Segway motor scooter rider loses legal challenge – BBC News
“A man has become the first person in the UK to be successfully prosecuted for riding a Segway scooter on a pavement.”
BBC News, 18th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Father and son convicted of trafficking women into UK prostitution – The Guardian
“A father and son were today convicted of trafficking women into Britain from Romania and forcing them to work as prostitutes.”
The Guardian, 18th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal aid cuts ‘deprive drug claimants of day in court’ – BBC News
“Legal aid cuts will make it impossible to challenge pharmaceutical companies in the courts, the BBC has been told.”
BBC News, 18th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Soil Association given libel warning after objection to huge pig farm – The Guardian
“When a charity objected to plans for a pig factory for up to 25,000 animals, they expected a fight. But now the battle looks likely to intensify after the leading London lawyers Carter-Ruck threatened libel proceedings.”
The Guardian, 18th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government will publish new guidance on bribery law – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government will publish new guidelines on bribery, it has said. The rules will help companies to comply with the Bribery Act which was passed last year.”
OUT-LAW.com, 18th January 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Bristol gay couple win Cornwall B&B bed ban case – BBC News
“The owners of a hotel who refused to allow a gay couple a double room acted unlawfully, a judge has ruled.”
BBC News, 18th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government creates data publishing body
“A single body will be put in charge of how data generated by publicly owned bodies is used, the Government has said. It has outlined plans for a Public Data Corporation (PDC) to manage data and license it to others.”
OUT-LAW.com, 17th January 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Gloucestershire scam builders guilty of £1m fraud – BBC News
“A gang of Gloucestershire builders has been convicted of scamming householders out of a combined total of nearly £1m.”
BBC News, 17th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mental health patient detained indefinitely for killing brother, nine – The Guardian
“A mental health patient was detained indefinitely today (17 January) for wounding his sister and stabbing to death his younger brother, with whom he had a close and loving relationship.”
The Guardian, 17th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Law firms’ poor use of Twitter risks ‘damaging their brand’ – Law Society’s Gazette
“Two-thirds of top-50 law firms have a Twitter account, but some may be ‘damaging their brand’ by failing to tweet anything at all, a report has suggested.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 17th January 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Court threat to Parliament Square protesters – The Independent
“Parliament Square peace protesters were threatened with court action today (17 January) unless they clear their makeshift camps from the pavement area by the end of the working week.”
The Independent, 17th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Peers bed down for marathon session to pass reform bill – The Guardian
“Lords debate reduction in the number of MPs in parliament.”
The Guardian, 17th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New crime agency to tackle corporate fraud – BBC News
“The government is to reorganise the way corporate fraud is tackled.”
BBC News, 17th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Anger over courtesy titles for supreme court justices – The Guardian
“A simmering row at the supreme court has resulted in a decision by the Queen to give all justices ‘courtesy titles’ of lord or lady.”
The Guardian, 17th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
News of the World phone hacking: DPP orders review of police evidence – The Guardian
“The Crown Prosecution Service yesterday (13 January) announced that it would mount a ‘comprehensive’ review of phone-hacking material held by the Metropolitan police in a dramatic volte-face prompted by recent revelations in the courts.”
The Guardian, 14th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Drug-driving detector is a step closer, say ministers – BBC News
“Police forces in Great Britain are a step closer to having a new device to test drivers for drugs.”
BBC News, 14th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Email claims lead to £30,000 libel payout – OUT-LAW.com
“An interpreter has won £30,000 in libel damages over claims in an email sent to fellow interpreters which claimed that she abused her position in a trade body to further her private interests.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th January 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Mark Kennedy case: News of sexual liaisons may result in civil actions – The Guardian
“News of undercover policeman Mark Kennedy’s sexual relationships with environmental activists has fuelled speculation about the possibility of civil lawsuits, as experts say there may be legal grounds for action.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Thomson ordered to pay damages to sick Spain tourists – BBC News
“A judge has ruled that one of the UK’s largest tour operators should have warned holidaymakers about an outbreak of illness at a Spanish resort.”
BBC News, 14th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Herbal remedies face licence rule – BBC News
“Hundreds of traditional and imported remedies on the shelves of health food shops and herbalists are set to be banned under new licensing rules.”
BBC News, 15th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
