Man jailed for knife attack on police – The Guardian
“A knifeman described as one of the most dangerous men in Britain has been jailed for life for trying to kill two police officers.”
The Guardian, 25th October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Students turn away from the law as uni applications drop across the board – The Lawyer
“The largest fall in university applications in more than 30 years has seen the number of candidates applying to study law drop by a record 5.2 per cent, according to figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).”
The Lawyer, 25th October 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Transcripts Guide – revised edition
In February of this year the Inner Temple Library produced a revised edition of Transcripts of Judicial Proceedings in England and Wales: a guide to sources.
Since that edition was published a number of changes caused by the creation of Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service, and of the new government web portal, Justice, have affected the currency of some of the content. The information in the Guide has been updated, and is now, as far as possible, correct as at 1 July 2011.
More information can be found here.
Legal aid bill ‘to hit families, women and children’ – BBC News
“A coalition of lawyers and charities has attacked planned government changes to the legal aid system as ‘disturbing’ for children, women and families.”
BBC News, 24th October 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal feminists take on the judiciary – The Lawyer
“Why is there not more gender diversity at the top of the legal profession? What can be done to nurture and encourage female talent and, more importantly, accommodate women’s needs and perspectives at the highest echelons of the sector? Can you be both a feminist and a judge?”
The Lawyer, 24th October 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Attorney General speaks on the European Convention on Human Rights – Attorney General’s Office
“In a speech to a legal audience at London’s Lincoln Inn this evening, the Attorney General, Dominic Grieve QC MP, said that the benefits of remaining within the Convention and retaining our position as a leader of the international community are seen by the government to be fundamental to our national interest.”
Attorney General’s Office, 24th October 2011
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
Madonna stalker detained indefinitely by British court – The Guardian
“A Polish man who twice broke into properties owned by Madonna was ordered to be detained indefinitely by a judge at Soutwark crown court after doctors said he posed a serious risk to the singer.”
The Guardian, 24th October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man demoted over gay marriage Facebook post sues employer – BBC News
“A Manchester housing worker is taking legal action against his employer after being demoted for posting comments about gay marriage on Facebook.”
BBC News, 24th October 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bogus doctor: Lewisham PCT’s Conrad De Souza jailed – BBC News
“A man who spent a decade pretending to be a doctor at an NHS trust in south London has been jailed for 27 months.”
BBC News, 24th October 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Attorney general aims to limit European power over English law – The Guardian
“The attorney general is appear before the European court of human rights in Strasbourg to argue that English and Welsh courts should have ‘primary responsibility’ in interpreting its laws.”
The Guardian, 24th October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Down’s Syndrome daughter ‘should stay in school until she’s 25’ – Daily Telegraph
“The father of a Down’s Syndrome woman is attempting to force a council to let her stay in school until 25, in a case which could see thousands of special needs adults taught alongside children.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th October 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Family justice manifesto calls for rethink on cuts – Law Society’s Gazette
“An alliance of groups opposed to the government’s family legal aid cuts has published a Manifesto for Family Justice, urging MPs to reconsider the proposals.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th October 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Can Britain “ignore Europe on human rights”? – UK Human Rights Blog
“Headlines are important. They catch the eye and can be the only reason a person decides to read an article or, in the case of a front page headline, buy a newspaper. On Thursday The Times’ front page headline was ‘Britain can ignore Europe on human rights: top judge’.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd October 2011
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Christopher Chapman murder: Girls jailed for life – BBC News
“Two teenage girls have been jailed for life for the murder of a man during a drunken row in Northumberland.”
BBC News, 21st October 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Director of public prosecutions backs right to challenge bail orders – The Guardian
“The director of public prosecutions has said he would welcome a right to appeal against crown court judges’ decisions to grant bail. Keir Starmer last week met the parents of nurse Jane Clough, who was stabbed to death by her ex-partner, to discuss their campaign to amend bail laws.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Needless’ compensation payouts to be cut – Daily Telegraph
“Compensation payments for workplace accidents could be cut under a government drive to reduce the cost of red tape to businesses.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gun smuggling gang leaders jailed for 24 years – The Guardian
“Two ringleaders of a gang which smuggled guns into the UK from the United States have each been jailed for 24 years. Mohammed Tariq, 33, and Atique Arif, 32, were sentenced at Bradford crown court along with six other men who were sent to prison for up to 12 years. The gang imported guns concealed with electrical equipment including DVD players and portable radios. Police said they smuggled 13 firearms into the UK over a 12-month period. West Yorkshire police said the investigation – Operation Lapworth – began in July last year when two parcels destined for addresses in the Bradford area were intercepted at East Midlands airport. Detectives said the conspiracy began when Tariq ordered a Taser gun from an American website.”
The Guardian, 21st October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unions launch pensions legal challenge – The Independent
“Public-sector unions will today open up a new front in their battle with the Government over pension reform with a legal challenge to recently introduced rules over the way annual increases are calculated.”
The Independent, 24th October 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal aid cuts will put domestic abuse victims at risk, law groups warn – The Guardian
“An increasing number of victims of domestic abuse, including children, will be cross-examined in court by their alleged assailants if the government goes ahead with plans to cut legal aid, a coalition of family and children’s charities has warned.”
The Guardian, 24th October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Whatever happened to the Digital Economy Act? – BBC News
“The UK’s Digital Economy Act (DEA) was meant to make pirates quake in their boots, but so far it has failed to shiver any timbers.”
BBC News, 21st October 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
