Hacking: corrupt Yard officer found guilty of trying to sell information to NotW – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 11th, 2013 in corruption, media, misfeasance in public office, news, police by tracey

“A senior Scotland Yard counter-terrorism officer has been convicted of misconduct after she offered to sell information about the phone-hacking investigation to the News of the World.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th January 2013

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Blind man Tasered by police seeks compensation – The Guardian

Posted January 11th, 2013 in assault, declarations of incompatibility, false imprisonment, news, police, weapons by tracey

“A blind stroke victim has made a claim for compensation after he was shot in the back with a 50,000-volt Taser stun gun by a police officer who mistook his white stick for a samurai sword.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2013

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Christians and working on Sundays: what the tribunal really said – The Guardian

“Written rulings should be published when tribunals give judgments in order to properly inform public debate.”

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The Guardian, 10th Janaury 2013

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Runaway child rapist David James jailed for 16 years – BBC News

Posted January 11th, 2013 in child abuse, extradition, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

“A child rapist brought back from the US after more than 20 years on the run has been jailed for 16 years.”

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BBC News, 10th January 2013

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Council to sue three of its own members in slur row – BBC News

Posted January 11th, 2013 in defamation, electronic mail, local government, news by tracey

“A Conservative-controlled council is to sue three of its own members claiming they have damaged its reputation.”

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BBC News, 11th January 2013

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Hypnotist filmed himself sexually abused 19-year-old patient – Daily Telegraph

“A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient when she was in a trance-like state.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th January 2013

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Woman with learning difficulties can decide own pregnancy fate, court rules – The Guardian

“A young woman with learning difficulties who faced the prospect of a court deciding if her pregnancy should be terminated has the capacity to decide herself, the high court has ruled.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2013

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High Court wrestles with costs consequences after part 36 offers are accepted out of time – Litigation Futures

Posted January 10th, 2013 in costs, news, part 36 offers, time limits by sally

“Part 36 continues to trouble the courts, with two rulings recently involving parties seeking to overturn the usual costs consequences of accepting an offer after the usual 21 days.”

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Litigation Futures, 10th January 2013

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Torture claim redactions ‘show dangers of secret courts’ – The Guardian

Posted January 10th, 2013 in bills, closed material, news, private hearings, torture by sally

“Two versions of a highly sensitive military witness statement – initially substantially withheld, then later revealed – illustrate the dangers of government plans to expand secret courts, according to campaigners.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2013

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 10th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The General Pharmaceutical Council (Amendment of Miscellaneous Provisions) Rules Order of Council 2012

The Electoral Registration Data Schemes (No. 2) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Sex offence conviction rates ‘low’ – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2013 in crime, news, sentencing, sexual offences, statistics by sally

“Only a fraction of sexual offences in England and Wales results in a conviction, a statistical review says.”

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BBC News, 10th January 2013

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Bar Council’s BARCO Service open for business as FSA grants approval – The Bar Council

Posted January 10th, 2013 in barristers, financial regulation, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has announced that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has granted regulatory approval under the Payment Services Regulations for its unique new service, BARCO.”

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The Bar Council, 10th January 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Changes to the prison estate – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 10th, 2013 in news, prisons by sally

“The Government is to start feasibility work on what would be Britain’s biggest prison as part of a major programme of updating Britain’s prison estate. The new prison could hold more than 2,000 prisoners – around a quarter more than the largest current facility. The new facility is likely to be in London, the North West or North Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 10th January 2013

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Line-up of chambers to trial Bar client money initiative after FSA backing – Legal Week

Posted January 10th, 2013 in barristers, financial regulation, news by sally

“The Bar Council’s BARCO initiative, which will allow barristers to handle all client money for the first time, has been given the green light by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).”

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Legal Week, 10th January 2013

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 10th, 2013 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Nightingale, R. v [2012] EWCA Crim 2734 (29 November 2012)

High Court (Administrative Court)

AZ v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2012] EWHC 3660 (Admin) (20 December 2012)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Boxing Brands Ltd v Sports Direct International Plc & Ors [2012] EWHC 3588 (Ch) (10 December 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Return of the super-prison as the Coalition changes tack – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 10th, 2013 in news, prisons by sally

“A ‘super-prison’ capable of housing 2,000 inmates is to be built along with four mini-prisons in a departure from Coalition policy which had suggested that jails are costly and ineffectual.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2013

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Fatal helicopter flight instructor Ian King found guilty – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2013 in aircraft, fraud, news, teachers by sally

“A flying instructor whose student died in a helicopter crash has been found guilty of lying to get him a licence.”

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BBC News, 9th January 2013

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John McCririck launches £3m ‘ageism’ claim over sacking from Channel 4 Racing – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 10th, 2013 in age discrimination, employment, media, news by sally

“John McCririck, the flamboyant racing pundit, has launched a £3 million age discrimination claim after he was dropped by Channel 4.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2013

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Luciana Berger MP abuse: Philip Hayes fined for anti-Semitic remarks – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2013 in fines, news, public order, racism by sally

“A Merseyside music promoter who admitted making anti-Semitic remarks to a Jewish MP has been fined £120.”

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BBC News, 9th January 2013

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Victims ‘could report crimes at the Post Office’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 10th, 2013 in crime, news, police, postal service, reports, victims by sally

“Victims could report crimes at the Post Office as 65 front desks in police stations across the capital are closed amid sweeping budget cuts of more than £500 million.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2013

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