forced to make statement on detention of terror suspects – The Guardian

Posted January 21st, 2011 in detention, news, terrorism by sally

“Minister confirms government will not extend power to detain terror suspects for up to 28 days without charge when it lapses on Monday after urgent question by Ed Balls.”

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The Guardian, 20th January 2011

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Carer who ‘bullied’ elderly auctioneer loses battle for £2.3million share of his fortune – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 21st, 2011 in estoppel, misrepresentation, news, undue influence by sally

“A ‘dictatorial’ carer who bullied an elderly auctioneer who sold the Duchess of Windsor’s jewellery lost a court battle for a £2.3million share of his fortune after she was condemned as a brazen liar by a judge.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th January 2011

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Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station activists sentenced – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in conspiracy, demonstrations, news, sentencing, trespass by sally

“Two activists who planned to shut down a power station in Nottinghamshire have been given community orders.”

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BBC News, 18th January 2011

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Barclays’ £60m compensation bill – BBC News

Posted January 21st, 2011 in compensation, financial advice, news by sally

“Thousands of people investing their retirement savings were given poor advice by Barclays, which must now pay millions of pounds in compensation.”

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BBC News, 18th January 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk