“A mother jailed for life for murdering her disabled son by injecting him with heroin at a care home is to appeal against the sentence and conviction.”
BBC News, 21st January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“One committed a violent attack on a burglar. The other was guilty of the mercy killing of her brain-damaged son. One is free. The other starting a nine-year sentence. Paul Vallely examines the issues raised by their contrasting treatment.”
The Independent, 22nd January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A former magistrate who was jailed for a £38,000 fraud was ordered to give up his assets worth £4.1 million at a confiscation hearing today.”
The Independent, 21st January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The Government plans to slash the success fees that no-win no-fee lawyers can claim in libel cases. The proposed action is part of the Ministry of Justice’s reform of libel law.”
OUT-LAW.com, 21st January 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“OPINION: Employment lawyers and HR professionals would be well advised to keep a close eye on the progress of the Equality Bill, currently being debated in the House of Lords. Initially intended as a legislative sweep-up, it now proposes major policy changes.”
OUT-LAW.com, 21st January 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“The court of appeal today ordered BSkyB to sell down its 17.9% stake in ITV.”
The Guardian, 21st January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A ‘devious, calculating’ mother-of-three fraudulently claimed over £80,000 in benefits despite living outside the UK, a council said today.”
The Independent, 21st January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Legislative proposals included in the Children, Schools and Families Bill should encourage media attendance at family court cases, the Ministry of Justice said today.”
Ministry of Justice, 21st January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Going to law is expensive, favouring those with deep pockets. If you are of modest means, you are at a serious disadvantage.”
The Times, 20th January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“One of the three people jailed over the death of Baby Peter has lost an appeal against his conviction for the rape of a two-year-old.”
BBC News, 21st January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Intercom security cameras are to be switched off by Birmingham City Council in case it breaches the rights of people coming to the door.”
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Daily Telegraph, 21st January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Divorce disputes and other acrimonious battles over children or money would be taken out of the courts under plans for a radical overhaul of family justice announced yesterday.”
The Times, 21st January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Paul Vallely: As the Edlington ‘torture boys’ face sentencing for horrifying violence, can secure children’s homes ever offer redemption?”
The Independent, 21st January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Lawyers say today’s judgment that released the man who jailed for attacking a burglar had nothing to do with the law of self-defence and everything to do with the unique facts of Munir Hussain’s case.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Europe’s top court has said that some employers can stop people as young as 30 from applying for some jobs because they are too old. UK Employment Tribunals will have to take account of the ruling in age discrimination cases, an expert said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 21st January 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
“A former magistrate who was jailed for a £35,000 fraud will face a financial confiscation hearing today which could force him to pay up to £4 million.”
The Independent, 21st January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The number of patients taking legal action after paying for weight loss surgery has risen sharply over the past two years, according to medical negligence figures seen by The Times.”
The Times, 21st January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A police control room operator who was shot during a training exercise has agreed a six-figure compensation payout.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A call operator who was shot during a police safety demonstration course has said he has been awarded a ‘six figure’ compensation sum.”
BBC news, 20th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A former supermarket worker who was filmed sabotaging food in the store where he worked has been jailed.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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