Abortion site hacker James Jeffery jailed – The Independent

Posted April 16th, 2012 in abortion, computer crime, news, sentencing by sally

“A computer ‘whiz kid’ who broke into the website of Britain’s biggest abortion provider has been jailed for two years and eight months.”

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The Independnet, 13th April 2012

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Judges signal distaste for Theresa May’s human rights reform – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 16th, 2012 in deportation, human rights, immigration, news by sally

“Judges have fired a warning shot against Theresa May’s plan to stop foreign criminals abusing human rights laws.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th April 2012

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London cab firm drivers told to defy bus lane law – The Guardian

Posted April 16th, 2012 in news, road traffic, taxis, transport by sally

“London’s biggest taxi company and Transport for London (TfL) are on collision course after the company’s chairman instructed his 4,000 drivers to defy the law and use bus lanes.”

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The Guardian, 16th April 2012

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Mother sentenced after leaving dead baby in Manchester garden – The Independent

Posted April 16th, 2012 in child cruelty, concealing birth, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman who placed the body of her newborn baby in her friend’s garden has walked free from court.”

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The Independent, 13th April 2012

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Serial offenders repeatedly escape with cautions – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 16th, 2012 in cautions, news, persistent offenders by sally

“Thousands of serial offenders are being repeatedly let off with a caution, magistrates have warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th April 2012

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted April 16th, 2012 in law reports by sally

High Court (Administrative Court)

Taylor & Ors v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2012] EWHC 684 (Admin) (22 March 2012)

Shutt & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2012] EWHC 851 (Admin) (11 April 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Conmen jailed over fake sheikh scam – The Independent

Posted April 13th, 2012 in fraud, news, sentencing by tracey

” Conmen who pretended to be sheikhs to trick a finance company out of £1.5 million were jailed today at the Old Bailey.”

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The Independent, 12th April 2012

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Alan Evans jailed for causing death by dangerous driving of son Bailey, 5 – BBC News

Posted April 13th, 2012 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by tracey

“A father who caused the death of his five-year-old son by dangerous driving has been jailed for 21 months. Alan Lloyd Paul Evans, 34, of Wrexham, was also banned from driving for five years at Mold Crown Court after previously admitting the offence.”

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BBC News, 13th April 2012

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NightJack blogger files claim against the Times over email hacking – The Guardian

“Detective seeks aggravated damages from paper for breach of confidence, misuse of private information and deceit.”

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The Guardian, 13th April 2012

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Withers’ bid to take client money dispute to Supreme Court rejected – The Lawyer

Posted April 13th, 2012 in appeals, client accounts, fees, law firms, news, Supreme Court by tracey

“Withers has been refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court a dispute brought against it over client money.”

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The Lawyer, 11th April 2012

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted April 13th, 2012 in legislation by tracey

The Ouse and Humber Drainage Board Order 2012

Advanced SearchThe Needham and Laddus Internal Drainage Board Order 2012

The Cowick and Snaith Internal Drainage Board Order 2012

Advanced SearchThe Axe Brue Internal Drainage Board Order 2012

The North Devon (Electoral Changes) Order 2012

The Parochial Fees and Scheduled Matters Amending Order 2012

The Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Command Papers – official-documents.gov.uk

Posted April 13th, 2012 in parliamentary papers by tracey

Statute law repeals: nineteenth report draft Statute Law (Repeals) Bill, Cm 8330 (PDF)

Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk

The Family Justice Modernisation Programme: Fourth update – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted April 13th, 2012 in civil justice, family courts, reports by tracey

“Following the final report of the Family Justice Review, the Lord Chief Justice and the President of the Family Division have appointed Mr Justice Ryder as Judge in Charge of the Modernisation of Family Justice. Ryder J’s appointment is until July 2012, and he is clear that it is important to ensure interested parties are aware of his work as it develops. He will publish information during this period and you will find the fourth update here.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 10th April 2012

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Another challenge to HS2 launched – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 13th, 2012 in judicial review, news, planning, railways by tracey

“A further legal challenge has been launched against the Government’s decision to proceed with the proposed £33 billion High Speed 2 network, which will provide high speed rail links between major cities in the UK.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th April 2012

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Litigants in Person Cases: It Doesn’t Have to Be Like This – Family Law Week

Posted April 13th, 2012 in family courts, litigants in person, news by tracey

“Lesley Pendlebury Cox, Consultant with Gregory Rowcliffe Milners considers the issues arising from the increase in the number of self represented clients in family cases, its impact on family lawyers and their clients.”

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Family Law Week, 13th April 2012

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UK firm admits illegal waste exports to Brazil – BBC News

Posted April 13th, 2012 in news, waste by tracey

“A UK company has admitted illegally exporting non-recyclable household waste to Brazil.”

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BBC News, 12th April 2012

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Pakistani students applying for UK visa will face compulsory interview – The Guardian

Posted April 13th, 2012 in immigration, news, Pakistan by tracey

“Every Pakistani student applying for a visa to come to study in Britain will face a compulsory interview with consular officials following a secret pilot study indicating that up to 40% could be ineligible. Theresa May, the home secretary, will soon announce that ‘bogus’ students will be blocked from entering Britain when the measures are introduced.”

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The Guardian, 13th April 2012

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Cigarettes may have to be sold in plain packets following public consultation – The Guardian

Posted April 13th, 2012 in news, smoking by tracey

“Cigarette packets could be stripped of all branding following a consultation beginning on Monday, the health secretary, Andrew Lansley, has revealed.”

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The Guardian, 13th April 2012

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TfL bans Christian groups’ ‘gay cure’ advert from London buses – The Independent

Posted April 13th, 2012 in advertising, Christianity, freedom of expression, homosexuality, news by tracey

” An attempt by evangelical Christians to promote ‘gay cure’ therapies on the sides of London buses was banned last night, sparking an angry row over free speech.”

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The Independent, 13th April 2012

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IPCC: John Yates showed ‘poor judgment’ in assisting Neil Wallis’s daughter – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 13th, 2012 in complaints, media, news, police, professional conduct by tracey

“Former Scotland Yard Assistant Commissioner John Yates helped secure a job for News International executive Neil Wallis’s daughter telling his staff he had been a ‘great friend’ of the force, a report has revealed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th April 2012

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