The legal education training review is finally here. And not much has changed – The Guardian

Posted June 27th, 2013 in barristers, legal education, legal profession, news, reports, solicitors by sally

“The highly anticipated report rightly focuses on alternative, cheaper ways to train but the test will be making non-traditional paths into law seem sexy.”

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The Guardian, 26th June 2013

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Prisoners could be awarded thousands in compensation over right to vote – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 27th, 2013 in bills, compensation, elections, human rights, news, prisons by sally

“Prisoners could be in line for thousands of pounds each in backdated compensation over the government’s refusal to give them the right to vote, MPs and peers have been warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th June 2013

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Stonemason fined over Towcester boy’s fireplace death – BBC News

Posted June 27th, 2013 in accidents, fines, health & safety, negligence, news by sally

“A stonemason who fitted a fireplace at a house in Northamptonshire that toppled over and killed a four-year-old boy has been fined £7,500.”

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BBC News, 26th June 2013

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Teacher struck off register over sex with pupil, 16 – The Guardian

“A woman who had sex with a 16-year-old school pupil has been struck off the teaching register by a disciplinary panel.”

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The Guardian, 26th June 2013

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Fraud sentences could focus on harm – BBC News

Posted June 27th, 2013 in consultations, fraud, news, sentencing, victims by sally

“Sentences for some financial crimes in England and Wales could be based on the harm to victims, under new guidelines from the Sentencing Council.”

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BBC News, 27th June 2013

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Juror in spy case dismissed for napping – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 27th, 2013 in juries, news by sally

“A juror was ejected from a trial involving two MI5 spies and allegations of harassment, sexual assault and violence – for falling asleep.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th June 2013

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High court throws out ‘UK complicit in torture’ damages case – The Guardian

Posted June 27th, 2013 in abuse of process, civil justice, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“The high court has thrown out a damages case brought by a man convicted on terrorism charges who claimed MI5 was complicit in his alleged torture by Pakistan’s intelligence service.”

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The Guardian, 26th June 2013

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