UK copyright reforms to take effect in April 2014 – OUT-LAW.com
‘Changes to UK copyright law will come into force on 6 April 2014, the Government has announced.’
OUT-LAW.com, 19th December 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Category: news
Vote of no confidence in Society leadership passes – Legal Voice
‘A vote of no confidence in the Law Society’s leadership over its handling of the criminal legal aid reforms has today been passed by 52% at a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Society.’
Legal Voice, 17th December 2013
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
Sentencing sexual offenders – a lost opportunity? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘The Sentencing Council has issued a new Guideline in relation to sexual offences this month. The aim: “to help ensure appropriate and consistent sentences for sex offenders”, says the accompanying press release.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 18th December 2013
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Court of Appeal cites Mitchell to refuse relief – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Court of Appeal has cited the landmark Mitchell costs case for the first time to reject a defendant’s plea for relief from sanctions.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 18th December 2013
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Children: Private Law Update (December 2013) – Family Law Week
‘Alex Verdan QC of 4 Paper Buildings considers a wide range of children private law issues which have recently come before the courts.’
Family Law Week, 18th December 2013
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Banking reforms become law after getting Royal Assent – BBC News
‘Reforms to the UK banking sector aimed at making it more resilient after the 2008 financial crisis have become law. The Financial Services Bill was given Royal Assent on Wednesday after being approved by Parliament earlier.’
BBC News, 19th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Boston double murder: Mehmet Ozen jailed for life – BBC News
‘A landlord convicted of two murders after a row over rent has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 18th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK inquiry on rendition and torture to be handed to ISC – The Guardian
‘The stalled official inquiry into the UK’s involvement in rendition and torture in the years after 9/11 is to be handed to the controversial intelligence and security committee (ISC), the government will announce on Thursday.’
The Guardian, 18th December 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cannabis user who murdered his grandmother jailed for 24 years – The Guardian
‘A man who murdered his 84-year-old grandmother by stabbing her 50 times in her bed and then attempted to kill a nine-year-old boy has been told he must serve minimum of 24 years in prison.’
The Guardian, 18th December 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Kadan Beaumont murder: Father jailed for life – BBC News
‘A father who claimed the family dog caused fatal injuries to his 11-month-old son has been jailed for life for his murder.’
BBC News, 18th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The old debate: punish prisoners, or rehabilitate them? – Daily Telegraph
‘Debates over how to treat prisoners have gone on since imprisonment began: should the prison system leave inmates to fester in cold cells, with punishment and deterrence as the goal of incarceration? Or should it let them wander from classroom to games room, preaching rehabilitation into society as its main aim?’
Daily Telegraph, 18th December 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
FGM inquiry launched to uncover reasons for lack of prosecution in UK – The Guardian
‘A major inquiry has been launched into female genital mutilation (FGM) to uncover why there has not been a single prosecution in the UK since it was made a criminal offence, and to try to bring an end to the illegal practice.’
The Guardian, 18th December 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Divorced wife ‘cheated out of millions after husband failed to reveal assets’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A divorced wife claims her ex-husband misled her about the value of his computer software business to cheat her out of a multi-million-pound settlement. Alison Sharland, 46, says Charles, 53, convinced her to give up her claim to an equal share when they divorced.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th December 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
RSPCA hires former CPS lawyer to review its prosecutions policy – Daily Telegraph
‘The RSPCA has bowed to pressure from MPs and campaigners and hired a senior lawyer to carry out a £50,000 review into its controversial prosecutions policy.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th December 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins begins 35-year term for child sex offences – BBC News
‘Paedophile Lostprophets’ singer Ian Watkins is beginning a 35-year sentence for child sex offences, including attempted rape of a baby.’
BBC News, 19th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Bett mileage: IPCC considers Norfolk PCC claim – BBC C News
‘Mileage claims lodged by a police and crime commissioner are being looked at by the police watchdog.’
BBC News, 19th December 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Chancery Modernisation Review: Final Report Published – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘A review of the Chancery Division of the High Court by Lord Justice Briggs is published today. Based in the Rolls Building in London and in the seven principal regional trial centres, the Chancery Division is now the largest unit for handling business and property cases in the country.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 17th December 2013
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Judge Sir Paul Coleridge disciplined for stating views on traditional marriage – Daily Telegraph
‘A senior High Court judge has been disciplined for misconduct after speaking out over his support for traditional marriage.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
