PCC to investigate Daily Telegraph’s covert recording of Lib Dem MPs – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in complaints, interception, media, news by sally

“The Press Complaints Commission today kicked off an investigation into the Daily Telegraph’s covert recording of Liberal Democrat ministers, following a formal complaint from the party’s president.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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IPCC to launch inquiry into collapsed case against environmental protesters – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, police, prosecutions, trespass by sally

“Police watchdog called in to investigate reasons why prosecution fell apart.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Social worker suspended over ignored child warning – BBC news

Posted January 14th, 2011 in child abuse, disciplinary procedures, news, social services by sally

“A social worker who failed to pass on details about the abuse of a toddler a week before she was murdered has been suspended for two years.”

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BBC News, 12th January 2011

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Rapist who preyed on Manchester students jailed – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A rapist who broke into a Manchester hall of residence and attacked a terrified student at knifepoint has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 12th January 2011

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Activists challenge convictions in wake of police spy revelations – The Guardian

Posted January 14th, 2011 in conspiracy, demonstrations, news, police, trespass by sally

“Twenty environmental activists are seeking to overturn recent criminal convictions in the wake of the Guardian’s revelations about a network of undercover police officers embedded deep in the movement.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Scotland Yard fights to keep phone-hacking targets a secret – The Independent

Posted January 14th, 2011 in disclosure, interception, news, police, telecommunications by sally

“The Metropolitan Police blocked legal action aimed at identifying all the alleged victims uncovered by its criminal investigation into phone hacking by the News of the World. Documents filed at the High Court in London show that Scotland Yard is resisting a claim for a judicial review of its handling of the case, on the basis that it does not have a public duty to contact everyone brought to the attention of detectives.”

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The Independent, 13th January 2011

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New pension rules hit workers – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 14th, 2011 in news, pensions by sally

“Workers will be automatically enrolled in a pension scheme under rules outline in the Pension Bill published today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th January 2011

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Man jailed for neglect death of sister at Tyneside home – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in duty of care, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A man whose disabled sister was found dying in squalor in the North Tyneside home they shared has been jailed for her manslaughter.”

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BBC News, 11th January 2011

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Swansea teacher sacked after taking pupils sledging – BBC News

Posted January 14th, 2011 in dismissal, health & safety, news, professional conduct, teachers by sally

“A teacher was sacked after bringing a sledge into school and allowing two pupils to ride on it, a disciplinary hearing has heard.”

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BBC News, 11th January 2011

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Government confirms retirement age to be scrapped from April 2011 – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 13th, 2011 in news, retirement by sally

“The Government will scrap the default retirement age (DRA) later this year, despite calls from business to continue to allow them to force workers to retire at 65.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2011

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What to do with your law intern – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2011 in employment, legal education, legal profession, news by sally

“Employers are under pressure to up their game when it comes to temporary placements.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Jeremy Hunt resigned to judicial challenge over BSkyB bid – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2011 in competition, media, news, takeovers by sally

“The culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, said today he expects his decision on whether to allow the proposed takeover of BSkyB by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation to be judicially challenged whatever decision he comes to.”

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The Guardian, 12th January 2011

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Cameron agrees to consider anti-strike law reform – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2011 in industrial action, news, trade unions by sally

“Rules may be changed so that strike is only lawful if a majority of those entitled to vote back the action.”

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The Guardian, 12th January 2011

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Swadlincote man convicted of police snowball assault – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2011 in assault, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A man has been convicted of common assault for throwing a snowball at a police community support officer.”

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BBC News, 12th January 2011

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Three prisons to close in coalition justice reforms – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2011 in news, prisons by sally

“Three prisons are to shut by July with the loss of 800 places, it was reported today.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Libel success fees – myth and reality – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 13th, 2011 in defamation, fees, news by sally

“There is a myth that claimant libel lawyers win almost every libel case they bring and charge double their fees, which must be paid by the defendant, usually a media organisation. The reality is very different.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 13th January 2011

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Abortion rule to be challenged in high court – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2011 in abortion, news by sally

“The Department of Health is today accused of allowing political considerations to prevail over the wellbeing of women who need an abortion in early pregnancy, by refusing to allow them to take the necessary pills in the comfort and security of their own home.”

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The Guardian, 13th January 2011

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Marital property agreements (pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements) – Law Commission

Posted January 12th, 2011 in consultations, matrimonial home, news, prenuptial agreements by sally

“On 11 January 2011 we published a consultation paper. This reviews the current law of marital property agreements, discusses options for reform and puts forward questions for consultees. The consultation closes on 11 April 2011.”

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Law Commission, 11th January 2011

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Student protester who threw fire extinguisher from roof jailed – The Guardian

Posted January 12th, 2011 in demonstrations, news, sentencing, violent disorder, young offenders by sally

“A student who admitted throwing a fire extinguisher from the roof of Millbank Tower during November’s tuition fees protests was sentenced to 32 months in jail today by a judge who warned those who abuse the right of peaceful protest to expect lengthy custodial sentences.”

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The Guardian, 11th January 2011

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Yarl’s Wood child detention ruled unlawful – The Guardian

Posted January 12th, 2011 in children, detention, immigration, news by sally

“A high court judge has ruled that two mothers and their children were unlawfully detained at Yarl’s Wood immigration centre after dawn raids on their homes last year.”

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The Guardian, 11th January 2011

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