Lawyers given chance to ditch wig and gown – The Times
“The traditional wigs and gowns that are the hallmark of the legal profession are finally to be swept away in a shake-up of legal dress.”
The Times, 9th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Legal battle: My son, the chimp – The Independent
“A British woman has launched a court challenge to become the legal guardian of a 160lb chimpanzee in a test case that could confer basic rights on apes across Europe. ”
The Independent, 9th April 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Criminal law bar faces up to ‘solicitor threat’ – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) has launched a draft strategy paper on how to maintain its members’ position in the market in a bid to meet the ‘growing threat of unfair competition’ from solicitor higher court advocates (HCAs).”
Law Society’s Gazette, 5th April 2007
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Law Society in no-confidence vote as tension builds on legal aid reform – Legal Week
“The Law Society has passed a unanimous vote of no-confidence in the Legal Services Commission (LSC), it emerged last week, as the Government vowed to press on with a key plank of its controversial package of reforms to the £2bn legal aid system.”
Legal Week, 5th April 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
Fugitive barrister stripped of assets in absence – The Times
“A former barrister who went on the run mid-way through her trial for conning £80,000 from an insurance company has been stripped of her remaining assets in her absence.”
The Times, 5th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Extremists told to expect prosecution – The Times
“Extremists who preach hate and incite violence and murder will be targeted under a tough crackdown launched by the Attorney-General today to bring ‘radicalisers’ before the courts. ”
The Times, 5th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Justice Ministry’s welcome marred by political fallout – Legal Week
“It perhaps says much about the fortunes of the Government – and the political controversy surrounding the Home Office – that the long-awaited creation of a Ministry of Justice should finally become a reality to so little fanfare or support.”
Legal Week, 5th April 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
National strategy to enhance prosecution of extremist radicalisers – Attorney General’s Office
“A national strategy to enhance the investigation and prosecution of extremist radicalisers in the UK – those who incite others to terrorism, violence or hatred of other groups – was announced by the Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith today.”
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Attorney General’s Office press release, 5th April 2007
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
Goldsmith has radical preachers in his sights – Daily Telegraph
“A drive against Islamist fanatics is being launched by the Government today to counter the growing radicalism that could fuel a new wave of terrorist bombings.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Brain-damaged man faces death for drug smuggling – The Independent
“A naturalised Briton who suffered brain damage in the Vietnam War will be shot by firing squad unless Tony Blair intervenes in his appeal, according to lawyers representing him. ”
The Independent, 5th April 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ban on human-animal embryos is unacceptable, MPs say – The Guardian
“Government plans to outlaw the creation of embryos which are part-human, part-animal are ‘unacceptable’ and threaten to undermine Britain’s leading position in stem cell science, MPs will say today.”
The Guardian, 5th April 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Neglectful dog owners could face prosecution – Daily Telegraph
“Owners of fat dogs or cats could face prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act which comes into force tomorrow.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judges halt attempt to deport hundreds of Darfuri refugees – The Times
“The deportation of hundreds of Darfuri asylum-seekers was halted yesterday after three judges ruled that the conditions in camps near Khartoum were ‘unduly harsh’.”
The Times, 5th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Judge frees man who had sex with girl, 10 – The Times
“A man was “traumatised” when he discovered that the girl he had had sex with was aged 10 and he was to be charged with rape, a court heard yesterday.”
The Times, 5th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Monitoring of employee breached human rights, says European Court – OUT-LAW.com
“The monitoring by a Welsh college of an employee’s email, phone and internet use was a breach of her human rights, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled. The UK Government must pay £3,000 damages and legal costs in the case.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th April 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Terror suspect wins control case – BBC News
“A terror suspect won a battle against a control order imposed by the Home Secretary to limit his movements.”
BBC News, 4th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
