Six appeal against convictions linked to Mazher Mahmood’s stories – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2015 in appeals, Crown Prosecution Service, evidence, news, perjury by sally

‘Six people caught in sting operations by the former News of the World investigations editor, Mazher Mahmood, are seeking leave to appeal against convictions resulting from stories about them in the newspaper.’

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The Guardian, 17th August 2015

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Good news for law firms as High Court rejects insurer’s bid to cap liability for multiple claims – Legal Futures

Posted August 17th, 2015 in indemnities, insurance, law firms, news, solicitors by sally

‘Solicitors’ professional indemnity insurers cannot aggregate multiple related claims when the terms of the transactions are not conditional or dependent upon each other, the High Court has decided in a ruling said to protect law firms from financial risk.’

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Legal Futures, 17th August 2015

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Infographic lays bare impact of court closures – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 17th, 2015 in budgets, civil justice, courts, criminal justice, news by sally

‘The Law Society has today published an online map to show how Ministry of Justice plans to close 91 courts and tribunals across England and Wales will affect solicitors.’
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Law Society’s Gazette, 14th August 2015

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Carlisle arsonist Thomas Galloway jailed for risking children – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in arson, news, sentencing by sally

‘An arsonist has been jailed for setting fire to his bed while his wife was in it and while three young children were in their house.’

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BBC News, 14th August 2015

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Drug promotions and endorsements on social media – the Kim Kardashian case – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 17th, 2015 in advertising, internet, medicines, news by sally

‘FOCUS: The recent rebuke handed to a drugs manufacturer by a US regulator over the endorsement of its product by celebrity Kim Kardashian highlights differences in the way the direct marketing of prescription medicines is regulated in the US and UK.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th August 2015

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Supreme Court to decide whether insurers can reopen settlements made with “eyes wide open” – Litigation Futures

Posted August 17th, 2015 in fraud, insurance, news, personal injuries by sally

‘The Supreme Court is to rule on whether an insurer can reopen a settled case to revive an allegation of fraud.’

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Litigation Futures, 14th August 2015

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Bar disciplinary tribunal to rehear disbarment overturned by Court of Appeal – Legal Futures

Posted August 17th, 2015 in barristers, disciplinary procedures, news, tribunals by sally

‘A long-running disciplinary case involving accusations that a barrister forged client care letters must be heard again, the Visitors to the Inns of Court have ruled.’

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Legal Futures, 17th August 2015

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The European Court of Human Rights Uncovered – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted August 17th, 2015 in human rights, news, statistics by sally

‘The European Court of Human Rights Uncovered: What it does, who it protects, why it matters.’
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UK Human Rights Blog, 14th August 2015

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Mowbray Park rapist Syed Ali jailed after ‘preying’ on girl – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A 47-year-old man who raped a 16-year-old girl in a Wearside park has been jailed for eight years.’

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BBC News, 14th August 2015

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‘Unidentified’ sex attacker jailed for Holloway attempted rape – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in attempts, identification, news, rape, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been jailed for attempted rape despite police not knowing who he is or finding his victim.’

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BBC News, 14th August 2015

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Two jailed for freeing wild boar into the wild in Maesteg – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in animals, burglary, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two “sophisticated” thieves have been jailed for freeing more than 40 wild boar from a farm in Bridgend county.’
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BBC News, 14th August 2015

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Woman serving eight-week prison sentence found dead in her cell – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2015 in death in custody, news, women by sally

‘A woman who was serving an eight-week prison sentence for shoplifting has been found dead in her cell.’

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The Guardian, 14th August 2015

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Jeremy Bamber: Petition to release case documents – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in disclosure, documents, murder, news, police, public interest immunity by sally

‘Campaigners fighting for the release of convicted murderer Jeremy Bamber have started a petition asking for documents relating to his case to be released.’

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BBC News, 15th August 2015

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Mother jailed after branding smiley face on baby’s cheek with cigarette lighter – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2015 in child cruelty, news, sentencing by sally

‘A mother who branded her 16-month-old baby’s cheek with a “smiley” mark using a cigarette lighter has been jailed.’

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The Guardian, 15th August 2015

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Police officer cleared of ‘acting on behalf of’ Jimmy Savile – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in complaints, news, police, sexual offences by sally

‘A former inspector has been cleared by the police watchdog over claims he “acted on behalf” of Jimmy Savile.’

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BBC News, 15th August 2015

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Famished woman fined £330 for stealing a 75p pack of Mars Bars after benefits stopped – The Independent

Posted August 17th, 2015 in benefits, fines, news, theft by sally

‘A woman has been fined £330 for stealing a 75p pack of Mars Bars after her benefits were stopped.’
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The Independent, 14th August 2015

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Explosives haul nurse Joanne Morris struck off – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2015 in disciplinary procedures, explosives, news, nurses by sally

‘A nurse who was jailed for amassing a hoard of ammunition and explosives has been struck off.’

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BBC News, 16th August 2015

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Lawyer warns of staff violence and inadequate care in private immigrant detention centres – The Independent

Posted August 17th, 2015 in detention, immigration, medical treatment, news, violence by sally

‘Immigrants held in privately-run detention centres are facing physical violence from staff, gross failures in medical care and at worse preventable death, a leading civil liberties lawyer has warned.’

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The Independent, 16th August 2015

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Licence fee prosecutions overburden courts, argues Michael Gove – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2015 in BBC, licensing, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Michael Gove, the justice secretary, has raised concern that prosecutions for non-payment of the BBC licence are overburdening the courts.’

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The Guardian, 16th August 2015

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