Gatwick officer gets £100,000 over asylum seeker bite – BBC News

Posted June 1st, 2011 in compensation, health & safety, HIV, news by sally

“A custody officer who was bitten on the face by an HIV positive asylum seeker has been awarded more than £100,000 compensation.”

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BBC News, 31st May 2011

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Prisoner granted right to father child from jail – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 1st, 2011 in families, human rights, news, prisons by sally

“A prisoner has been allowed to father a child from behind bars via artificial insemination because of European laws that guarantee him the right to a ‘family life’.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st June 2011

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Loans firms decision due from OFT – BBC News

Posted June 1st, 2011 in complaints, fees, loans, news, unfair commercial practices by sally

“A decision over whether action should be taken against firms making unsolicited loan offers is due from the fair trading regulator later.”

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BBC News, 1st June 2011

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Reggie Perrin bid man convicted – The Independent

Posted June 1st, 2011 in child abuse, deceit, news, suicide by sally

“A man who faked his own death by leaving his clothing, car keys and a suicide note on a beach was today convicted of child sex offences.”

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The Independent, 31st May 2011

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Refusal to allow mosque attendance was not indirect discrimination, rules tribunal – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 31st, 2011 in appeals, employment tribunals, news, religious discrimination by sally

“A company did not indirectly discriminate against a Muslim security guard by preventing him from attending Friday prayers at a Mosque, an Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st May 2011

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Police officer sacked for ‘inappropriate relationship’ with girl, 14 – The Guardian

Posted May 31st, 2011 in children, disciplinary procedures, news, police, sexual offences by sally

“Disciplinary panel says officer exploited position of trust to pursue girl living in care home.”

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The Guardian, 31st May 2011

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Who, What, Why: Is taking rubbish illegal? – BBC News

Posted May 31st, 2011 in handling stolen goods, news, theft, waste by sally

“A woman has admitted handling stolen goods after being accused of taking potato waffles, pies, and 100 packets of ham from a bin outside of a Tesco Express in Essex. But if something is thrown away, when is it illegal to take it?”

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BBC News, 31st May 2011

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Lawyers wrestle once again with vexed question of referral fees – The Guardian

Posted May 31st, 2011 in advertising, fees, Legal Services Board, news by sally

“Should lawyers be allowed to pay for work referred to them? The debate remains as heated today as it was in 2004 when the Law Society, under pressure from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), first allowed solicitors to pay so-called referral fees.”

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The Guardian, 31st May 2011

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‘One size fits all’ EU data protection law would undermine rights, says Clarke – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 31st, 2011 in data protection, EC law, news, privacy by sally

“New European data protection law proposals risk compromising freedoms and security, UK Justice Secretary Ken Clarke has said. He said that he opposed a ‘one size fits all’ approach to European data protection law.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st May 2011

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Ex-Tory peer Lord Taylor jailed for expenses fraud – BBC News

Posted May 31st, 2011 in expenses, false accounting, news, sentencing by sally

“Ex-Tory peer Lord Taylor of Warwick has been jailed for 12 months for falsely claiming £11,277 in parliamentary expenses.”

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BBC News, 31st May 2011

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New Practising Rules to help international barristers – Bar Standards Board

Posted May 31st, 2011 in barristers, consultations, news by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published a consultation paper on new rules to help barristers undertaking international work.”

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Bar Standards Board, 27th May 2011

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The Revenue tackles offensive labels for disabled in tax law – The Guardian

Posted May 31st, 2011 in disabled persons, HM Revenue & Customs, mental health, news by sally

“HM Revenue & Customers is looking at how to replace the terms ‘lunatic’, ‘idiot’, and ‘insane person’ in tax law.”

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The Guardian, 29th May 2011

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Burglar freed to protect rights of his children – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 31st, 2011 in appeals, burglary, children, human rights, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

“A burglar has been freed early from jail – because keeping him locked up breaches the human rights of his children, judges ruled yesterday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th May 2011

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Government plans to relax cycling by-laws – The Independent

Posted May 31st, 2011 in bicycles, byelaws, news by sally

“Hundreds of miles of cycle routes could be created across England following a move to make it easier for councils to scrap outdated local laws.”

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The Independent, 29th May 2011

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Sharon Shoesmith turns on Ed Balls after court rules her dismissal unfair – The Guardian

Posted May 31st, 2011 in appeals, news, social services, unfair dismissal by sally

“Sharon Shoesmith has said it was ‘justice, not money’ that motivated her during a two-year legal challenge over her controversial sacking in the wake of the Baby Peter tragedy.”

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The Guardian, 27th May 2011

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Dame Barbara Mills, former Director of Public Prosecutions, dies aged 70 – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 31st, 2011 in barristers, Crown Prosecution Service, news by sally

“Dame Barbara Mills QC, the only woman ever to hold the post of Director of Public Prosecutions, has died at the age of 70.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2011

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Injunctions row: Meet the man who helps celebrities remain anonymous – The Guardian

Posted May 31st, 2011 in barristers, injunctions, news, privacy, public interest by sally

“Hugh Tomlinson QC has become renowned for making clients anonymous. It is his persuasive charm that regularly ensures celebrities’ alleged infidelities or other indiscretions are not exposed in the tabloids. He is the leading securer of privacy injunctions.”

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The Guardian, 27th May 2011

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Goodwin’s mistress fails in High Court bid – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 31st, 2011 in anonymity, attorney general, complaints, media, news by sally

“The mistress of Sir Fred Goodwin yesterday failed to persuade a High Court judge to help keep her identity secret.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2011

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The Court 10 stars shaping the law on privacy – The Lawyer

Posted May 31st, 2011 in freedom of expression, injunctions, legal profession, news, privacy by sally

“Court 10 at the Royal Courts of Justice has had more visitors than usual in the past month as the press fights back against what it perceives as encroaching ­privacy laws.”

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The Lawyer, 30th May 2011

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Couple who crammed animals in filthy cellar face jail – The Guardian

Posted May 31st, 2011 in animal cruelty, news by sally

“A couple are facing jail after admitting keeping 11 dogs, nine geese, a pony, two goats and a cat in the dark, filthy cellar of their south Wales home.”

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The Guardian, 27th May 2011

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