“City firm Devonshires has successfully fought off a victimisation claim brought by a former secretary in the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT).”
The Lawyer, 9th December 2010
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“A man who murdered a chef following a classical music concert in Essex has been jailed for at least 23 years.”
BBC News, 13th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A gay couple from Bristol have appeared in court alleging sexual-orientation discrimination after they were refused a double room at a Cornish B&B.”
BBC News, 13th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The European arrest warrant is being used to have thousands of people flown out to face charges that wouldn’t stick in the UK.”
The Guardian, 14th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A ruling that a sailor missed out on promotion due to her gender is to be reviewed.”
BBC news, 10th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Last month’s green paper on legal aid proposed a ‘single gateway’ to what remains of a decimated, post-cuts legal aid scheme – a ‘simple, straightforward’ telephone service. The idea is to build on the helpline set up by the Legal Services Commission in 2004, Community Legal Advice.”
The Guardian, 13th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The first person to face a murder retrial following the discovery of new forensic evidence was convicted today.”
The Independent, 13th December 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“On 4th January 2011 the standard rate of VAT will increase to 20%. This guide sets out key points of law which barristers and their clerks will need to be aware. It also responds to typical questions which the Bar Council has been asked, in order to show how the change will affect the administration of a barrister’s practice.”
The guide is available here (Word)
The Bar Council, 10th December 2010
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
“A forthcoming review of the way lawyers are trained provides an ideal opportunity to overhaul a dysfunctional system.”
The Guardian, 10th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Government has said that it will allow organisations to choose job candidates on the basis of their gender, race or disability in limited circumstances.”
OUT-LAW.com, 10th December 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“People will be given the legal right to buy threatened community assets like post offices or village shops, Communities secretary Eric Pickles will announce next week.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th December 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“An attempt to open up controversial extradition hearings to greater public scrutiny was launched in the high court today (10 December).”
The Guardian, 10th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Model and reality TV star accuses controversial comic of being a ‘bully’ towards her disabled son on Channel 4 show.”
The Guardian, 10th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A prison officer has been jailed for two years after admitting having a sexual relationship with an inmate.”
BBC News, 10thDecember 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A man has been jailed for a minimum of seven-and-a-half years for killing two promising young jockeys in an arson attack in North Yorkshire.”
BBC News, 9th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A 34-year-old woman from Suffolk found guilty of injuring a baby in her care has won the first stage of an Appeal Court bid to clear her name.”
BBC News, 9th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The defence of ‘fair comment’ in libel actions will become a slightly-amended defence of ‘honest comment’, the Supreme Court has ruled, as Government minister Lord McNally said that current libel law is ‘not fit for purpose.’ ”
OUT-LAW.com, 7th December 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“A radical reform of the criminal justice system to punish criminals more effectively and reduce reoffending was announced today by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke.”
Ministry of Justice, 7th December 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A footballer jailed for sexually assaulting a woman and punching her in the face, breaking her nose, has lost his appeal against the conviction.”
BBC News, 9th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A man given a suspended sentence for repeatedly kicking his pregnant ex-girlfriend in the head has been jailed for four years after an appeal.”
BBC News, 9th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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