Improving the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 3rd, 2013 in codes of practice, consultations, criminal justice, news, victims by sally

“This consultation sets out the Government’s plans to reform the Victims’ Code to give victims clearer entitlements from criminal justice agencies and to better tailor service to individual need. It is aimed at all criminal justice agencies, victims of crime and businesses.”

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Ministry of Justice, 29th March 2013

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Guaranteed support for victims of crime – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in codes of practice, consultations, news, victims by sally

“Victims of crime will now be able to hold the criminal justice system to account for the support it provides and be backed by a clear set of entitlements thanks to a statutory new Victims Code, Victims’ Minister Helen Grant announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 29th March 2013

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Victims’ Code criticised by watchdog – BBC News

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in codes of practice, complaints, news, ombudsmen, victims by sally

“Victims of crime are being put under extreme duress, leading to injustices, due to a lack of awareness of the Victims’ Code by those working in the justice system, a watchdog has warned.”

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BBC News, 29th March 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Candid camera? Barristers now free to talk to the media about their cases – Legal Futures

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in barristers, codes of practice, media, news, professional conduct by sally

“Barristers can now speak to the press about their cases, after the Bar’s Code of Conduct was changed.”

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Legal Futures, 2nd April 2013

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Fresh cab-rank rule row as LSB approves public access reforms – Legal Futures

“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has criticised the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) failure to apply the cab-rank rule to public access work and said this omission will reduce the impact of rule changes that widen the scope for barristers dealing directly with clients.”

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Legal Futures, 2nd April 2013

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Barristers fight back in defence of cab-rank rule – Legal Futures

Posted March 27th, 2013 in barristers, codes of practice, legal services, news by tracey

“Barristers yesterday launched a two-pronged assault on a controversial academic report recommending that the cab rank rule be removed from the Bar Code of Conduct, with twin assessments by high-powered silks contradicting its findings.”

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Legal Futures, 27th March 2013

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

QASA fourth consultation report published – Bar Standards Board

Posted March 27th, 2013 in codes of practice, consultations, press releases, quality assurance by tracey

“Today’s publication of the report on the fourth QASA consultation reveals the changes that have been made in response to barrister feedback and consultation responses.”

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Bar Standards Board, 26th March 2013

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Vicky Pryce prison photographs may have breached PCC code of conduct – The Guardian

Posted March 26th, 2013 in codes of practice, complaints, media, news, photography, prisons, privacy by sally

“The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has begun an investigation into whether newspaper photographs showing Vicky Pryce serving her prison sentence might have breached its code of conduct.”

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The Guardian, 22nd March 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Important changes to the restricted certificates of sponsorship (RCoS) application process from 6 March 2013 – UK Border Agency

Posted March 6th, 2013 in codes of practice, employment, news, sponsored immigrants by sally

“We are making changes to the codes of practice for skilled employers. This includes updating the list of skilled occupations to reflect the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2010 system.”

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UK Border Agency, 5th March 2013

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Gordon Brown’s PCC complaint against Sunday Times rejected – the Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2013 in codes of practice, complaints, expenses, fees, media, misrepresentation, news by sally

“Gordon Brown’s complaint to the Press Complaints Commission over a Sunday Times story about the more than £2m in fees and expenses received since he stepped down as prime minister has been rejected.”

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The Guardian, 4th March 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Revisions to the codes of practice for skilled migrant workers – UK Border Agency

Posted March 4th, 2013 in codes of practice, employment, immigration, news, remuneration by sally

“Today [1 March], the UK Border Agency is publishing a statement of intent, to help employers prepare for changes to the points-based system.

The statement announces changes to the codes of practice for skilled migrant workers from outside the European Economic Area. These will come into effect on 6 April 2013 and will also affect the timing of the applications for restricted certificates of sponsorship in March and April.”

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UK Border Agency, 1st March 2013

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Telcos to get early interim access to land but Law Commission plans slightly favour landowners, experts say – OUT-LAW.com

“Telecoms operators will be able to access land for equipment installation even
when full agreement with landlords has not been reached under Law Commission
proposals published today to revise the laws governing the installation and
maintenance of telecoms equipment.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th February 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

Ban on barristers expressing personal opinions on cases set to end – Legal Futures

Posted February 27th, 2013 in barristers, codes of practice, news, opinions by sally

“Barristers should soon be free to give their personal opinions on cases when the rule restricting them to voicing only clients’ views is finally lifted – four years after the change was first mooted.”

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Legal Futures, 27th February 2013

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

ICO to publish code of practice for the press on personal data processing – OUT-LAW.com

“The UK’s data protection watchdog has outlined its intention to set new guidelines for journalists on the processing of personal data for the purposes of journalism.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st February 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

Whistleblowing laws to be overhauled as new claims emerge over NHS trust – The Guardian

Posted February 18th, 2013 in codes of practice, consultations, hospitals, news, public interest, whistleblowers by sally

“Whistleblowing legislation is to be overhauled and a government consultation held to investigate whether the Public Interest Disclosure Act (Pida) 1998 is failing to protect those who speak out from being victimised, harassed and even sacked by their employers.”

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The Guardian, 15th February 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Police using discreet car surveillance cameras to be forced to put up signs – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2013 in closed circuit television, codes of practice, news, police by sally

“Police forces who use discreet car surveillance camera systems will have to put up warning signs on major routes into their areas as a result of moves to regulate the use of CCTV cameras.”

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The Guardian, 7th February 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Robert Francis QC: hundreds were subjected to ‘appalling and unnecessary suffering’ – video – The Guardian

“Robert Francis QC speaks to the media following the release of his report into the Mid Staffordshire NHS trust scandal, in which between 400 to 1,200 people died as a result of inadequate care. Francis makes 290 recommendations in the report. He says that many were failed by a system that put ‘corporate self-interest’ ahead of patients and their safety.”

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The Guardian, 6th February 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Mid Staffs report: NHS culture was the culprit – The Guardian

Posted February 6th, 2013 in codes of practice, hospitals, inquiries, medical treatment, news, whistleblowers by sally

“The scale of Robert Francis’s report cannot be overestimated – and neither can the magnitude of cultural change it calls for.”

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The Guardian, 6th February 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Related link: Final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry

NHS staff must reveal poor care by law, says inquiry – Daily Telegraph

“NHS hospitals should face prosecution if doctors and nurses fail to blow the whistle on patients receiving poor care, an official inquiry into the scandal at Stafford Hospital will recommend on Wednesday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th February 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

ASA begins oversight of new online behavioural advertising rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 6th, 2013 in advertising, codes of practice, complaints, consent, internet, news, ombudsmen by sally

“New UK rules governing the use of online behavioural advertising (OBA) have come into effect.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2013

Source: www.out-law.com