Appeal court reserves judgment on Max Clifford’s appeal against sentence – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2014 in appeals, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘The appeal court has reserved judgment on an appeal by the publicist Max Clifford against the length of his eight-year jail sentence for sex offences.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Woman jailed for life after beating up man and leaving him for dead in skip – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2014 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A young woman who laughed as she kicked and punched a man before stripping him and leaving him for dead in a skip has been jailed for life.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2014

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QASA ruling: barristers ‘should not only be independent but competent’ – LegalVoice

Posted October 10th, 2014 in advocacy, appeals, barristers, judicial review, Legal Services Board, news by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has unanimously rejected the appeal of criminal barristers arguing that QASA (the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates) was unlawful. It was argued that the scheme compromised the independence of advocates and that the decision on the part of the Legal Services Board (LSB) to approve it was unlawful. All grounds were quashed and implementation is now due to take place some eight years after the original proposals were tabled.’

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LegalVoice, 9th October 2014

Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk

Drug dealer Christopher Holloway jailed for 10 years – BBC News

Posted October 10th, 2014 in drug offences, internet, money laundering, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who sold drugs running a “legal high” website made £2.5m from his illegal activity, a court was told.’

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BBC News, 9th October 2014

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Women make up only 25% of judges in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2014 in diversity, equality, judiciary, news, reports, women by sally

‘The UK judicial system lags well behind the rest of Europe in terms of gender balance, according to a study of the relative efficiency of justice systems published on Thursday.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2014

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Alfie Sullock death: Michael Pearce nine-year term stands – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2014 in appeals, complaints, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A nine-year jail sentence given to a man who killed his girlfriend’s six-week-old baby was not “unduly lenient”, appeal judges have ruled.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2014

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Exploitative gangmaster fined only £500 – The Independent

Posted October 9th, 2014 in appeals, fines, gangmasters, news, Northern Ireland, sentencing by sally

‘An illegal gangmaster who made Romanian workers scavenge in bins while charging them to live in an unheated shed has been fined just £500.’

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The Independent, 8th October 2014

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High Court: reasons for withdrawal of part 36 offers must be disclosed – Litigation Futures

Posted October 9th, 2014 in disclosure, evidence, news, part 36 offers by sally

‘Judges who give permission for the withdrawal of part 36 offers must disclose the arguments and evidence behind their decisions, the High Court has ruled.’

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Litigation Futures, 9th October 2014

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Theresa May postpones terrorism policing review – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2014 in national crime agency, news, police, reports, terrorism by sally

‘Home Secretary Theresa May has abandoned plans to review the structure of counter-terrorism policing, because of the increased security threat level.’

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BBC News, 9th October 2014

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Max Clifford set to appeal his eight year prison sentence for string of indecent assaults today – The Independent

Posted October 9th, 2014 in appeals, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘Max Clifford, the disgraced PR guru found guilty of a string of indecent assaults in May, it set to appeal his eight year prison sentence today.’

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The Independent, 9th October 2014

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Dog breeder murder trial accused made ‘dreadful display of violence’ – The Guardian

Posted October 9th, 2014 in domestic violence, firearms, murder, news by sally

‘A dog breeder shot his partner and her daughter in a “dreadful display of violence” after he claimed they had been tormenting him, a court heard.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2014

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Denial of legal aid in Court of Protection cases “a false economy”, says judge – Local Government Lawyer

‘Denying individuals legal aid for complex Court of Protection cases is a false economy, a High Court judge has warned.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2014

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Top poker player Phil Ivey loses £7.7m court battle – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2014 in appeals, gambling, news by sally

‘Professional poker player Phil Ivey has lost a High Court battle against the owners of a London casino over his £7.7m winnings.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2014

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Relief from Sanctions in the Employment Tribunal – Six Pump Court

Posted October 8th, 2014 in civil procedure rules, employment tribunals, news by sally

‘This article explores the relevance of the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) rules pertaining to relief from sanctions to Employment Tribunal proceedings.’

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Six Pump Court, 6th October 2014

Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 8th, 2014 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Coventry University v Mian [2014] EWCA Civ 1275 (07 October 2014)

Ajilore v London Borough of Hackney [2014] EWCA Civ 1273 (08 October 2014)

Lumsdon & Ors, R (on the application of) v Legal Services Board & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 1276 (07 October 2014)

Cornelius v Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC [2014] EWCA Civ 1274 (07 October 2014)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Evans v Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2014] EWHC 3185 (QB) (08 October 2014)

MacLeod v Mears Ltd [2014] EWHC 3140 (QB) (07 October 2014)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Anglo Financial SA & Anor v Goldberg [2014] EWHC 3192 (Ch) (07 October 2014)

Randall v Randall [2014] EWHC 3134 (Ch) (07 October 2014)

High Court (Family Division)

KK v FYC [2014] EWHC 3111 (Fam) (15 September 2014)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

NATS (Services) Ltd v Gatwick Airport Ltd & Anor [2014] EWHC 3133 (TCC) (02 October 2014)

Source: www.bailii.org

EVENT: The Inner Temple – The Royal Prerogative: Then and Now

Posted October 8th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘The theme for the 2014 Lecture Series is “Recent Landmarks in the Law.”

Speaker: Master Sedley (The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Sedley)

Each lecture counts as 1 qualifying session or 1 hour of CPD.’

Date: 10th November 2014

Location: The Inner Temple

Charge: See website for details

More information can be found here.

EVENT: Family Justice Council – “Transparency in family proceedings – Is the Family Court Open for Business”

Posted October 8th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘The topic for this year’s debate is transparency. The motion for debate reads: “Transparency in family proceedings – Is the Family Court Open for Business”

The event will be chaired by the Rt. Hon. Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division of the High Court, and Chairman of the Family Justice Council. The Speakers are:

Dr Julia Brophy – is a principal researcher in Family Justice
Sue Berelowitz – Deputy Children’s Commissioner for England and also Family Justice Council member
Sir Roderick Newton – Family Division High Court judge
The 4th Speaker will be confirmed shortly’

Date: 11th November 2014, 5.30-7.30pm

Location: Central Hall, Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London SW1H 9NH

Charge: See website for details

More information can be found here.

Court of Appeal dismisses legal challenge to quality assurance scheme for advocates (QASA) – Bar Standards Board

‘An appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss a judicial review of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) has today been rejected, on all grounds, by the Court of Appeal.’

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Bar Standards Board, 7th October 2014

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

FCA guidance on the regulation of advice and personal recommendations – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 8th, 2014 in financial regulation, news by sally

‘Financial regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on guidance that provides clarity on how different kinds of advice are treated, but companies should be particularly careful when offering advice electronically.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2014

Source: www.out-law.com

Winehouse row coroner sanctioned by SRA – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 8th, 2014 in coroners, employment, inquests, news, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

‘The coroner whose improper appointment of his wife led to the inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse being reheard has been sanctioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th October 2014

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk