Ban on Christian advertising was lawful, says court – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted April 24th, 2012 in advertising, media, news by sally

“The High Court has upheld the refusal of the broadcasting regulator to clear an advertisement for transmission on the grounds that it offended the prohibition on political advertising.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 24th April 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Ex-soldier found guilty of rapes – The Independent

Posted April 24th, 2012 in armed forces, assault, news, rape, recidivists by sally

“A former soldier was today convicted of a string of sex attacks during which he told one victim: ‘I don’t believe this, I’m a good-looking bloke’ when she rejected his advances.”

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The Independent, 24th April 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Sex attack victims sue cabbie John Worboys and his insurers – BBC News

Posted April 24th, 2012 in insurance, news, taxis, victims by sally

“Women who were sexually assaulted by cabbie John Worboys are suing him and his vehicle insurers, arguing he used his taxi to attack them.”

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BBC News, 24th April 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

We need a ‘beyond bars’ approach to jailing women – The Guardian

Posted April 24th, 2012 in news, prisons, sentencing, women by sally

“When women with children are sent to prison, who is being punished?”

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The Guardian, 24th April 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Two guilty of £2.3m Olympic authority fraud – BBC News

Posted April 24th, 2012 in fraud, money laundering, news, sport by sally

“Two men have been found guilty of money-laundering charges following a £2.3m fraud against the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.”

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BBC News, 24th April 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Naked men started flat fire in Wiccan ritual to get rid of negative vibes – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 24th, 2012 in arson, community service, news by sally

“Two naked men started fires in a flat as part of a pagan ritual to get rid of ‘negative vibes’, a court heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Vacancies

Posted April 24th, 2012 in by sally

The Housing Team at Garden Court seeks to recruit barristers with significant experience in housing law to meet the existing demands of our work and contribute to the expansion of our team.

Applications are invited for tenancy from practitioners of at least 5 years’ call or equivalent experience.

Garden Court Chambers is a leading multi-disciplinary set with a strong belief in human rights and social justice.

To download an application form, please visit our website:

www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk/join_us/tenancy.cfm

The closing date for applications is Thursday 7 June 2012 at 4:00pm

Garden Court is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and to encourage diversity. Applications from ethnic minority and women candidates are particularly welcome. We seek to operate a fair recruitment policy.

Third six month pupillages (Criminal)

Posted April 24th, 2012 in by sally

Chambers of Michael Hubbard QC & Karim Khalil QC

Due to a surplus of work, Chambers are now accepting applications for: Third six month pupillages (Criminal) to start April 2012

As a specialist criminal set, we offer outstanding prospects for committed and talented individuals.
Please send covering letter and CV to Quinton Newcomb, 1 Paper Buildings, Temple, London EC4Y 7EP or quintonnewcomb@onepaper.co.uk as soon as possible.

Chambers operates an equal opportunities and diversity policy

Third Six Pupil Vacancy

Posted April 24th, 2012 in by sally

3PB is a leading, established set of Barristers Chambers; with over 150 members spread over five Centres and ten Practice Groups, it also one of the largest in the UK.

Chambers’ Bournemouth centre has a long history and a reputation for high quality advice and advocacy at all levels across the Wessex region and beyond, and they are now inviting applications for a third six pupillage in General Common Law with an emphasis on Personal Injury and related areas.

Applications (by way of CV and covering letter) should be submitted by e-mail to Steve Clark, Head of Clerking at sc@3pb.co.uk. (closing date 30th April).

Chambers is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Two or three fully funded 12-month pupillages, with awards of £45,000

Posted April 24th, 2012 in by sally

An assessed mini-pupillage is an important part of our application process for pupillage. While not a requirement, it is very strongly recommended. We are likely to offer a pupillage interview to those who have not done an assessed mini-pupillage only in exceptional cases.

Contact information: Claire Halas, Chambers Administrator (Claire.Halas@11kbw.com).

Deadline for submission of applications: Pupillage applications are to be made through Pupillage Portal, in accordance with the standard Pupillage Portal timetable. Mini-pupillage applications are considered at any time.

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted April 24th, 2012 in law reports by sally

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Williams & Anor, R (on the application of) v Surrey County Council [2012] EWHC 867 (QB) (03 April 2012)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Lilleyman v Lilleyman [2012] EWHC 821 (Ch) (04 April 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 24th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Health Research Authority (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Health Research Authority (Establishment and Constitution) Amendment Order 2012

The Wiltshire Council (Arrangements for the Provision of Suitable Education) Order 2012

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Commencement No. 13) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Sir David Omand – Social media snooping powers out of date – BBC News

Posted April 24th, 2012 in intelligence services, internet, investigatory powers, news by sally

“Government surveillance has not kept up with sites like Twitter and Facebook, according to a former head of the UK’s intelligence centre GCHQ.”

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BBC News, 24th April 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Updated gambling guidance is primarily consolidation but may hint at more active enforcement – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 24th, 2012 in consultations, gambling, news by sally

“Gambling regulator the Gambling Commission is consulting on proposed changes to its guidance for licensing authorities.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th April 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

The Saajid Badat case: inching towards the US – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted April 24th, 2012 in news, plea bargaining, terrorism by sally

“On 29 February 2005, Saajid Badat pleaded guilty to a terrorist conspiracy to destroy, damage or endanger the safety of an aircraft. Badat admitted that in 2001 he had conspired with ‘the shoe bomber’ Richard Reid and a Tunisian, Nizar Trabelsi, in a plot simultaneously to act as suicide bombers in order to blow up two airliners bound for the US. For two months following his plea, Badat assisted UK investigators; however, he held back on a good deal of information.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 23rd April 2012

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

Jazz FM broadcast porn over airwaves after leaving sound fader up – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 24th, 2012 in media, news, pornography by sally

“A radio station breached the broadcasting code when it accidentally played ‘pornographic content’ during a show, according to communications watchdog Ofcom.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd April 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Dangerous dog laws to be widened to cover attacks on private land – The Guardian

Posted April 24th, 2012 in dogs, electronic monitoring, fines, news by sally

“Postal, health and social workers, meter readers and others who are attacked by dogs while lawfully on private property have been promised extra protection by ministers.”

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The Guardian, 23rd April 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Animal cruelty convictions in Wales rise 31%, says RSPCA – BBC News

Posted April 24th, 2012 in animal cruelty, news, prosecutions, Wales by sally

“The number of people who were convicted of animal cruelty in Wales increased by more than a third last year, says the RSPCA.”

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BBC News, 24th April 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Lords block legal aid bill again – The Guardian

Posted April 24th, 2012 in amendments, bills, legal aid, news, parliament by sally

“The government has suffered a fresh round of defeats in the House of Lords over austerity plans to cut legal aid, setting up a constitutional confrontation between the two houses of parliament.”

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The Guardian, 23rd April 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk