This shaken baby syndrome case is a dark day for science – and for justice – The Guardian

‘A leading doctor faces being struck off for challenging the theory about the infant condition. It’s like Galileo all over again.’

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The Guardian, 14th March 2016

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Advertising Standards Authority moves to ban junk food adverts from online children’s programmes – The Independent

‘Advertisements for junk food on online children’s programmes are set to be banned under new guidelines, it has been reported.’

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The Independent, 13th March 2016

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New forensic science service planned – BBC News

‘A new forensic and biometrics service is planned by the Home Office, four years after it controversially abolished its predecessor.’

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BBC News, 12th March 2016

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The UPC – free opt-outs and UK alignment – Technology Law Update

Posted March 14th, 2016 in costs, EC law, fees, intellectual property, news, patents by sally

‘Europe’s new unitary patent is still on track, with a start date in spring 2017 now viewed as likely. Among the ongoing business of the Unified Patent Court’s Preparatory Committee a final publication on court fees and recoverable costs has recently been issued.’

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Technology Law Update, 11th March 2016

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Barrister who lied to secure pupillage disbarred – Legal Futures

‘A barrister who gained a pupillage by lying about her age, faking references and falsely claiming she had been an assistant district attorney in New York has been disbarred.’

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Legal Futures, 14th March 2016

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Serial killer Joanne Dennehy demands compensation for solitary confinement – Daily Telegraph

‘Lawyers are using the European Convention on Human Rights in support of the triple murderer.’

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Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016

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Ageing population will change demand for legal services, says 2025 report – Legal Futures

‘Britain’s changing demographics will mean a huge shift in demand for legal services, towards managing the wealth and lives of the growing proportion of elderly people in the population, according to a study forecasting legal needs in 2025.’

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Legal Futures, 14th March 2016

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Parents of murdered schoolboy receive pay-out from blundering police force – Daily Telegraph

‘Surrey Police issue unreserved apology and pay substantial damages after admitting failings in the case of Breck Bednar, the 14-year-old schoolboy who was groomed online and then murdered by sadistic killer Lewis Daynes.’

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Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016

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Inquest criticises care of woman who killed herself in police cell – The Guardian

‘An inquest jury has criticised failings in the care of a woman who killed herself in a police cell, saying that insufficient steps had been taken to protect her welfare.’

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The Guardian, 11th March 2016

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Five-year-old boy investigated for rape in Manchester is one of 70 children under 10 to be accused of sex attacks – The Independent

‘Police have investigated a claim a five-year-old boy raped a 14-year-old girl in Manchester, it has been revealed.’

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The Independent, 14th February 2016

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Doctor who doubted shaken baby syndrome misled courts, panel rules – The Guardian

‘A Leading doctor who cast doubt on claims that parents had shaken their babies to death has been found guilty of misleading the courts.’

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The Guardian, 11th March 2016

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Remove pictures of banned boozers or face five-figure payout under Data Protection Act, landlords warned – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 14th, 2016 in compensation, data protection, human rights, news by sally

‘The human rights of banned drinkers may be breached if customers see their mugshots.’

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Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016

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Government seeks High Court ban on sixth-form strike plan – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2016 in budgets, education, industrial action, news, statistics, teachers, trade unions by sally

‘Strike plans by sixth-form college teachers are “unlawful”, the government will argue in the High Court later.’

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BBC News, 14th March 2016

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Magistrate who opposed gay couples adopting to sue Michael Gove – The Guardian

‘A Christian magistrate who was sacked after opposing adoption by gay parents on national television is planning to sue Michael Gove over the decision.’

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The Guardian, 13th March 2016

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Sex offence suspects need more protection, says ex-Met boss – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2016 in anonymity, codes of practice, evidence, news, police, sexual offences by sally

‘A former Met Police chief has said more should be done to protect the reputation of sexual offence suspects who are investigated but never charged.’

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BBC News, 9th March 2016

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New law needed for pension protection, says minister – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2016 in news, pensions, select committees by sally

‘A new law is needed to protect workers’ savings held by companies that provide auto-enrolment pension schemes, a minister has said.’

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BBC News, 9th March 2016

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Government suffers two defeats in Lords on Immigration Bill – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2016 in bills, employment, immigration, news, parliament, Sunday trading by sally

‘The government has twice been defeated in the Lords over its Immigration Bill, shortly after losing a vote in the Commons on Sunday trading.’

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BBC News, 9th March 2016

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Jailed Libor trader blocked from supreme court appeal – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2016 in appeals, banking, conspiracy, crime, fraud, interest, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘Tom Hayes, a former UBS and Citigroup trader serving an 11-year jail sentence for conspiring to rig Libor global interest rates, has been blocked from appealing to the supreme court against his conviction.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2016

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Woman who bullied husband is jailed for life after murdering him – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2016 in bullying, domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A “bullying and violent” woman has been jailed for life for the murder of her husband two months after they got married in Las Vegas.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2016

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Trunki loses ride-on animal suitcase court case – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2016 in appeals, intellectual property, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘The founder of Trunki suitcases has predicted “chaos” after his company lost a court battle with a rival over product design.’

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BBC News, 9th March 2016

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