“City litigators have questioned Justice Secretary Ken Clarke’s calls to reform the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the wake of its ruling that serving prisoners should be given the right to vote.”
Legal Week, 22nd February 2011
Source: www.legalweek.com
“The judiciary’s co-ordinated response to the Government’s legal aid consultation paper is published today. It was drawn up by a sub-committee of the Judges’ Council (the body which represents all levels of the judiciary, and is chaired by the Lord Chief Justice).”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 24th February 2011
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“A top judge has queried why a man was prosecuted for possessing ‘indecent’ images of children – when the photos were available for sale in a string of respectable mainstream bookshops.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th February 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Law Society research submitted to the government last week has identified a ‘lack of communication’ pervading the justice system that is causing delays throughout the process.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th February 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“Former Labour MP David Chaytor has launched a bid to challenge his jail sentence for fiddling his expenses.”
BBC News, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Judges will finally decide whether ‘George Davis Is Innocent OK’ as they look again at notorious miscarriage of justice case.”
The Guardian, 24th February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“It is a common observation among middle-aged lawyers that the increasing need to specialise very early in a legal career has changed the face of the profession. Time spent in a more general or rounded practice has been much reduced, leading to a situation where lawyers are making key decisions about their future specialism much earlier.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th February 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“The Plymouth NHS Hospitals Trust must improve safety – including preventing swabs being left in patients – or risk prosecution, a watchdog has said.”
BBC News, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Portrayals of real people in docudramas and novels have made millions for authors and film-makers. But what of their subjects?”
The Guardian, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A rival who falsely claimed a Liberal Democrat MP was a paedophile has been convicted of attempting to affect a result in the general election.”
BBC News, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“One of England’s largest health authorities has said it is not opposed to assisted suicide and called for a change in the law to give patients more ‘choice’ over how they die.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th February 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Two teenagers are seeking a judicial review into the government’s decision to allow university tuition fees to almost treble to up to £9,000 from next year.”
The Guardian, 24th February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol agreed with the Judiciary.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“An inquiry set up by David Cameron to examine Britain’s involvement in torture and rendition since 9/11 is running into trouble even before it has begun hearing evidence, with human rights organisations warning that it will fail to meet the UK’s obligations under international and domestic law.”
The Guardian, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The oversupply of qualified lawyers denied entry to the profession has led to a ‘burgeoning body of paralegals’ that will have a profound effect on solicitors and barristers, former bar chairman Nick Green QC said last week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“A High Court challenge is being launched over public library closures.”
BBC News, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Home owners are not responsible for the safety of workmen on their property, the Court of Appeal has ruled, throwing out a Polish builder’s claim for compensation from a woman who refused to let him walk on her pristine white carpets.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol agreed with the Judiciary.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd February 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
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