Before the Flood? The 1996 Hague Convention in the English Courts – Family Law Week

Posted March 28th, 2013 in child abduction, EC law, news, parental responsibility, treaties by tracey

“Duncan Ranton, Solicitor and Consultant with Bishop & Sewell LLP, considers the impact of the 1996 Hague Convention and the first judgment in the English courts to consider the treaty.”

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Family Law week, 27th March 2013

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Ruling on unintentional sewage leaks liability should lead firms to review prevention efforts, says expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 28th, 2013 in licensing, news, sewerage, waste, water companies by tracey

“Companies responsible for the operation of the sewer networks in England and
Wales can be found criminally liable for unlicensed depositing of controlled
waste even where that deposit of waste is unintentional, the High Court has
ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th March 2013

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Abu Qatada’s deportation is unlikely, but charges might see him jailed – The Guardian

Posted March 28th, 2013 in appeals, bail, deportation, immigration, news, terrorism, tribunals by tracey

“UK courts have ruled against sending Abu Qatada to Jordan, but now he might be charged for allegedly breaching bail conditions.”

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The Guardian, 27th March 2013

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Burglar who killed street cleaner jailed for at least 27 years – The Guardian

Posted March 28th, 2013 in burglary, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

“A burglar was jailed for a minimum of 27 years on Wednesday for killing a street cleaner who tried to stop him with his broom as he fled from a house with a stolen laptop.”

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The Guardian, 27th March 2013

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Gravely ill woman who ran away from home should not be reunited with family, court rules – The Independent

Posted March 28th, 2013 in Court of Protection, families, mental health, news by tracey

“The Court of Protection has ruled that a 64-year-old woman who disappeared for months after she ran away with a neighbour and subsequently suffered a massive stroke should not be reunited with her family despite their fervent wish to see her again.”

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The Independent, 27th March 2013

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Bogus Italian lawyer Giovanni di Stefano found guilty – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2013 in deceit, fraud, money laundering, news by tracey

“A self-styled Italian lawyer has been found guilty of tricking people into
thinking he was a bona fide legal professional.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th March 2013

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Former prison officer jailed for Jon Venables leak – Daily Telegraph

“A former prison officer has been jailed for selling information to a newspaper
on Jon Venables, one of Jamie Bulger’s killers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th March 2013

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Bigamist avoids jail after claiming his he needs to support his current wife’s parents – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 28th, 2013 in bigamy, families, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by tracey

“A bigamist who has been married to four different women has avoided jail after
insisting that his extended family were financially dependent upon him.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th March 2013

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BSkyB and BT force Virgin Media to drop unlimited broadband ad claim – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2013 in advertising, complaints, internet, news by tracey

“BSkyB and BT have successfully teamed up to force rival Virgin Media to drop an advert that claimed that its broadband is ‘unlimited’, after the advertising watchdog found that heavy users could find their download speeds cut by up to 50%.”

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The Guardian, 27th March 2013

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Ex-PC and prison worker jailed for Sun information sale – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2013 in media, misfeasance in public office, news, police, prison officers, sentencing by tracey

“A former prison worker and an ex-policeman have been jailed for selling
information to the Sun newspaper.”

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BBC News, 27th March 2013

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Abu Qatada: Government loses deportation appeal – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2013 in appeals, deportation, evidence, immigration, news, terrorism, torture by tracey

“Home Secretary Theresa May has lost her appeal against a ruling preventing the
deportation of preacher Abu Qatada.”

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BBC News, 27th March 2013

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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

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Plans to give ICO power to conduct compulsory data protection audits in NHS unveiled – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 27th, 2013 in auditors, data protection, hospitals, medical records, news by tracey

“Public health bodies in the UK could be compelled to open themselves up to a
data protection audit by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) under new
plans outlined by the Government.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 26th March 2013

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Unclear judgment on unclear occupancy – NearlyLegal

Posted March 27th, 2013 in appeals, evidence, housing, judges, landlord & tenant, local government, news by tracey

“This was an appeal of a Circuit Judge’s finding that LB Brent’s possession claim under Ground 16, Schedule 2 Housing Act 1985 failed because the property was reasonably needed to accommodate those living there. Very unusually, the appeal was in large part a challenge to the Judge’s findings of fact.”

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NearlyLegal, 24th March 2013

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Foreign lawsuits may face higher UK legal fees – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2013 in courts, fees, jurisdiction, legal services, news by tracey

“Higher fees may be introduced for foreign businessmen and Russian oligarchs who pursue their multimillion-pound disputes in British courts, under a review announced on Tuesday.”

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The Guardian, 26th March 2013

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Doctors allowed to date former patients – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 27th, 2013 in doctors, medical ethics, news, professional conduct by tracey

“A watchdog has updated its guidance on doctors having romantic relationships
with their former patients, urging medical professionals to use their
‘professional judgement’ to decide if it is appropriate.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2013

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Julie Burchill entitled to ‘offend’ transsexuals, press watchdog rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 27th, 2013 in complaints, freedom of expression, media, news, sex discrimination by tracey

“Julie Burchill was entitled to write a controversial article about transsexuals
because she was expressing her opinion, the Press Complaints Commission (PCC)
has ruled.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2013

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Gipsies ordered to leave after three-year village fight – Daily Telegraphj

Posted March 27th, 2013 in appeals, demonstrations, news, planning, travellers by tracey

“Villagers who have spent almost three years blockading an illegal gipsy camp
declared victory after a High Court judge ordered the travellers to leave.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th March 2013

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Darren Purchase jailed for 20 years for series of sex crimes – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2013 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

“A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting and
raping eight people including a 13-year-old boy.”

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BBC News, 25th March 2013

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Criminal record checks to be relaxed – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2013 in criminal records, employment, news by tracey

“Thousands of job applicants will no longer have to face their criminal past
being disclosed to employers, under changes announced by the Home Office.”

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BBC News, 26th March 2013

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