Families ‘torn apart’ by immigration rules on spouses – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2014 in families, human rights, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘A minimum income requirement imposed on non-EU migrants limits the number able to enter the UK. But some families claim the system is unfair and is keeping spouses and their children apart, as Inside Out East reports.’

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BBC News, 3rd March 2014

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What caused the 1985 Tottenham Broadwater Farm riot? – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2014 in homicide, murder, news, police, violent disorder by sally

‘PC Keith Blakelock was stabbed to death in the Broadwater Farm riot in Tottenham, north London, on 6 October 1985. But what caused the riots?’

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BBC News, 3rd March 2014

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12-year-old boy walks free after raping younger sister as judge rules he is ‘not a danger to society’ – The Independent

Posted March 4th, 2014 in children, families, news, pornography, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘A 12-year-old boy who raped his seven-year-old sister after watching porn online has walked free after a judge ruled he is not a danger to society.’

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The Independent, 3rd March 2014

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Female genital mutilation law must be toughened, UK’s top police officers say – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2014 in education, female genital mutilation, legislation, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Britain’s senior police officers have called for tighter laws to increase the likelihood of prosecution of those who carry out female genital mutilation (FGM) and of the parents who let it happen to their daughters.’

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2014

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Shrien Dewani extradited to South Africa ‘within 28 days’ – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2014 in appeals, extradition, mental health, murder, news by sally

‘A man accused of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon has lost his latest appeal against extradition.’

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BBC News, 3rd March 2014

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Further torment – New Law Journal

‘Rosalyn Akar Grams reviews the impact of LASPO on the provision of quality legal representation for survivors of torture, as part of an exclusive NLJ online series on legal aid post-LASPO.’

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New Law Journal, 19th February 2014

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Reporting Restrictions and the New Transparency – Part 1 – Family Law Week

‘This is the first part of a three-part article by Mary Lazarus, barrister of 42 Bedford Row, reviewing recent developments concerning reporting restriction orders and transparency in the family courts. In this first part Mary considers some procedural issues before concentrating on those cases involving clashes between the need for privacy and the desire to report issues of genuine public interest.’

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Family Law Week, 27th February 2014

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Beeres v. The CPS – Criminal Law and Justice Weekly

Posted March 3rd, 2014 in appeals, assault, domestic violence, evidence, legal representation, news, police by sally

‘Anita Beeres was convicted of assault for beating her partner John Leeson with a baseball bat during an argument at her home. Mr Leeson himself did not complain nor did he give evidence. (History does not relate how then Ms Beeres was arrested.) The only evidence against Ms Beeres was her confession, first at the time of her arrest and then again when interviewed at the police station.’

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Criminal Law and Justice Weekly, 28th February 2014

Source: www.criminallawandjustice.co.uk

The dependable witness – New Law Journal

‘Martin Burns provides five important factors to consider when instructing an expert witness (or acting as one).’

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New Law Journal, 28th February 2014

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Making it easier for separating couples to manage their finances and property – Law Commission

‘The Law Commission is recommending a set of measures to make it easier for couples to manage their financial affairs on divorce or at the end of a civil partnership.’

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Law Commission, 27th February 2014

Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk

Fraudulent non-disclosure: the latest Chapter – Family Law Week

‘Sarah Foreman, a solicitor at Vardags, analyses the Court of Appeal judgment in Sharland v. Sharland.’

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Family Law Week, 28th February 2014

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High Court rejects challenge to Berkshire village green decision – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 3rd, 2014 in commons, judicial review, local government, news, planning by sally

‘An inspector was entitled to find that land subject to an application for registration as a village green had ceased to be used “as of right”, a High Court judge has found.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th February 2014

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Trade Marks: British Shorinji Kempo Federation v Shorinji Kempo Unity – NIPC Law

Posted March 3rd, 2014 in appeals, consent, intellectual property, news, trade marks by sally

‘Two interesting points arose in British Shorinji Kempo Federation v Shorinji Kempo Unity [2014] EWHC 285 (Ch) (17 Feb 2014) in which my colleague Thomas Dillon appeared for the British Shorinji Kempo Foundation (“BSKF”) on a pro bono basis. The first was what constitutes genuine use for the purpose of s.6A of the Trade Marks Act 1994. The second was the methodology by which the judge determined whether the mark that had BSKF sought to register was similar to one that had previously been registered by Shorinji Kempo Unity (“SKU”) and if so whether there was any likelihood of confusion for the purposes of s.5 (2) of the Act.’

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NIPC Law, 24th February 2014

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The Law Commission’s Report on Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements – Family Law Week

‘Spencer Clarke, Lawyer in the Property, Family and Trust Law Team at the Law Commission considers the Key recommendations of the Law Commision’s Report on Matrimonial, Property, Needs and Agreements.’

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Family Law Week, 27th February 2014

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Bathroom spy-cam landlord escapes jail term – Daily Telegraph

‘A landlord who installed a hidden camera in his bathroom so he could spy on female students showering has avoided a jail sentence.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2014

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Human rights and public law challenge to prisoner’s release conditions fails – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted March 3rd, 2014 in appeals, human rights, judicial review, news, release on licence, terrorism by sally

‘Mr Gul had been imprisoned for a period, on 24 February 2011, for disseminating terrorist publications. When he was released on 6 July 2012, this was under licence, as is common following the release of dangerous prisoners. Mr Gul challenged some of the conditions of his licence by judicial review. The court rejected his challenge.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd March 2014

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Robber Brian James Waite jailed after seven years on run – BBC News

Posted March 3rd, 2014 in escape from custody, fraud, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

‘A convicted robber who sparked an international search has been sentenced to more than nine years in jail.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2014

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Parents jailed over rickets baby death – BBC News

‘The parents of a five-month-old boy who died from acute rickets have been jailed for manslaughter.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2014

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Rape of vulnerable women ‘has been effectively decriminalised’ – The Independent

‘Rape of vulnerable women, especially those with learning difficulties, has effectively been “decriminalised”, according to a research academic employed by the country’s largest police force.’

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The Independent, 28th February 2014

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Wind farms: ‘Inspector Blight’ criticised by senior judges – Daily Telegraph

‘Paul Griffiths, a planning inspector nicknamed “Inspector Blight” because of the number of wind farms he has approved, is criticised in a Court of Appeal judgement over his interpretation of guidelines’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2014

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