Can we address miscarriages of justice that occurred before our time? – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in Criminal Cases Review Commission, miscarriage of justice, news by sally

“The recent death of Martin Beales, author who exonerated a notorious lawyer who was hanged in 1922, raises questions over righting long-gone alleged wrongs.”

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The Guardian, 5th August 2010

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Call for ‘urgent action’ on children’s services – Law Society’s Gazette

“A group of 18 legal, medical and child care organisations has called for urgent action to reform the delivery of court services to children in family proceedings.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 5th August 2010

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High Court considers hyperlinked pages as context in defamation case – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 5th, 2010 in defamation, internet, news by sally

“The High Court has examined material on pages linked to from an allegedly defamatory online article to help it decide the meaning of the piece.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th August 2010

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Singing pensioner faces jail after breaching Asbo – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 5th, 2010 in ASBOs, news, sentencing by sally

“A pensioner who has terrorised his neighbours for 15 years faces prison after breaching an Asbo by singing ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ outside their homes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010

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Legal rights for some, if some people say so – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in consultations, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Recent rulings that equivocally defend our democratic rights contrast with the government’s shallow pledges on legal aid.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Ex-MP to sue successor over ‘expense claim libel’ – BBC News

Posted August 5th, 2010 in defamation, elections, expenses, news by sally

“A former Conservative Sussex MP is to take the man who beat him at the general election to court over comments he made about his expenses claims.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2010

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Government shelves domestic violence prevention scheme – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in crime prevention, domestic violence, news by sally

“A scheme to protect women from domestic abuse by removing violent partners from the family home has been shelved by the government, sparking fears that public protection is being put at risk by the coalition’s cuts programme.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Legal aid clients left in limbo after payment changes – BBC News

Posted August 5th, 2010 in asylum, immigration, legal aid, legal representation, legal services, news by sally

“Hundreds of lawyers no longer advise vulnerable clients as changes in legal aid payments have forced many to abandon the work, the BBC has learned.”

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BBC News, 5th August 2010

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Damilola Taylor killer to be freed despite posing ‘high risk’ – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in early release, homicide, news, probation, sentencing by sally

“One of the killers of Damilola Taylor will be released early from prison, despite showing no remorse at his trial and probation reports stating he posed ‘a high risk’ of attacking more people.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Man jailed over schoolgirl abuse in Greater Manchester

“A 61-year-old man who persuaded school girls to visit his house before sexually abusing them has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2010

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Yorkshire Ripper bids to challenge ‘whole life’ tariff – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2010 in appeals, news, sentencing by sally

“Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has started a bid to challenge a High Court order that he can never be released from prison.”

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BBC News, 4th August

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Dancer spared jail over benefits fraud – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in benefits, community service, fraud, news by sally

“A  61-year-old jazz dancer who fraudulently claimed nearly £20,000 in disability benefits walked free from court today.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

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Who, What, Why: How do judges decide on sentences? – BBC News Magazine

Posted August 4th, 2010 in news, sentencing by sally

“A man found guilty of trying to sell a valuable book was jailed for eight years this week. On the same day, in the same court, another man received a shorter prison term for killing someone. Why?”

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BBC News Magazine, 4th August 2010

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‘Prolific’ teenage burglar jailed – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in burglary, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A prolific teenage burglar who was given a chance to turn his back on a life of crime was jailed for five years today.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

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ASA clears Marie Stopes TV ad – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2010 in abortion, advertising, news by sally

“The advertising watchdog has cleared the first British television advert to offer advice on abortion services, despite almost 5,000 complaints.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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MoD settles stressed press officer case – BBC News

“A Ministry of Defence press officer who claimed he suffered from stress-related illnesses after being ‘frugal with the truth’ about troops’ safety in Iraq has settled his case with his employer.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2010

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Joint enterprise law questioned by mother of teen convict – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2010 in joint enterprise, news, young offenders by sally

“Garry Newlove’s death at the hands of a group of teenagers shocked Britain. Three years on, two of the women closest to the case are fighting very different battles”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Theresa May scraps power to ban domestic abusers from victims’ homes – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in domestic violence, news by sally

“A scheme to protect women from domestic abuse by removing violent partners from the family home is being scrapped by the Government as part of its drive to cut public spending.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

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Judge’s fury at ‘insolent’ hoodie – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 4th, 2010 in judges, news, young offenders by sally

“Recorder Alun Jenkins QC warned barristers that any young defendants who fail to address him properly or to bow when entering court may be locked away immediately with their cases suspended.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010

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MoD scientist’s death blamed on safety failure – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2010 in inquests, news by sally

“The mysterious death of a Ministry of Defence scientist who was carrying out secret bomb-making experiments was blamed on inadequate safety procedures.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2010

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