Agricultural Subsidies – Fraudulent Claims – 36 Bedford Row

Posted May 16th, 2016 in agriculture, EC law, fraud, news by sally

‘This is a very busy time of year for farmers applying for their subsidies under the Basic Payment Scheme. In England the Rural Payment Agency administers the Basic Payment Scheme whereby farmers complete a single application form for farm subsidies. The deadline for 2016 is 16 May 2016.’

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36 Bedford Row, 12th May 2016

Source: www.36property.co.uk

Human rights must be protected against the abuse of power – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2016 in bills, constitutional law, devolution, human rights, news by sally

‘The Tories’ British bill of rights could deprive victims of the right to seek redress. It must be fought.’

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The Guardian, 16th May 2016

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US air base attack plot: British man Junead Khan jailed – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2016 in armed forces, conspiracy, murder, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘A delivery driver from Luton has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 12 years, for plotting to kill US personnel outside an air base.’

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BBC News, 13th May 2016

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UK judges to rule on death penalties for ‘intellectually disabled’ – The Guardian

‘The fate of two Trinidadian prisoners, both of whom have been condemned to death despite having extremely low IQs, will be decided by British judges this week.’

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The Guardian, 15th May 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New anti-extremism laws planned in bid to revitalise Cameron’s premiership – The Guardian

‘New laws to prevent people with extremist views and backgrounds from working with young people will be included in this week’s Queen’s speech as part of a legislative programme aimed at revitalising David Cameron’s premiership after the 23 June EU referendum.’

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The Guardian, 14th May 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Gareth Emery sentenced for killing aunt Anne Dunkley with shovel – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2016 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been given a life sentence after he admitted killing his aunt at her home.’

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BBC News, 13th May 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

New law banning 10-packs of cigarettes and making packaging bland come in next week – The Independent

Posted May 16th, 2016 in health, news, smoking by sally

‘The laws on cigarette packaging are set to change by the end of the month, with 10-packs banned and boxes designed to be ‘drab’ and covered in health warnings.’

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The Independent, 14th May 2016

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Term-time holiday court ruling will cause ‘confusion’ – BBC News

Posted May 16th, 2016 in fines, holidays, news, parental responsibility, school children, truancy by sally

‘A High Court ruling backing a parent who refused to pay a fine for taking his child on holiday in term time will cause “huge confusion”, an MP has said.’

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BBC News, 14th May 2016

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Prison safety ‘deteriorating’ in England and Wales, say MPs – BBC News

‘Prison safety in England and Wales has “deteriorated further” and urgently needs improving as figures show escalating self-harm, violence and disorder, a group of MPs has said.’

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BBC News, 16th May 2016

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Parents’ fight for justice after seven-year-old son dies in winter floods – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2016 in children, families, inquests, legal aid, litigants in person, news by sally

‘Zane Gbangbola’s parents believe he died of hydrogen cyanide poisoning but as his inquest nears, they feel let down by the system.’

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The Guardian, 16th May 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Court of Appeal backs decision to clear Green Belt land of Romany Gypsy caravans – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 12th, 2016 in appeals, local government, news, planning, travellers by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a judicial review challenge to the decision of a local authority to use its planning enforcement powers to clear agricultural land in the Green Belt of caravans occupied by Romany Gypsies.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th May 2016

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Court rejects 600 Iraqis’ claims of mistreatment by UK soldiers – The Guardian

Posted May 12th, 2016 in appeals, armed forces, compensation, Iraq, news, Supreme Court, time limits by sally

‘Claims by more than 600 Iraqi civilians alleging that they were unlawfully detained and physically mistreated by British soldiers have been dismissed by the supreme court in London.’

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The Guardian, 12th May 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 12th, 2016 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

High Court (Administrative Court)

High Court (Chancery Division)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Source: www.bailii.org

Sentencing guidelines to reflect influence of technology – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The influence of technological developments on offending – such as sharing photos and videos on social media, and online grooming – have been factored into new sentencing proposals for young offenders.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 12th March 2016

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Standards improving but more to do – Legal Services Board

Posted May 12th, 2016 in legal services, news, reports by sally

‘The Legal Services Board (LSB) today [10 May]publishes the conclusions of its latest performance reviews of the eight legal service regulators alongside individual performance reports for each regulator.’

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Legal Services Board, 10th May 2016

Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk

MoJ rules out review of legal aid repayment interest – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 12th, 2016 in interest, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, repayment by sally

‘The Ministry of Justice has ruled out reviewing the 8% rate of interest it charges when legal aid has to be repaid – even though the Bank of England continues to hold UK interest rates at 0.5%.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 11th May 2016

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Failed asylum seeker guilty of smuggling hundreds in to UK – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 12th, 2016 in asylum, extradition, news, refugees, terrorism, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘A failed Iraqi asylum seeker has been convicted of helping to smuggle up to 3,000 migrants into the UK but is fighting extradition.’

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Daily Telegraph, 11th May 2016

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Prison numbers ‘must fall’ for reforms to work says Ramsbotham – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2016 in mental health, news, prisons, rehabilitation, sentencing by sally

‘Government prison reforms will fail unless inmate numbers are reduced before they are put in place, a former chief inspector of prisons has said.’

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BBC News, 12th May 2016

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CFA could be assigned after firm went bust, circuit judge rules – Litigation Futures

Posted May 12th, 2016 in agreements, fees, insolvency, law firms, news, solicitors by sally

‘An insolvent firm of solicitors could validly assign conditional fee agreements (CFAs) to another law firm, a circuit judge has ruled in a much-anticipated case that is expected to end up in the Court of Appeal.’

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Litigation Futures, 12th May 2016

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Lawyer-led ABSs are leading the way, says head of Jackson Canter as it doubles in size – Legal Futures

Posted May 12th, 2016 in alternative business structures, law firms, news, solicitors by sally

‘Lawyer-led alternative business structures are leaving their rivals behind, the head of north-west firm Jackson Canter has said.’

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Legal Futures, 12th May 2016

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk