Company barred from giving evidence in court due to “substantial delay” in providing witness statements – OUT-LAW.com

‘Civil court litigants must comply with court orders or “face the consequences”, an expert has said, after the High Court barred a company from giving evidence about a particular issue at trial after it failed to exchange witness statements within a reasonable time.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th January 2014

Source: www.out-law.com

Legal aid lawyers form new group to oppose cuts – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 29th, 2014 in barristers, budgets, demonstrations, legal aid, news, solicitors by sally

‘Groups representing legal aid lawyers have formed a new campaign group to oppose fresh cuts in funding.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 28th January 2014

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Killer Paul Smith’s appeal rejected in Rosie May murder case – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2014 in appeals, causing death of children or vulnerable adults, murder, news by sally

‘A man who killed a 10-year-old girl at a Christmas party in 2003 has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.’

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BBC News, 28th January 2014

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Woman ordered to stop posting images of two-year-old granddaughter in Facebook ‘campaign’ after she was taken into care – The Independent

Posted January 28th, 2014 in anonymity, care orders, children, grandparents, news by sally

‘A woman has been ordered to stop an online “campaign” against a court’s decision to take her two-year-old granddaughter into care.’

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The Independent, 28th January 2014

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 28th, 2014 in legislation by sally

The Non-Domestic Rating (Designated Areas) Regulations 2014

The Costs in Criminal Cases (Legal Costs) (Exceptions) Regulations 2014

The Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Uplands Transitional Payment Regulations 2014

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Ian Watkins verdict: How did he coerce Woman A and Woman B? – Barristers’ Hub

Posted January 28th, 2014 in child abuse, duress, harassment, news by sally

‘Ian Watkins was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment for a series of child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby, on the 18th of December 2013. His co-defendants, known as Woman A and Woman B, also received lengthy custodial sentences: 14 years and 17 years respectively.’

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Barristers’ Hub, 27th January 2014

Source: www.barristershub.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 28th, 2014 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Harvey & Ors, R v [2014] EWCA Crim 54 (24 January 2014)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Core Issues Trust, R (On the Application Of) v Transport for London & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 34 (27 January 2014)

C v North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust (Rev 1) [2014] EWHC 61 (QB) (23 January 2014)

Tracey, R (on the application of) v Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 33 (24 January 2014)

ZZ v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 7 (24 January 2014)

S (A Child) , Re [2014] EWCA Civ 25 (24 January 2014)

Rajaratnam v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 8 (24 January 2014)

Miller v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 39 (24 January 2014)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Mohammed, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 98 (Admin) (27 January 2014)

Miller Homes Limited, R (On the Application Of) v Leeds City Council [2014] EWHC 82 (Admin) (27 January 2014)

Department of Work and Pensions v Kole- Emmanuel [2013] EWHC 4368 (Admin) (26 June 2013)

Islington Borough Council v Secretary of State for Communities And Local Government & Anor [2014] EWHC 62 (Admin) (24 January 2014)

South Yorkshire Police, R (on the application of) v Sheffield Crown Court & Anor [2014] EWHC 81 (Admin) (24 January 2014)

Chowdhury, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 59 (Admin) (24 January 2014)

Trafford v Blackpool Borough Council [2014] EWHC 85 (Admin) (24 January 2014)

Source: www.bailii.org

Childhood memories can be deceptive – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 28th, 2014 in children, news, witnesses by sally

‘The brain may fill in gaps when it cannot remember details from childhood, according to study which could have important implications for court cases.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th January 2014

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Escalating legal fees – why family judges need to “get a grip” – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted January 28th, 2014 in case management, civil procedure rules, costs, family courts, fees, news by sally

‘Legal fees in family proceedings hit the headlines with Young v Young – the now infamous seven year divorce case which saw £6.5m spent on one side’s legal costs alone.’

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 27th January 2014

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

Man and woman jailed for trafficking two prostitutes – BBC News

Posted January 28th, 2014 in news, prostitution, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘A man and a woman have been jailed for trafficking two Czech women to Cardiff to work as prostitutes.’

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BBC News, 27th January 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Baby dies of rickets from vegetarian mother – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 28th, 2014 in child cruelty, Christianity, food, guilty pleas, health, homicide, news, vegetarianism by sally

‘Couple told they could face jail after admitting manslaughter of their son Ndingeko, who died from rickets after his parents insisted on strict eating regime as part of their religion.’

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Daily Telegraph, 27th January 2014

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Missing terrorist suspect appeals against movement restriction – The Guardian

‘A terrorist suspect who went missing after changing into a burka at a mosque has begun an appeal against measures taken against him to protect the public.’

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The Guardian, 27th January 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Met Police custody healthcare a ‘major problem’ – BBC News

Posted January 28th, 2014 in death in custody, detention, duty of care, health, London, news, nurses, police, reports by sally

‘The Met Police is struggling to provide adequate medical staffing to assess and treat detainees in their custody, according to a new report.’

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BBC News, 28th January 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Prosecutors ‘behaving ludicrously’ in case of alleged undercover officer – The Guardian

Posted January 28th, 2014 in assault, miscarriage of justice, news, police, private hearings, prosecutions by sally

‘Prosecutors have been accused of behaving “ludicrously” by concealing the cause of a miscarriage of justice in which an undercover police officer is alleged to have used his fake identity in court to hide his covert infiltration.’

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The Guardian, 27th January 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Veiled Muslim woman will not give evidence – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 28th, 2014 in evidence, freedom of expression, intimidation, Islam, news by sally

‘Woman on trial on witness intimidation charges who was told to remove full-face veil if she wanted to take to the witness box decides not to give evidence.’

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Daily Telegraph, 27th January 2014

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Hospital payout for girl’s glue injection – BBC News

Posted January 28th, 2014 in children, damages, medical treatment, news, personal injuries by sally

‘A 10-year-old girl who was left brain damaged after she was accidentally injected with glue in her brain is to receive a multimillion-pound payout.’

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BBC News, 27th January 2014

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London transport’s ban on anti-gay ad put in doubt by court of appeal – The Guardian

‘A London transport ban on a Christian charity’s posters suggesting gay people can “move out of homosexuality” has been put in doubt by a court of appeal judgment that ordered an investigation into whether the mayor, Boris Johnson, acted “for an improper purpose”.’

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The Guardian, 27th January 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Children: Public Law Update – Family Law Week

‘John Tughan, barrister of 4 Paper Buildings, analyses recent judgments in public law children cases and, in particular, the Re B-S line of authorities.’

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Family Law Week, 24th January 2014

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Statement by the Joint Advocacy Group on changes to the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) – Bar Standards Board

Posted January 27th, 2014 in advocacy, barristers, news, quality assurance by sally

‘Following the handing down of the judgment on Monday 20 January 2014, the Bar Standards Board, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and ILEX Professional Standards, have discussed the practical consequences of the outcome. In particular, they have considered whether a revision to the current registration timetable is required and the recommendations to amend the Scheme outlined in the judgment.’

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Bar Standards Board, 27th January 2014

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Gay couple threaten to sue UK government over same-sex marriage – The Guardian

Posted January 27th, 2014 in civil partnerships, divorce, equality, homosexuality, human rights, marriage, news by sally

‘A gay couple from Barnsley are threatening legal action against the government after discovering they will not be able to marry on 29 March, when the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act comes into force, because they are already in a civil partnership.’

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The Guardian, 24th January 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk