Dunstable dog owner’s sentence reduced over attack – BBC News
“The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that attacked a nine-year-old girl in Bedfordshire has had his sentence reduced.”
BBC News, 18th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Velcourt fined after farm worker electrocuted – BBC News
“A firm has been fined £125,000 after admitting responsibility for the death of a man working on a Wiltshire farm.”
BBC News, 17th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence murder suspects to stand trial – The Guardian
“Two men are to stand trial accused of being part of a racist white gang that ‘targeted and killed’ the black teenager Stephen Lawrence because of the colour of his skin, the appeal court has said.”
The Guardian, 18th May 2011
Source; www.guardian.co.uk
Sweeping House of Lords reforms announced by Nick Clegg – The Guardian
“Nick Clegg has unveiled sweeping plans for elected members to take seats in a reformed House of Lords in the next parliament. The deputy prime minister announced proposals for a cut-down second chamber, with 80% of its 300 members elected by proportional representation.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Privacy law could help judges decide over gagging orders, says Ken Clarke – The Guardian
“Justice secretary says he will consider legislation, but admits there may be quicker, less controversial ways of tackling issue.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working proposed – Home Office
“Theresa May, the Home Secretary and minister for women and equalities, today backed a consultation on modernising Britain’s workplace laws.”
Home Office, 16th May 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Sexual grooming of children far worse than thought, says minister – The Guardian
“The sexual grooming of children in the UK is a much bigger problem than has previously been recognised, the government has said.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lawyers demand pause in legal aid reforms – The Guardian
“Law Society accuses ministers of ignoring consultation by pressing ahead with plans to remove legal help for vulnerable.”
The Guardian, 18th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Northampton brawling benefits cheat is jailed – BBC News
“A benefits cheat who was caught on CCTV brawling with police, despite claiming he could not leave home without a walking stick, has been jailed.”
BBC News, 17th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Derek Wiggett jailed for abusing boys in 70s and 80s – BBC News
“A retired architect and former scout leader has been jailed for six years at Mold Crown Court for abusing two boys between 1976 and 1984.”
BBC News, 17th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
50pc ‘discount’ in jail term for rapists who enter early guilty plea – Daily Telegraph
“Rapists could have their sentences cut in half if they plead guilty after being arrested.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gypsy gang jailed for ‘sophisticated’ £800k benefit fraud – Daily Telegraph
“A gang of Romanian gypsies flew in and out of Britain to defraud taxpayers out of more than £800,000 through a series of benefit scams, a court has heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prisoners’ lifeline celebrates 20 years – The Guardian
“Earlier this month the great and the good and a few ex-cons (not to mention the odd great and good ex-con) came out to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Prisoners’ Advice Service (Pas) and debate prisoners’ rights at the City law firm Hogan Lovells.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government launches review to help establish new communications laws – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has asked for industry’s input on new communication laws that could come into effect as early as 2015. It has opened a review into the regulation of the communications industry in the UK.”
OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Sunday Telegraph journalist criticised by high court judge – The Guardian
“A high court judge has criticised a senior Sunday Telegraph journalist over his reporting of a case heard in the family courts last year.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Overseas aid targets ‘will be made law’, insists government – The Guardian
“Downing Street has insisted the government is committed to enshrining its overseas aid spending targets in law, despite objections by the defence secretary, Liam Fox.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Media lawyers in the driving seat as Mosley crashes and burns in ECHR – The Lawyer
“The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) won favour with newspaper media lawyers last week after it rejected a bid by former International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Max Mosley to force newspapers to warn people beforehand if they are going to publish details of their private lives.”
The Lawyer, 16th May 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Ministry of Justice Releases New Action Plan to Promote Legal Services Sector – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has voiced its support for the Ministry of Justice’s new Action Plan to promote the UK’s legal services sector. The plan has been jointly published by the MoJ and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), and sets out how the Government, along with key partners, will seek to strengthen the country’s reputation in commercial arbitration, mediation and court services.”
The Bar Council, 16th May 2011
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
