Privacy International to challenge telecoms firms over GCHQ cooperation – The Guardian

“BT and Vodafone are among seven large telecoms firms which could be pulled into a legal challenge under human rights law for cooperating with GCHQ’s large-scale internet surveillance programs.”

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The Guardian, 8th August 2013

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Finance and Divorce Update – Family Law Week

Posted August 8th, 2013 in divorce, family courts, financial provision, news by sally

“Jessica Craigs, senior solicitor and David Salter, Joint Head of Family Law at Mills & Reeve LLP analyse the financial remedies and divorce news and cases published in July.”

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Family Law Week, 7th August 2013

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High Court caps ‘plebgate’ libel budget to court fees for Andrew Mitchell MP – The Lawyer

Posted August 8th, 2013 in budgets, case management, costs, defamation, fees, news by sally

“The High Court has told the former chief whip Andrew Mitchell MP that the cost of his libel action against The Sun will be restricted to the cost of the court fees for the claim.”

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The Lawyer, 7th August 2013

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New code of practice on conducting privacy impact assessments outlined – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 8th, 2013 in codes of practice, consultations, data protection, news, privacy by sally

“The Secretary of State (SoS) was correct to conclude that the demolition of a Victorian Chapel to pave the way for a housing regeneration scheme was an independent project and therefore did not require an environmental impact assessment (EIA), a High Court judge has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th August 2013

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94 driving licences removed over test translation fraud – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2013 in conspiracy, driving licences, fraud, guilty pleas, interpreters, news by sally

“Driving licences are being stripped from dozens of people after an interpreter who gave Chinese theory test candidates the answers.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2013

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BPP awarded university status – The Lawyer

Posted August 8th, 2013 in legal education, news, universities by sally

“BPP has been awarded university status, following confirmation by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) that the private provider meets the criteria for the title.”

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The Lawyer, 8th August 2013

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New guidance shows ‘tangled web’ of approvals needed for fracking projects, says expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 8th, 2013 in consent, consultations, energy, environmental protection, fracking, news by sally

“Energy companies will need to negotiate a ‘tangled web; of regulatory approvals just to carry out exploratory ‘fracking’, an expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th August 2013

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Rise in customers winning compensation from banks that mis-sold paid-for accounts – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 8th, 2013 in banking, compensation, financial regulation, news, ombudsmen by sally

“Two in three customers who complain to the Financial Ombudsman about the mis-selling of paid-for bank accounts are successfully winning money back or compensation, figures show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th August 2013

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RSPCA accused of using criminal prosecutions to increase revenue – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 8th, 2013 in animal cruelty, charities, news, prosecutions by sally

“The RSPCA is facing calls to give up its role as a criminal prosecutor following claims that it is using court cases as a means of increasing its revenue.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th August 2013

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Simon Hall confesses to Joan Albert murder 12 years on – BBC News

“A killer who stabbed a 79-year-old woman to death has confessed to the crime after a decade claiming he was the victim of a miscarriage of justice.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2013

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Barrister who called child sex abuse victim ‘predatory’ criticised by DPP – The Guardian

“A prosecuting barrister and a judge involved in a sex abuse case during which the 13-year-old-victim was described as “predatory” have been referred to separate inquiries.”

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The Guardian, 7th August 2013

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Birmingham man Vishar Jain jailed for stamping on boy’s head – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2013 in child abuse, domestic violence, news, sentencing, wounding by sally

“A computer engineer from Birmingham has been jailed for nine years for an attack in which he stamped on the head of his partner’s four-year-old son.”

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BBC News, 7th August 2013

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Poppy Rodgers death: York man jailed for supplying drugs – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2013 in drug offences, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for more than six years for supplying a class A drug to a teenage girl who died after taking the substance.”

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BBC News, 7th August 2013

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London man Andrzej Kulesza’s torture murderer jailed – BBC News

“The killer of a man whose remains were found in a field has been jailed for life for his torture murder and kidnap.”

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BBC News, 7th August 2013

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Legal challenge to zero hours contracts launched against Sports Direct – The Independent

“A legal challenge is being brought against retail giant Sports Direct over the use of zero hours contracts among its staff.”

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The Independent, 7th August 2013

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SAS sniper Danny Nightingale appeals against sentence – The Guardian

“The former SAS sniper Danny Nightingale is to appeal against his conviction for illegally possessing a gun and ammunition.”

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The Guardian, 7th August 2013

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Sikh woman asks court not to annul marriage to mentally disabled man – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 7th, 2013 in consent, forced marriages, local government, mental health, news, Sikhism by sally

“A woman who was subjected to an arranged marriage with a man who has severe mental disabilities begged a High Court judge not to annul the union because it would consign her to permanent spinsterhood and ostracism by the Sikh community.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th August 2013

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Premium rate customer service phone lines to be banned – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 7th, 2013 in consumer protection, news, telecommunications by sally

“Premium rate customer service phone lines are to be banned in a Government crackdown, but banks, train operators and airlines have been let off the hook by ministers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th August 2013

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Edinburgh Woollen Mill boss Philip Day fined over wood damage – BBC News

Posted August 7th, 2013 in fines, forestry, negligence, news, sites of special scientific interest by sally

“A tycoon has been ordered to pay almost £1m for damage caused to ancient woodland in Cumbria.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2013

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Driver caught doing 80 mph in a 30 mph zone criticised – Daily Telegraph

“A judge has criticised a man caught driving at more than 80 mph in a 30 mph zone, as she said sentencing guidelines did not cover such a gross breach of the speed limit.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th August 2013

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