Sharon Shoesmith in appeal over sacking – The Independent
“Sharon Shoesmith has launched a Court of Appeal battle over her sacking after the Baby P tragedy.”
The Independent, 28th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Sentencing for drugs offences – public consultation launched on new guideline for judges – Sentencing Council
“Today, the Sentencing Council is launching a three-month public consultation on its proposals to introduce a new guideline for judges and magistrates for the sentencing of drugs offenders.”
Sentencing Council, 28th March 2011
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Serious Fraud Office vows to pursue corrupt foreign companies – The Guardian
“The head of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is at loggerheads with ministers who are seeking to exempt overseas companies from Britain’s new Bribery Act.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
£5m scheme to divert mentally ill offenders from prison – The Guardian
“The first stage in setting up a national service to divert mentally ill people from prison is due to be announced by the health secretary, Andrew Lansley, and the justice secretary, Ken Clarke.”
The Guardian, 28th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tomlinson inquest to begin, two years after his death – The Independent
“After three post-mortem examinations, and almost two years to the day since he died after being struck by a police baton during G20 protests, the inquest into the death of Ian Tomlinson is due to start on Monday.”
The Independent, 26th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Birdwatchers lose RSPB defamation case – Daily Telegraph
“Two birdwatchers who sued the RSPB for criticising their research into an endangered species have lost their case after a judge said the courts should not be used for scientific disputes.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Divorce: Couples face new mediation rules and warnings – BBC News
“Divorces in England and Wales could become quicker, less stressful and cheaper, but there are fears people will miss out on advice.”
BBC News, 25th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyers in civil cases face bonus cap – The Guardian
“The government will next week announce a clampdown on ‘fat cat’ lawyers in civil cases by capping bonuses and tackling what ministers describe as the perverse position in which lawyers can be awarded a greater proportion of payouts than claimants.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Derrick Bird unlawfully killed 12 victims, inquest rules – Daily Telegraph
“Taxi driver Derrick Bird unlawfully killed the 12 victims he shot dead before he committed suicide, an inquest jury ruled today.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Tesco law’ – not the big bang, but it will change the face of legal services – The Guardian
“The Law Society’s decision to back an application by its regulatory arm to oversee alternative business structures applications is a significant step.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Night stalker’ jailed for life – The Guardian
“The serial sex attacker Delroy Grant has been sentenced to life in prison for the 17 years of terror in which he attacked at least 203 elderly people in their homes.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Supreme Court New Appointments: Sumption and Wilson – UKSC Blog
“The Supreme Court appointments story is suddenly moving fast. This morning we drew attention to Joshua Rozenberg’s blog on the shortlisting and delays. This afternoon, he tweeted that the new justices had been chosen.”
UKSC Blog, 24th March 2011
Source: http://ukscblog.com/
Sibsey poultry farm Moy Park fined for chicken smells – BBC News
“A Lincolnshire poultry farm has been fined for allowing ‘nauseating’ smells to affect nearby residents.”
BBC News, 24th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Car boot trader who filmed sex abuse of boys jailed – BBC News
“A man who filmed himself sexually abusing boys at his homes in Manchester and Liverpool, has been jailed.”
BBC News, 24th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court overturns Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal fines – Law Society’s Gazette
“The High Court last week criticised the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for the lack of published guidance on the sanctions it can impose, as it overturned fines levied on four partners at a Merseyside firm.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th March 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Lily Allen wins damages over Mail Online article – The Guardian
“Lily Allen has won damages from Associated Newspapers in a privacy and copyright action relating to pictures of her home published by Mail Online.”
The Guardian, 23rd March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lorry driver jailed for A1 workman’s death – BBC News
“A lorry driver who killed a workman has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving.”
BBC News, 23rd March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Life sentence for Evesham river plunge father – BBC News
“A man who murdered his five-year-old daughter by driving a car into a river has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 22nd March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Chris Huhne faces legal challenge over nuclear link to cancer in children – The Guardian
“The government has ordered an expansion of the UK’s nuclear programme without properly factoring in evidence that nuclear power stations cause an increase in cancer cases in children living nearby, according to a legal challenge in the high court.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
