Rioters who looted Notting Hill restaurant given long jail sentences – The Guardian

“Rioters who rampaged across west London for four hours, attacking a lone shopkeeper and robbing diners at a Michelin-starred restaurant, have been given some of the harshest sentences for crimes committed during last August’s UK riots.”

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The Guardian, 8th August 2012

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Merseyside drugs gang leaders jailed for 17 years – The Independent

Posted August 9th, 2012 in drug trafficking, gangs, news, sentencing by sally

“Members of a gang which controlled the supply of drugs to large parts of Britain have been jailed.”

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The Independent, 8th August 2012

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Former Boris Johnson aide cleared of possession of ‘extreme pornography’ – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2012 in barristers, news, pornography by sally

“A barrister has been acquitted of possessing extreme pornography in a landmark case over the boundaries of what can be described as ‘extreme’.”

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The Guardian, 8th August 2012

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Six of the best law books – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2012 in legal education, news by sally

“We asked you to tell us which books a future law student should read. Here are the top nominations – and some of the other contenders.”

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The Guardian, 8th August 2012

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Court interpreter checks ‘non-existent’ – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2012 in courts, interpreters, news by sally

“Interpreters from a private company have been working in courts in England and Wales without the required criminal record checks, the BBC has been told.”

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BBC News, 9th August 2012

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Fresh inquest into hanged officer who accused her two colleagues of rape – The Independent

Posted August 9th, 2012 in armed forces, inquests, news, rape, suicide by sally

“A fresh inquest has been ordered into the death of a military police officer who was found hanged after accusing two colleagues of rape, her family’s lawyers said today.”

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The Independent, 8th August 2012

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Jury in FSA’s iSoft trial fail to return a verdict – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2012 in company directors, financial regulation, juries, news, retrials by sally

“Three ex-company directors accused of helping the owner of Barnsley football club make millions by concocting ‘fairytale’ financial results for software firm iSoft are facing a retrial after a jury failed to return a verdict on Wednesday.”

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The Guardian, 8th August 2012

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Telford brothers convicted of child sex offences – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2012 in child abuse, news, prostitution, rape, sexual grooming, sexual offences by sally

“Two brothers from Telford have been found guilty of 25 counts of sexual offences against young girls.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2012

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What will I study during a law degree? – The Guardian

Posted August 8th, 2012 in legal education, news by sally

“Most undergraduate law degrees include core subjects such as tort and criminal law. But which will help when you’re ordering drinks in the student union bar?”

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The Guardian, 8th August 2012

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Mind the Step 1 – Semi gloss – NearlyLegal

Posted August 8th, 2012 in duty of care, landlord & tenant, news, personal injuries, repairs by sally

“What constitutes a defect or a lack of repair for the landlord to be liable for tenant’s injury?”

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NearlyLegal, 7th August 2012

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Winterbourne View abuse: report criticises authorities for failing to act – The Guardian

Posted August 8th, 2012 in assault, care homes, care workers, local government, mental health, news, reports by sally

“The shocking catalogue of abuse at a care home first exposed by a TV investigation has been laid bare in a damning report.”

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The Guardian, 7th August 2012

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Environmental and Planning Law Newsletter – Thirty Nine Essex Street

Posted August 7th, 2012 in environmental protection, news, planning by sally

Environmental and Planning Law Newsletter (PDF)

Thirty Nine Essex Street, August 2012

Source: www.39essex.com

Local Government Law Update – 11 KBW

Posted August 7th, 2012 in homelessness, human rights, local government, news, repossession by sally

Local Government Law Update: 31 July (PDF)

11 KBW, July 2012

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Court of Protection Update – Thirty Nine Essex Street

Court of Protection Update (PDF)

Thirty Nine Essex Street, August 2012

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Age limits in the boardroom – Cloisters

Posted August 7th, 2012 in age discrimination, company directors, diversity, news, women by sally

“As Lord Davies reported in February 2011, at the current rate of change it will take over 70 years to achieve gender-balanced boardrooms in the UK. Almost a decade ago, the Higgs review of the role and
effectiveness of non-executive directors called for greater diversity among board directors, but the response on this front has been poor. Given that encouragement has failed, it is no wonder
that plans are afoot to prod listed companies into increasing the number of women on their boards.”

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Cloisters, August 2012

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Is Ravat “Old Hat”? – Cloisters

Posted August 7th, 2012 in employment, jurisdiction, news, sex discrimination by sally

“Just when it seems that a particular area of employment law looks like it might be entering a period of calm, a decision comes along to disturb the anticipated serenity.”

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Cloisters, August 2012

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Nottingham riots: Perry Atherton prepares human rights case – BBC News

Posted August 7th, 2012 in appeals, human rights, news, violent disorder by sally

“A man who was jailed following rioting in Nottingham last year is planning to challenge his conviction in the European Court of Human Rights.”

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BBC News, 6th August 2012

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Judge: Government broke benefits law – The Independent

Posted August 7th, 2012 in appeals, benefits, human rights, illegality, news by sally

“The Government broke the law when it stripped an unemployed man of his benefits for six months after he refused to participate in an unpaid back-to-work scheme, the High Court has ruled.”

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The Independent, 7th August 2012

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Justice reforms have increased burden on judiciary, says LCJ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 7th, 2012 in civil justice, criminal justice, judiciary, news, remuneration, reports by sally

“Reforms to the efficiency of the administration of justice have increased the burdens on the judiciary at a time when their pay and pension packages are being cut, according to a report from the lord chief justice, Igor Judge.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 6th August 2012

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Swansea couple jailed for racist attack on daughter, 17 – BBC News

Posted August 7th, 2012 in assault, families, news, racism, sentencing by sally

“The parents of a 17-year-old girl, jailed for attacking her because she was going out with a black man, have been called ‘disgraceful’ by a judge.”

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BBC News, 6th August 2012

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