Last British resident in Guantánamo ‘may never be allowed home’ – The Guardian

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in demonstrations, detention, intelligence services, news, police, torture by sally

“The last British resident being held in Guantánamo Bay may never be allowed to return to his family in London because of an alleged ‘secret deal’ between US authorities, Saudi Arabia and the British security services.”

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The Guardian, 20th April 2013

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Local authority ordered to pay substantial costs in family human rights case – UK Human Rights Blog

“This was a costs application arising from an extremely important decision by Peter Jackson J in June 2012 (see Alasdair Henderson’s post here and read judgment).”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 19th April 2013

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Christians launch landmark human rights case – Daily Telegraph

“Christians are to launch a landmark legal case arguing their religion is being treated as a ‘thought crime’ by government and courts.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th April 2013

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Justice by postcode: variety in magistrates’ sentences revealed – The Independent

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in magistrates, news, recidivists, sentencing, statistics by sally

“The number of criminals sent to prison by magistrates in England and Wales varies dramatically depending on which court does the sentencing, research reveals today.”

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The Independent, 22nd April 2013

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Lesley Kemp faces libel suit over Twitter comments – BBC News

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in defamation, fees, internet, legal representation, news by sally

“A woman who complained about an unpaid £146 invoice is facing a libel battle that could cost her more than £100,000.”

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BBC News, 19th April 2013

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UK ban on political advertising may be lifted – The Independent

“Britain may be forced to lift its ban on political advertising when the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rules on its lawfulness tomorrow.”

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The Independent, 21st April 2013

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Minorities stopped disproportionally in decade after Macpherson report – The Guardian

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in equality, murder, news, police, racism, statistics, stop and search by sally

“Ethnic minority Britons were subjected to nearly one-and-a-half million more stop and searches in the 10 years after the Macpherson inquiry than if the police had treated them the same as white people, the Guardian can reveal.”

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The Guardian, 22nd April 2013

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A history of violence: is Clare’s Law working? – The Guardian

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in criminal records, disclosure, domestic violence, murder, news, privacy by sally

“When Clare Wood was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, a scheme was set up to allow women to see details of their partner’s violent past. Six months on, Steve Boggan finds out if ‘Clare’s Law’ is working.”

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The Guardian, 21st April 2013

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Osborne in legal challenge to European Commission over financial transaction tax – The Independent

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in EC law, jurisdiction, news, taxation by sally

“Chancellor George Osborne said an application had been lodged at the European Court of Justice to challenge the decision allowing 11 members of the European Union to press ahead with the plans.”

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The Independent, 20th April 2013

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Stephen Lawrence: how his murder changed the legal landscape – The Guardian

Posted April 22nd, 2013 in diversity, equality, murder, news, police, racism, statistics, stop and search by sally

“The Macpherson report made 70 recommendations – 67 led to specific changes in practice or law within two years of publication.”

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The Guardian, 22nd April 2013

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Santander mortgage customers to share million-pound compensation pot – The Guardian

Posted April 19th, 2013 in banking, compensation, documents, mortgages, news by sally

“Up to 30,000 Santander mortgage customers are set to share millions of pounds in compensation after it emerged they may have lost out because of confusing letters sent by the bank more than four years ago.”

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The Guardian, 19th April 2013

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Phone hacking: NoW publisher pays damages to Neil Hamilton – The Guardian

Posted April 19th, 2013 in damages, interception, media, news, telecommunications by sally

“Reality TV star Jady Goody’s estate, former Conservative MP Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine and a former aide to Tony Blair are among eight of the latest claimants to settle their cases against News of the World for phone hacking.”

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The Guardian, 19th April 2013

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Girlfriend of rapist jailed after using Facebook to frame victims – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 19th, 2013 in internet, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing, victims by sally

“The girlfriend of a convicted rapist has been jailed after trying to clear his
name by framing two of his victims with fake Facebook profiles.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th April 2013

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Police powers and procedures in England and Wales 2011/12: user guide – Home Office

Posted April 19th, 2013 in investigatory powers, news, police, reports, statistics by sally

“This guide to Police Powers and Procedures Statistics is designed to be a useful reference guide with explanatory notes on the statistics.”

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Home Office, 18th April 2013

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Council to review wind turbine policy after High Court rejects residential “buffer zone” – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 19th, 2013 in energy, judicial review, local government, news, planning by sally

“A council could not amend its wind turbine planning policy to ensure a larger ‘buffer zone’ between turbines and residential properties than that already set out in its local plan, the High Court has ruled.17 Apr 2013.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th April 2013

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Children: Public Law Update (April 2013) – Family Law Week

“John Tughan, barrister of 4 Paper Buildings, examines two important recent judgments: the Supreme Court’s decision in J (Children) and the Court of Appeal’s in M (A Child).”

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Family Law Week, 18th April 2013

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Home secretary orders probe over police compensation – BBC News

Posted April 19th, 2013 in compensation, news, personal injuries, police by sally

“Home Secretary Theresa May has said she wants to know if the case of a Norfolk
police officer suing a garage owner was ‘symptomatic’ of a claims culture among
officers.”

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BBC News, 18th April 2013

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Europol, the EU’s crime intelligence agency demands access to British police files – The Guardian

Posted April 19th, 2013 in criminal records, data protection, intelligence services, news, police by sally

“New powers will give the European Union’s criminal intelligence agency Europol
access to all information held by the police, including evidence files on
children, victims, witnesses and other people never even suspected of a crime.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th April 2013

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M25 suicide case demonstrates limits of court of appeal – The Guardian

“Supreme court’s backing of initial tribunal reaffirms principle that suicidal people may not realise full effects of their actions.”

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The Guardian, 18th April 2013

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Proposed reforms undermine the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted April 18th, 2013 in appeals, criminal records, disclosure, news, proportionality, time limits by sally

“Imagine you are a middle-aged man with a young family looking to change career to work as a primary school teacher. When you were 12 you took a chocolate bar from a shop. You learnt a salutary lesson and never repeated this isolated error of judgment. Is it right that your prospective employer should be told this? Well, whilst the Government thought your prospective employer should be forewarned, the Court of Appeal disagreed. The Court of Appeal, in R(T) & Others v Greater Manchester was critical of the ‘blanket nature’ of the current regime deeming it disproportionate in pursuance of the legitimate aim of safeguarding children and young adults. As a result of this important case, the Government has been forced to modify the disclosure regime to avoid offending Art 8; the right to private and family life.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 18th April 2013

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk