‘Tie-break’ system could bring more diversity among judges – Ken Clarke – The Guardian

Posted January 19th, 2012 in diversity, judiciary, news by sally

“Progress in appointing women and members of ethnic minorities as judges has been far too slow and a ‘tie-break’ procedure favouring such candidates should be adopted, the justice secretary has told the House of Lords.”

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The Guardian, 19th January 2012

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Phone hacking cases to be settled – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 19th, 2012 in interception, media, news, telecommunications by sally

“Several phone hacking victims suing News International are expected to have their claims settled today in a series of payouts which could cost the company millions of pounds.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th January 2012

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Bark but no bite: Dangerous Dogs Act in spotlight as attacks rise – The Guardian

Posted January 19th, 2012 in dogs, legislation, news by sally

“Ministers urged to tackle irresponsible owners through compulsory microchipping and the return of the dog licence.”

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The Guardian, 18th January 2012

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NHS trusts ordered to remove ‘no win, no fee’ adverts – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 19th, 2012 in advertising, hospitals, news, personal injuries, solicitors by sally

“Hospitals are being instructed to remove advertisements for personal injury lawyers featured in NHS leaflets issued to patients, it has emerged.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th January 2012

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‘Too lenient’ paedophile sentences to be reviewed – BBC News

Posted January 19th, 2012 in appeals, attorney general, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“Three people jailed for their part in a paedophile ring could have their sentences reviewed because they may have been ‘unduly lenient’.”

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BBC News, 18th January 2012

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Everything’s free in America (copyrighted material not included) – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted January 19th, 2012 in copyright, extradition, human rights, news by sally

“It seems appropriate, on the day when Wikipedia shut down for 24 hours to protest against US anti-piracy legislation, to talk about piracy (in the copyright sense) and what role human rights law has to play in the perpetual battle against it.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 18th January 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com