Drug dealer Christopher Holloway jailed for 10 years – BBC News
‘A man who sold drugs running a “legal high” website made £2.5m from his illegal activity, a court was told.’
BBC News, 9th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Women make up only 25% of judges in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘The UK judicial system lags well behind the rest of Europe in terms of gender balance, according to a study of the relative efficiency of justice systems published on Thursday.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Alfie Sullock death: Michael Pearce nine-year term stands – BBC News
‘A nine-year jail sentence given to a man who killed his girlfriend’s six-week-old baby was not “unduly lenient”, appeal judges have ruled.’
BBC News, 8th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Exploitative gangmaster fined only £500 – The Independent
‘An illegal gangmaster who made Romanian workers scavenge in bins while charging them to live in an unheated shed has been fined just £500.’
The Independent, 8th October 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High Court: reasons for withdrawal of part 36 offers must be disclosed – Litigation Futures
‘Judges who give permission for the withdrawal of part 36 offers must disclose the arguments and evidence behind their decisions, the High Court has ruled.’
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Litigation Futures, 9th October 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Theresa May postpones terrorism policing review – BBC News
‘Home Secretary Theresa May has abandoned plans to review the structure of counter-terrorism policing, because of the increased security threat level.’
BBC News, 9th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Max Clifford set to appeal his eight year prison sentence for string of indecent assaults today – The Independent
‘Max Clifford, the disgraced PR guru found guilty of a string of indecent assaults in May, it set to appeal his eight year prison sentence today.’
The Independent, 9th October 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dog breeder murder trial accused made ‘dreadful display of violence’ – The Guardian
‘A dog breeder shot his partner and her daughter in a “dreadful display of violence” after he claimed they had been tormenting him, a court heard.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Denial of legal aid in Court of Protection cases “a false economy”, says judge – Local Government Lawyer
‘Denying individuals legal aid for complex Court of Protection cases is a false economy, a High Court judge has warned.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Top poker player Phil Ivey loses £7.7m court battle – BBC News
‘Professional poker player Phil Ivey has lost a High Court battle against the owners of a London casino over his £7.7m winnings.’
BBC News, 8th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Relief from Sanctions in the Employment Tribunal – Six Pump Court
‘This article explores the relevance of the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) rules pertaining to relief from sanctions to Employment Tribunal proceedings.’
Six Pump Court, 6th October 2014
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
Court of Appeal dismisses legal challenge to quality assurance scheme for advocates (QASA) – Bar Standards Board
‘An appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss a judicial review of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) has today been rejected, on all grounds, by the Court of Appeal.’
Bar Standards Board, 7th October 2014
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
FCA guidance on the regulation of advice and personal recommendations – OUT-LAW.com
‘Financial regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on guidance that provides clarity on how different kinds of advice are treated, but companies should be particularly careful when offering advice electronically.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Winehouse row coroner sanctioned by SRA – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The coroner whose improper appointment of his wife led to the inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse being reheard has been sanctioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th October 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Academic behind copyright law changes warns that rights holders could lose even more control of content by taking test cases to court – OUT-LAW.com
‘Rights holders could lose even more control over their content if they take cases to court to test new copyright exceptions, the academic whose proposals prompted the new laws has exclusively told Out-Law.com.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Court enforces German law on military wife’s damages – Law Society’s Gazette
‘An English claimant injured in a crash in Germany has failed in a bid to have her compensation case heard in England and Wales.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th October 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Police admit use of snooping powers to reveal journalists’ sources must change – The Guardian
‘Senior police officers have conceded that the way police are authorised to use snooping powers to identify journalists’ sources needs to change.’
The Guardian, 7th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court of Appeal rejects all grounds of challenge to QASA – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has today [7 October] rejected a challenge to the lawfulness of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA).’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th October 2014
Source: www.localgovernemtnlawyer.co.uk
No loss of confidence – establishing causation in confidential information claims – RPC Privacy Law
‘This case is an interesting example of a claim for breach of confidence (both in contract and in equity) where, although liability was established, only nominal damages (£1) were awarded to the Claimant.’
RPC Privacy Law, 7th October 2014
Source: www.rpc.co.uk
MoD faces legal fight over recruitment of child soldiers – The Independent
‘Campaigners are taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence today to demand the nation’s youngest soldiers are not forced into serving longer than adult recruits.’
The Independent, 8th October 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
