Hillingdon woman ‘falsely called man a paedophile’ – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2011 in damages, defamation, news by sally

“A woman from west London who falsely branded a neighbour a paedophile in an ‘unseemly outburst’ must pay £1,500 in compensation for slander.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2011

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Phone hacking: James Hewitt to sue News of the World – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2011 in interception, media, news, privacy by sally

“James Hewitt, the former army officer who became famous for his affair with Princess Diana, is poised to sue the News of the World for invasion of privacy.”

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The Guardian, 13th May 2011

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Government rejects ban on wild animals in circuses – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2011 in animals, licensing, news by sally

“The Coalition government today rejected a ban on wild animals in circuses in favour of a new licensing regime.”

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The Independent, 13th May 2011

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Military covenant to be enshrined in law after months of criticism – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2011 in armed forces, duty of care, news by sally

“Ministers are poised to set out details of how the ‘military covenant’ will be enshrined in law after David Cameron admitted the government had performed a U-turn on the issue after months of pressure from campaigners.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2011

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Courts issue 80 gagging orders in six years – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 16th, 2011 in injunctions, news, privacy by sally

“The rich and the famous have obtained almost 80 gagging orders in British courts in six years, blocking the publication of intimate details about their private lives, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th May 2011

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Ashleigh and Holly Robinson lose murder sentence appeal – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2011 in appeals, domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Two sisters and their boyfriends jailed for killing their father in his sleep have failed in a bid to have their jail terms reduced.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2011

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Drug laws and bans on legal highs ‘do more harm than good’ – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2011 in drug offences, health, news by sally

“The UK’s ‘outdated’ drug laws could be doing more harm than good and are failing to recognise that banning some ‘legal highs’ may have negative consequences for public health, according to the leading independent panel set up to analyse drugs policy.”

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The Guardian, 14th May 2011

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How ruffling a boy’s hair led headlong to High Court – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 16th, 2011 in damages, defamation, news by sally

“It was, according to the perpetrator, nothing more than a case of him ruffling a boy’s hair. But the gesture triggered a dispute that led all the way to the High Court.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th May 2011

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Lords to investigate judicial diversity – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2011 in diversity, inquiries, judiciary, news by sally

“The predominance of white men on court benches and calls for parliament to hold US-style confirmation hearings into the appointment of senior judges are to be investigated by peers.”

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The Guardian, 13th May 2011

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New laws to combat ‘tombstoning’ in East Yorkshire – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2011 in byelaws, local government, news by sally

“New laws have been enforced by an East Yorkshire council to try and combat people jumping into the sea from a height or ‘tombstoning’.”

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BBC News, 14th May 2011

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Torture inquiry will ‘not cover US rendition’ – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2011 in inquiries, news, rendition, torture by sally

“Campaigners condemn decision not to include ‘murky’ issue of detainee transfers in investigation as ‘only doing half the job’.”

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The Independent, 15th May 2011

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Property title fraud costs Land Registry £26m in compensation – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2011 in compensation, fraud, land registration, news by sally

“The Land Registry, the government department that logs land and property ownership in England and Wales, has paid out more than £26m since 2006 compensating victims of a recurring property fraud.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2011

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Vince Cable unveils plans for mothers and fathers to share parental leave – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2011 in consultations, maternity leave, news, paternity leave by sally

“The government is to begin consulting on plans to give both parents an extra month of leave during a baby’s first year and share out caring responsibilities.”

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The Guardian, 16th May 2011

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Lecturer jailed for student affair – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2011 in abuse of position of trust, news, sexual offences, teachers by sally

“A college lecturer who had a six-month relationship with a teenage student was today jailed for eight months.”

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The Independent, 13th May 2011

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Luton airport chemical alert man gets suspended term – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2011 in endangering safety of aircraft, news, sentencing by tracey

“A man who caused a major security alert when a chemical leaked from his holdall in the baggage area at Luton Airport has been given a suspended sentence.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2011

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Former Bar Council chair Nicholas Green QC to co-lead Brick Court – Legal week

Posted May 13th, 2011 in barristers, news by tracey

“Brick Court Chambers has named a new joint head in the wake of Jonathan Sumption QC’s appointment to the Supreme Court.”

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Legal Week, 13th May 2011

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Thames Water’s amnesty ad banned after it failed to honour promise – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2011 in advertising, news, water companies by tracey

“A Thames Water radio advert has been banned after the firm failed to honour a promise not to back-date bills for people taking part in an amnesty.”

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BBC News, 12th May 2011

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Cornish nursing home must ‘improve standards of care’ – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2011 in care homes, news by tracey

“Owners of a nursing home in Cornwall have been told to “improve standards of care” or face enforcement action, by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).”

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BBC News, 13th May 2011

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Miscarriage of justice victim sentenced for sex assault – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2011 in news, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

“A County Durham man who wrongly spent 27 years in jail for murder and rape has been given a three-year community order for sexual assault.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2011

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Phone hacking: Sienna Miller accepts £100,000 from News of the World – The Guardian

Posted May 13th, 2011 in damages, interception, news, privacy by tracey

“Actor Sienna Miller accepted £100,000 compensation from News of the World on Friday after the paper accepted unconditional liability for all her phone-hacking claims.”

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The Guardian, 13th May 2011

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