Richard Cornes: 11-1 gender ratio Court’s Achilles Heel: Reporting of the Supreme Court’s start of the year press briefing – UK Constitutional Law Group

Posted October 16th, 2013 in diversity, human rights, Islam, media, news, Supreme Court, women by sally

“On October 2 at 10am, the United Kingdom Supreme Court held an hour long pre-term press-briefing to mark the opening of the Court’s fifth year. This blog looks not only at what was said by the Court, and asked by the journalists on the day, but also what was then reported.”

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UK Constitutional Law Group, 16th October 2013

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Libel tourism at an end, say lawyers following high court rulings – The Guardian

“Lawyers have heralded the death of so-called libel tourism after the high court threw out two cases brought by wealthy foreigners over allegations published overseas.”

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The Guardian, 15th October 2013

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Jail sentence penalties for data breaches will be consulted on despite Government’s scepticism – OUT-LAW.com

“The Government has reiterated its commitment to consult on introducing custodial sentences as a possible penalty for individuals who breach UK data protection laws.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th October 2013

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Katie Price settles phone-hacking claim – BBC News

Posted October 10th, 2013 in damages, interception, media, news, telecommunications by sally

“Model and TV personality Katie Price has received undisclosed damages over phone hacking, the High Court has heard.”

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BBC News, 9th October 2013

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Press still plans self-regulation despite ministers’ rejection, says Times editor – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2013 in charters, media, news, parliament by sally

“The editor of the Times yesterday gave the clearest indication yet that a group of the country’s bestselling titles will press ahead and set up their own regulator without seeking government approval, after ministers formally rejected a Fleet Street proposal for a new system of oversight.”

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The Guardian, 9th October 2013

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Robin Thicke advert ruled ‘too sexual’ for early showing – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2013 in advertising, children, complaints, media, news, video recordings, women by sally

“An advert featuring singer Robin Thicke performing his number one hit Blurred Lines must not be shown before 19:30 as it is too sexual, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.”

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BBC News, 9th October 2013

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Newspapers’ plans for post-Leveson press regulation rejected – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2013 in charters, constitutional reform, media, news, Privy Council, victims by sally

“Plans on how to regulate the press industry have been delayed until later this month after a difficult meeting of the key players rejected the regulatory plans proposed by the industry but also could not agree whether to back the royal charter passed by parliament.”

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The Guardian, 7th October 2013

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Press regulation debate nears final reckoning – The Guardian

Posted September 30th, 2013 in codes of practice, interception, media, news, Privy Council, regulations by sally

“The marathon battle to introduce a new system of press regulation will come to a head on 9 October when the privy council is due to decide whether to seal a royal charter enshrining the industry’s preferred system of self-regulation.”

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The Guardian, 27th September 2013

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Government defamation costs reforms ‘could have chilling effect’ – Daily Telegraph

“Government proposals to allow people of ‘modest means’ to sue for libel without having to pay the other side’s legal costs if they lose could have a ‘chilling effect’ on free speech, a leading media lawyer has warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th September 2013

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Joanna Yeates murder: police apologise to landlord – The Guardian

Posted September 16th, 2013 in anonymity, bail, compensation, inquiries, media, murder, news, police, professional conduct, standards by sally

“The landlord of the murdered landscape architect Joanna Yeates has received a letter from police expressing ‘regret’ for the first time at the way he was treated after being arrested over her killing.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2013

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Mail reaches out-of-court settlement with Ryanair over safety story – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2013 in airlines, defamation, health & safety, media, news by sally

“Airline sued newspaper for libel after it claimed some pilots were concerned that a fuel policy may have put passengers at risk.”

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The Guardian, 12th September 2013

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Detective should face gross misconduct charge over killer’s questioning – IPCC – The Guardian

“A senior detective who ignored the rules governing the questioning of a suspect as he tried to solve a high-profile abduction case should answer a charge of gross misconduct, the police watchdog has ruled.”

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The Guardian, 9th September 2013

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UK judges have breathed new life into Human Rights Convention, says former court president – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted September 5th, 2013 in human rights, judiciary, media, news, political parties, speeches, treaties by sally

“Yesterday Sir Nicolas Bratza spoke candidly about the responsibility of certain UK politicians and media outlets in tarnishing this countries human rights legacy. He called on lawyers and NGOs to help rekindle the fire for human rights at home.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 4th September 2013

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CoA to hear ‘plebgate’ costs challenge after High Court cuts libel budget – The Lawyer

Posted September 2nd, 2013 in appeals, costs, defamation, media, news, police, solicitors by sally

“The Court of Appeal will decide whether Andrew Mitchell MP can reverse a High Court decision that the cost of his libel action against The Sun should be restricted to the cost of the court fees for the claim.”

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The Lawyer, 30th August 2013

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Hollyoaks train death scene breaks Ofcom rules – BBC News

Posted August 28th, 2013 in children, complaints, media, news, ombudsmen, violence by sally

“Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks has been censured over a fight scene where one of the main characters was killed by a speeding train.”

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BBC News, 27th August 2013

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NSA leaks: David Cameron’s response is intimidation, says world press body – The Guardian

“David Cameron has been told that the government’s attempt to destroy sensitive leaked documents about mass surveillance was ‘an act of intimidation’ that risks a chilling effect on press freedom. The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has written to the prime minister over the government’s ‘deeply regrettable’ response to files leaked by the National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden.”

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The Guardian, 26th August 2013

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Press focus on “zero hours” terminology rather than substance unhelpful, says expert, as Government hints at tighter controls – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 23rd, 2013 in codes of practice, contract of employment, employment, media, news by sally

“Broad references by the press to ‘zero hours’ employment contracts are unhelpful, as the term is used to refer to a wide variety of contracts that can be used for a number of legitimate business reasons, an expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd August 2013

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UK terror law watchdog promises rapid report on David Miranda detention – The Guardian

“Britain’s anti-terror laws watchdog is to investigate whether laws were used “lawfully, appropriately and humanely” when police detained David Miranda at Heathrow airport for nine hours.”

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The Guardian, 22nd August 2013

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Islamic TV channel fined £85,000 for inciting violence – BBC News

Posted August 22nd, 2013 in fines, incitement, Islam, media, news, violence by sally

“The broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has fined an Islamic TV channel £85,000, for inciting violence.”

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BBC News, 21st August 2013

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David Miranda detention: Police right to act, says May – BBC News

Posted August 22nd, 2013 in detention, immigration, media, news, police, terrorism by sally

“Home Secretary Theresa May has defended the police’s use of anti-terror laws to hold and question David Miranda, the partner of a Guardian journalist.”

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BBC News, 21st August 2013

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