Man whose dog attacked six-year-old girl gets suspended sentence – The Guardian
“A man whose dog bit off part of a six-year-old girl’s ear has been given a 12-week suspended jail term.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Speak no evil: the limits of freedom of speech – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
“The limits of free speech and freedom of religion are presently on trial once again with the reported prosecution of a Christian street preacher, Michael Overd, in the Magistrates’ Court. The case arises out of threatening remarks Mr Overd allegedly made in public to a homosexual couple.”
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 13th February 2012
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Guardian journalist wins right to ‘sensitive’ court papers related to Griffin conviction – OUT-LAW.com
“The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) must disclose some papers it holds relating to the successful conviction of controversial right-wing politician Nick Griffin for a racial hate crime in the 1990s, an Information Rights Tribunal has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 13th February 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Where are the judges fit for the internet age? – The Guardian
“Twitter and Facebook are having a transformational effect on the nature of secrecy and access.”
The Guardian, 12th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Mesothelioma ruling opens way to higher payouts for elderly – Law Society’s Gazette
“Elderly victims of mesothelioma could be entitled to substantial compensation, following a landmark ruling on damages for pain and suffering.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 13th February 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Norgrove – The Response Considered – Family Law Week
“Sally Gore, barrister, of 14 Gray’s Inn Square analyses the Government’s response to the Family Justice Review in the context of current family law practice.”
Family Law Week, 13th February 2012
Source: www.familylawweek.com
Michael Overd cleared of verbally abusing gay men in Taunton – BBC News
“A Christian preacher accused of verbally abusing two gay men during a sermon has been cleared in court.”
BBC News, 10th February 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Damilola Taylor killer recalled to prison – The Guardian
“The father of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has called for a public inquiry after one of his son’s killers was recalled to prison for a second time, just 16 days after being released.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Another control order ruled unlawful for breach of right to fair trial – UK Human Rights Blog
“The Court of Appeal has upheld a challenge to a control order on the basis that the person subject to the order (‘the controllee’) had not been given sufficient information about the case against him.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 11th February 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Four jailed for alcohol-smuggling VAT and tax fraud – The Guardian
“Four members of a criminal gang have been jailed for their roles in one of the biggest alcohol-smuggling frauds ever uncovered in Britain.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Foster parents told to stay away from ‘autistic’ man – The Independent
“A vulnerable young man with significant learning difficulties and ‘autistic tendencies’ was controversially taken away from his foster family of 12 years, the Court of Protection heard yesterday.”
The Independent, 11th February 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Offenders with drink problems face US-style tagging – The Guardian
“US-style sobriety bracelets for criminals who are persistently convicted of drink-related offences are to be tested this summer in London.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Intelligence chiefs to give evidence in public for first time – Daily Telegraph
“Intelligence chiefs will be questioned in public for the first time to ensure that the secret services cannot escape the scrutiny of ‘open democracy’, a leading MP said yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th February 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mega pig-farm could breach human rights, council warned – The Guardian
“Controversial plans to build a US-style mega pig-farm in South Derbyshire close to a prison and residential housing pose serious health risks to those living and working there and could breach their legal rights to protection of their private and family life, the local council is being warned.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Analysis | Rabone and the rights to life of voluntary mental health patients – Part 1/2 – UK Human Rights Blog
“At first sight, Article 2 – the ‘right to life’ – seems to be a prohibition on extra-judicial executions and state-sponsored death squads. It does, of course have a role to play in that respect (and one that is not limited to those countries whose signature of the Convention is viewed with scepticism from Western Europe).”
UK Human Rights Blog, 12th February 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Women’s prisons in desperate need of reform, says former governor – The Guardian
“Clive Chatterton condemns ‘suffering’ of vulnerable inmates, calling on government to pursue alternatives to short sentences.”
The Guardian, 11th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Occupy London protestors are ‘exhausted and jaded’ as Court of Appeal rules on eviction – Daily Telegraph
“Today the Court of Appeal will rule on whether to uphold an eviction order granted to the City of London Corporation to drive the tent village from the steps of the cathedral and bring the four-month protest to an end.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Axing of Forensic Science Service may lead to rise in miscarriages of justice, scientists warn – The Guardian
“Conviction of David Bryant for child sex assault will be pioneering forensics team’s last success.”
The Guardian, 12th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Derby men jailed for giving out gay death call leaflets – BBC News
“Three Derby men have been jailed for giving out leaflets calling for homosexual people to be executed.”
BBC News, 10th February 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
