Liz Fisher: A Decade in the Glasshouse – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted June 26th, 2015 in freedom of information, news by sally

‘The UK Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) came fully into force on the 1 January 2005. There is thus now over a decade’s worth of law in relation to it. Yet, discussions of FOIA have remained marginal to administrative law. It tends to be only touched on in administrative law textbooks and any substantive treatment of the topic is in specialist texts. One only needs to look at this blog to see it isn’t seen as a major topic of debate among public lawyers (although note Judith Bannister’s recent post).’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 24th June 2015

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Court of Appeal clarifies the scope of numerical ranges in patent claims – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 26th, 2015 in interpretation, news, patents by sally

‘The way numerical ranges used to limit the scope of a patent claim should be interpreted has been clarified by the Court of Appeal in London.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th June 2015

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The 50 human rights cases that transformed Britain – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 26th, 2015 in human rights, news by sally

‘Today, I am delighted to launch a major new RightsInsfo infographic, the 50 Human Rights Cases That Transformed Britain. For the full experience, make sure you access it on a desktop computer.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 26th June 2015

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Essex police officers put on notice over child abuse case handling – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2015 in child abuse, complaints, news, police by sally

‘Twenty-nine serving and former police officers have been put on notice as part of an investigation into Essex Police’s handling of child abuse cases.’

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BBC News, 25th June 2015

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Ofcom ‘could be handed external control of the BBC’ under plans to be published – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2015 in BBC, charters, news by sally

‘A Government report on the future of the BBC is set to recommend that the BBC Trust be abolished and its powers handed to Ofcom, it has been reported.’

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The Independent, 26th June 2015

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Court of Appeal confirms neighbourhood development plans can make site allocations – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 26th, 2015 in appeals, consultations, judicial review, local government, news, planning by sally

‘UK legislation relating to neighbourhood planning allows for policies allocating sites for development to be included in neighbourhood development plans (NDPs), the Court of Appeal has confirmed.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd June 2015

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Men given 28 years in prison for Wrexham crossbow murder – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2015 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men have been jailed for at least 28 years for murdering a Wrexham man with a crossbow.’

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BBC News, 25th June 2015

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High court blocks extradition of Albanian killer claiming his description does not match wanted man – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 26th, 2015 in extradition, identification, murder, news by sally

‘Even though his fingerprints match an Albanian migrant claims he cannot be fugitive killer because he is six inches shorter.’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th June 2015

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Martin Ruddy convicted of killing parents in Newcastle home – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2015 in domestic violence, murder, news by sally

‘A man with mounting debts has been found guilty of murdering his parents in their Newcastle home.’

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BBC News, 25th June 2015

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Lawyers to refuse criminal cases in protest against cuts in legal aid fees – The Guardian

‘Solicitors and barristers in Liverpool are threatening to refuse to handle any new criminal cases from 1 July, as lawyers across the country meet to coordinate protests against cuts in legal aid fees.’

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The Guardian, 25th June 2015

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Alison Saunders: My Lord Janner decision could be reversed – Daily Telegraph

‘Director of Public Prosecutions suggests she will accept the outcome of a review if her decision not to prosecute the Labour peer is overruled’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th June 2015

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Gatecrasher who stabbed retired soldier in head guilty of murder after he dies five years later – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 25th, 2015 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Joseph Moran facing up to life imprisonment as he is convicting of murdering Fred Sluggett, who was left a ‘shell’ of a man after attack at home.’

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Daily Telegraph, 24th June 2015

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Convictions for violence against women hit record high – The Guardian

Posted June 25th, 2015 in domestic violence, news, prosecutions, statistics by sally

‘Changes in the law have made it easier to prosecute men for domestic abuse and leading to a rise in the number of successful prosecutions.’

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The Guardian, 25th June 2015

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New UK immigration rules: will you be affected? – The Guardian

Posted June 25th, 2015 in employment, immigration, news, nurses, remuneration by sally

‘Migrants who have spent more than five years working in the country will be required to earn £35,000 per year or else face deportation, according to a policy that comes into effect in April next year. The policy, announced in 2012 by British Home Secretary Theresa May, has been criticised this week by the Royal College of Nursing. They predicted chaos in the health service, and urged the Home Office to add nursing to the list of occupations exempt from the rules and reconsider the salary threshold.’
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The Guardian, 24th June 2015

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Alexander McDonald given 30 years for mother’s murder – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2015 in alcohol abuse, drug abuse, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who strangled and stabbed his mother in a frenzied attack while high on drink and drugs has been jailed for a minimum of 30 years.’

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BBC News, 24th June 2015

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Rotherham child sex abuse: ‘Hundreds’ of potential suspects, including two current or former councillors, investigated – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2015 in child abuse, inquiries, news, sexual offences by sally

‘Hundreds of possible suspects, including two serving or former Rotherham councillors, have been identified so far by an investigation into child sexual abuse in the town, the National Crime Agency has said.’

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The Independent, 24th June 2015

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Policeman who slept with rape victim to dodge gross misconduct charge – The Guardian

‘Decision to let DS Robert Dawson retire contradicts new regulations by Theresa May to stop officers avoiding disciplinary action by quitting the force.’

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The Guardian, 24th June 2015

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Westminster again… – Nearly Legal

Posted June 24th, 2015 in homelessness, housing, local government, news by sally

‘In R(Alemi) v Westminster CC [2015] EWHC 1765 (Admin), which has been widely reported already (eg here; and all over my twitter feed), HHJ Blair QC found that Westminster’s allocation scheme was unlawful in disbarring successful homeless applicants (other than a small group) from bidding for social housing in their first 12 months on the list. During that period, Westminster would be seeking to find a suitable private rented sector property.’

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Nearly Legal, 22nd June 2015

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Asbo dwarf jailed after impersonating a Dalek and threatening woman with a butterknife – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 24th, 2015 in disabled persons, news, sentencing, threatening behaviour by sally

‘Court hears Ian Salter-Bromley, 55, stuck a sucker dart on his forehead and filled his mouth with dominoes before shouting: ‘Exterminate! Exterminate!”
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Daily Telegraph, 23rd June 2015

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Gove is right on our two-tier justice system – but cuts caused this crisis – The Guardian

‘We must modernise our courts but that won’t address the fact that those who need it most are failed by the system. Only investment can redress the balance.’

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The Guardian, 24th June 2015

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