Category: news

CPS introduces “ground-breaking” legal guidance on stalking – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in Crown Prosecution Service, harassment, internet, news by sally

“For the first time victims of stalking have had their ordeal recognised in official government guidance. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today published revised guidance on stalking and harassment. It emphasises the existence and widespread nature of ‘stalking’ as a particular category of harassment and it identifies the various ways in which stalking occurs.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 23rd September 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Judge’s veiled criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza causes a legal dilemma – The Guardian

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in criminal damage, defences, judges, judgments, jury directions, news, war crimes by sally

“As the legal establishment gears up for the new legal term starting at the end of next week, two of its leading figures must decide whether to do anything about a case that caused widespread concern during the summer.”

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The Guardian, 23rd September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Unified judiciary plan – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in judiciary, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Justice secretary Ken Clarke has outlined plans to create a unified judiciary under the leadership of the lord chief justice. The proposal would see the statutory powers of the senior president of the tribunals transferred to the LCJ and the creation of a new head of tribunals justice.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd September 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Child M and family to be deported to Iran despite protests – The Guardian

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in appeals, asylum, deportation, immigration, news by sally

“A 10-year-old boy who has lived in the UK for three years with his family has been told by a high court judge he must return to Iran as soon as possible, despite a petition to prevent his deportation that has more than 5,000 signatures.”

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The Guardian, 22nd September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Man jailed after microwaving ‘favourite’ hamster – The Independent

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in alcohol abuse, animal cruelty, news, sentencing by sally

“An unemployed construction worker who microwaved his favourite hamster to death was jailed for nine weeks today.”

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The Independent, 22nd September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Iranian diplomatic impasse leads to damages ruling – The Independent

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in damages, deportation, detention, news by sally

“Two iranian nationals are to receive compensation from the Government after a judge decided that both had been unlawfully detained while awaiting deportation for criminal convictions.”

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The Independent, 23rd September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Tweet success awaits the savvy lawyer – The Guardian

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in internet, legal profession, news by sally

“The social networking and microblogging service has much to offer the legal practitioner. Time to jump in.”

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The Guardian, 21st September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Dog-owner prevented from finding microchipped pet under Data Protection Act – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in data protection, dogs, news by sally

“A man who had his dog microchipped before it was stolen cannot be told of its location because of data protection laws.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd September 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Call for Evidence – Family Justice Review – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in consultations, family courts, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Call for Evidence for the Family Justice Review closes on 30 September – so just a few days left for people to provide feedback about the way the system can be improved.”

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Sentence doubled for corrupt PC – The Independent

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in corruption, drug offences, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A corrupt police officer who conspired with a drug dealer had his three-year jail sentence doubled at the Court of Appeal today.”

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The Independent, 21st September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Legal fights to keep home care for Alzheimer’s woman – BBC News

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in care homes, judicial review, news, social services by sally

“A Cornwall woman’s family is challenging a ruling by the NHS to send her to a nursing home or get agency carers because she has Alzheimer’s.”

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BBC News, 21st September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Knife killer jailed for life – The Independent

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“A knife killer was jailed for life today in what is thought to be the first case to be dealt with under tough new sentencing powers.”

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The Independent, 21st September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Baby P mother denied inquest representation funding – BBC News

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in inquests, legal aid, legal representation, news by sally

“Baby Peter’s mother and her boyfriend have been denied public funding to be represented at any resumed inquest into the child’s death.”

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BBC News, 21st September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Merseyside Police CS face spray man awarded £4,000 – BBC News

Posted September 21st, 2010 in compensation, news, personal injuries, police by sally

“A schizophrenic man who suffered burns when a police officer sprayed him in the face with CS spray has been awarded £4,000 in compensation.”

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BBC News, 20th September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Magistrates in doubt as summary justice rises? – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 21st, 2010 in cautions, fines, news, police, reports by sally

“Magistrates could be ‘consigned to history’ because of a massive rise in the proportion of criminals escaping with out-of-court punishments, a think tank warns today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Inns’ ups and downs – The Lawyer

Posted September 21st, 2010 in barristers, inns of court, news by sally

“The Chancery bar has shown its value and resilience during the recession and is in good shape to meet the challenges of the future.”

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The Lawyer, 20th September 2010

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Children ‘used as ammunition’ in separations – The Guardian

Posted September 21st, 2010 in children, divorce, news, speeches by sally

“Parents who split up are damaging their children’s welfare by using them as ‘ammunition’ in the separation process, according to England’s most senior family court judge.”

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The Guardian, 21st September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Baby P clinic doctor Kim Holt to sue NHS – BBC News

Posted September 20th, 2010 in doctors, employment, hospitals, news, personal injuries by sally

“A doctor who raised concerns about the clinic where Baby P was seen days before his death is suing the NHS, claiming she was forced out of her job.”

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BBC News, 20th September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Live Q&A: How to get a pupillage – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2010 in news, pupillage by sally

“Is the pupillage hunt causing you to get your briefs in a twist? Let our live Q&A experts bring some order, order to your trials. Monday from 1pm.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Courts should be a last resort says minister – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 20th, 2010 in arbitration, dispute resolution, news by sally

“Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said that more use should be made of mediation as an alternative to using courts in civil and family justice disputes.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk