Inmate Kevan Thakrar cleared over prison guards attack – BBC News
“A man serving life for three murders has been cleared over a prison attack in which he stabbed three guards.”
BBC News, 9th November 2011
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Legal education review under scrutiny as profession awaits first progress report – Legal Week
“A year after announcing the most comprehensive review of legal education in the UK in decades, the three largest regulators in England and Wales will meet today (10 November) to discuss their progress. The meeting will see the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Institute of Legal Executives Professional Standards (IPS) sit down with members of the committee put together after the root-and-branch review was announced in November 2010 to provide a progress report.”
Legal Week, 10th November 2011
Source: www.legalweek.com
Butt to appeal 30-month jail sentence, says lawyer – The Independent
“Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has filed an appeal against his 30-month jail sentence for his part in the conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls in a Test.”
The Independent, 10th November 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK borders chief will win constructive dismissal case, Home Office lawyers say – The Guardian
“Home Office lawyers have advised ministers that Brodie Clark, the senior civil servant at the centre of the passport checks row, will win his case for constructive dismissal against Theresa May, the home secretary.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
OFT tells Carcraft vehicle supermarket to improve practices – The Guardian
“The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has taken enforcement action against car supermarket group Carcraft after it found the firm was failing to carry out pre-sale vehicle inspections, had refused to repair or replace faulty vehicles, and was not clearly explaining the terms of motor finance policies it sold.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lawyers call for couples law reform – The Independent
” Lawyers called today for new legislation on ‘co-habiting couples’ after the UK’s highest court ruled that a man who left his partner nearly 20 years ago was not entitled to half the value of the house they shared.”
The Independent, 9th November 2011
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Neil Morrissey’s bid for court statement on Daily Mail story is rejected – The Guardian
“Men Behaving Badly actor Neil Morrissey has had his bid to make a statement in open court about his long-running libel battle with the Daily Mail turned down by a high court judge.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Suffolk policeman Ian Reynolds jailed over child abuse images – BBC News
“A Suffolk police constable who viewed indecent images of children has been jailed for nine months.”
BBC News, 9th November 2011
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Jonathan Sumption shows a certain naivety – The Guardian
“The supreme court’s newest recruit worries that judges are making policy. But parliament always has the last word.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court rules on property rights for unmarried couples – The Guardian
“The property rights of millions of unmarried couples who split up have been clarified by a supreme court judgment that has awarded the overwhelming share of a bungalow in Essex to the woman.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police criticised for contacting innocent protesters over fees march – The Independent
“Police faced criticism tonight after it emerged that they had contacted any protesters arrested at recent demonstrations, warning them to stay away from any trouble at tomorrow’s march, despite many never having been charged with or convicted of any offence.”
The Independent, 8th November 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Cadbury mostly defends trade mark rights over purple shaded chocolate packaging – OUT- LAW.com
“The UK’s Trade Mark Registry has partially revoked, but mostly upheld, Cadbury’s right to trade mark a particular shade of purple in relation to chocolate products it manufactures.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th November 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Christian hoteliers appeal against ruling on gay couple sharing a room – The Guardian
“Devout Christian hotel owners who refused to allow a gay couple to share a double room have insisted at the appeal court that they should have been allowed to impose the ban.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal profession braces itself for a surge in DIY lawyers after funding cuts – The Guardian
“Legal aid cuts will leave more people representing themselves, but may also make City firms pull their weight with pro bono work.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Levi Roots ‘took Reggae Reggae sauce recipe from friend’ – Daily Telegraph
“Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Levi Roots is being sued for more than £300,000 by a pal who claims he is the real inventor of the Reggae Reggae sauce, a court heard today.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
London riots: Youth ambassador Chelsea Ives jailed – BBC News
“A former London youth ambassador has been jailed for two years for her role in August’s riots in London.”
BBC News, 8th November 2011
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Truancy laws caught 12,000 parents last year – The Guardian
“Nearly 12,000 parents were prosecuted and 25 given prison sentences because of their children’s truancy from school last year, figures show. The longest jail sentence imposed on a parent was 90 days, according to the Ministry of Justice . A total of 11,757 parents were prosecuted for failing to ensure their child’s attendance at school, up from 11,188 the year before.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Marc Jacobs’ Dakota Fanning ad banned for being ‘sexually provocative’ – The Guardian
“Watchdog rules advert was irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence after complaints that it sexualised children.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
News of the World publishers ordered to pay Max Mosley £20,000 after breaching privacy – Daily Telegraph
“The publisher of the News of the World has been told by a French court that it must pay Max Mosley almost £20,000 after being found guilty of breaching the ex-Formula One chief’s privacy.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
New House of Commons code of conduct could be extended to MPs’ private lives – Daily Telegraph
“MPs could be punished for indiscretions in their private lives if their actions embarrass Parliament, under a new code of conduct.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
