“In his thought-provoking Guardian post Climate change is a human rights issue – and that’s how we can solve it, Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food, makes a case for human rights playing a radical new part in our response to climate change.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 24th April 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“Six public bodies were fined over personal data security breaches in the last year despite hundreds of reported cases, a report said today.”
The Independent, 25th April 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The emails revealed between the minister and News Corporation lobbyists suggest a risk of bias, says legal commentator.”
The Guardian, 24th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Sufferers of asbestos-related cancer will initially be exempt from government changes to ‘no-win, no-fee’ rules, a justice minister has said.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Police are planning to arrest a number of Twitter users who are alleged to have named the 19-year-old rape victim of Sheffield United footballer Ched Evans, and have launched an investigation into Sky News after it broadcast her name in a report.”
The Guardian, 24th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The High Court has upheld the refusal of the broadcasting regulator to clear an advertisement for transmission on the grounds that it offended the prohibition on political advertising.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 24th April 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“A former soldier was today convicted of a string of sex attacks during which he told one victim: ‘I don’t believe this, I’m a good-looking bloke’ when she rejected his advances.”
The Independent, 24th April 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Women who were sexually assaulted by cabbie John Worboys are suing him and his vehicle insurers, arguing he used his taxi to attack them.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“When women with children are sent to prison, who is being punished?”
The Guardian, 24th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Two men have been found guilty of money-laundering charges following a £2.3m fraud against the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Two naked men started fires in a flat as part of a pagan ritual to get rid of ‘negative vibes’, a court heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Housing Team at Garden Court seeks to recruit barristers with significant experience in housing law to meet the existing demands of our work and contribute to the expansion of our team.
Applications are invited for tenancy from practitioners of at least 5 years’ call or equivalent experience.
Garden Court Chambers is a leading multi-disciplinary set with a strong belief in human rights and social justice.
To download an application form, please visit our website:
www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk/join_us/tenancy.cfm
The closing date for applications is Thursday 7 June 2012 at 4:00pm
Garden Court is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and to encourage diversity. Applications from ethnic minority and women candidates are particularly welcome. We seek to operate a fair recruitment policy.
Chambers of Michael Hubbard QC & Karim Khalil QC
Due to a surplus of work, Chambers are now accepting applications for: Third six month pupillages (Criminal) to start April 2012
As a specialist criminal set, we offer outstanding prospects for committed and talented individuals.
Please send covering letter and CV to Quinton Newcomb, 1 Paper Buildings, Temple, London EC4Y 7EP or quintonnewcomb@onepaper.co.uk as soon as possible.
Chambers operates an equal opportunities and diversity policy
3PB is a leading, established set of Barristers Chambers; with over 150 members spread over five Centres and ten Practice Groups, it also one of the largest in the UK.
Chambers’ Bournemouth centre has a long history and a reputation for high quality advice and advocacy at all levels across the Wessex region and beyond, and they are now inviting applications for a third six pupillage in General Common Law with an emphasis on Personal Injury and related areas.
Applications (by way of CV and covering letter) should be submitted by e-mail to Steve Clark, Head of Clerking at sc@3pb.co.uk. (closing date 30th April).
Chambers is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
An assessed mini-pupillage is an important part of our application process for pupillage. While not a requirement, it is very strongly recommended. We are likely to offer a pupillage interview to those who have not done an assessed mini-pupillage only in exceptional cases.
Contact information: Claire Halas, Chambers Administrator (Claire.Halas@11kbw.com).
Deadline for submission of applications: Pupillage applications are to be made through Pupillage Portal, in accordance with the standard Pupillage Portal timetable. Mini-pupillage applications are considered at any time.
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Lilleyman v Lilleyman [2012] EWHC 821 (Ch) (04 April 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
The Health Research Authority (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Health Research Authority (Establishment and Constitution) Amendment Order 2012
The Wiltshire Council (Arrangements for the Provision of Suitable Education) Order 2012
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Commencement No. 13) Order 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
“Government surveillance has not kept up with sites like Twitter and Facebook, according to a former head of the UK’s intelligence centre GCHQ.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Gambling regulator the Gambling Commission is consulting on proposed changes to its guidance for licensing authorities.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th April 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
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