Appeal court to rule on log cabin – BBC News
“A council will not fight a legal challenge by travellers over a building at the Dale Farm site in Essex.”
BBC News, 26th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Youth guilty of shooting girl while dancing wildly with gun at party – The Times
“A young gunman who shot a girl in the head while dancing wildly at a party and waving the weapon in the air was jailed for eight years yesterday.”
The Times, 25th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
How do gay couples divorce? – BBC News
“Comedian Matt Lucas and his partner Kevin McGree are splitting up, in what has been described as the first “gay divorce”. So what’s different about the break-up of a civil partnership?”
BBC News Magazine, 24th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Royal Marine jailed for stealing medals from comrades – The Guardian
“A ‘despicable’ Royal Marine who stole dozens of medals from his comrades and sold them for more than £20,000 has been jailed for more than three years.”
The Guardian, 24th October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ministers bow to pressure over ‘power of attorney’ – The Times
“Ministers have bowed to criticisms over the delays, costs and complexities in new procedures for managing the affairs of elderly vulnerable people.”
The Times, 24th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man jailed for sleepover shooting – BBC News
“A man who shot a teenage girl in the head at a sleepover party has been jailed for eight years.”
BBC News, 24th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Businessman jailed for downloading ‘horrific’ child porn – The Independent
“A businessman and former chamber of commerce member was jailed today for downloading some of the worst images of child pornography, including babies.”
The Independent, 24th October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Father jailed for 22 years for baby’s murder – The Independent
“A man who killed his 16-month-old daughter by snapping her spine in a ‘chilling and brutal attack’ following months of abuse was told today that he must spend at least 22 years in prison.”
The Independent, 24th October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal defeat for neighbours who complain of pub and church bell noise – Daily Telegraph
“People who buy homes near church bells or cricket pitches then complain about the noise should just tolerate it, the High Court has ruled.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Isle of Man’s Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander investors plan legal action – The Times
“Thousands of depositors who held more than £800 million in offshore accounts with Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander, the failed Icelandic-owned bank, are preparing to take legal action to get their money back.”
The Times, 24th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Violent crime underestimated for 10 years – The Independent
“Police have been under-recording the most serious violent crimes for up to a decade, the Home Office admitted, as figures revealed an apparent 22 per cent increase in incidents this year. Conservatives said the Government’s claims to have cut crime were ‘fatally undermined’ as reports of violent crimes from murders to grievous bodily harm leapt during the year to June, after officials discovered hundreds of incidents had been wrongly recorded by a string of police forces. As many as 13 forces had been recording offences of grievous bodily harm with intent in a lower category, when they should have been included in figures for the most serious offences.”
The Independent, 24th October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Woman’s ear sliced for £10 debt – BBC News
“A drug dealer has been found guilty of cutting part of a woman’s ear off because she owed him £10.”
BBC News, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man sued for libel over comments on eBay – Daily Telegraph
“A man is being threatened with a libel action after posting critical comments on the internet about an eBay user who sold him a mobile phone.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Liberty assists two Algerians in Lords appeal against deportation – The Times
“Two Algerians who are facing deportation despite fears that they may face ill-treatment or torture if returned lodged an appeal in the House of Lords today.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Salaries for in-house lawyers defy downturn – The Times
“Salaries for lawyers at the UK’s top companies are defying the economic downturn, according to new research, rising comfortably ahead of inflation.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Future lawyers get ‘life coaches’ to remove barriers to law – Ministry of Justice
“Budding lawyers seeking advice and support in their efforts to join the legal profession will be helped by a government initiative launched today by Justice Minister Lord Bach.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Sharia law incompatible with human rights legislation, Lords say – The Guardian
“The House of Lords today drew stark attention to the conflict between sharia and UK law, calling the Islamic legal code ‘wholly incompatible’ with human rights legislation.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
IP and media regulation will be examined in digital review – OUT-LAW.com
“Copyright laws and the way that media and telecoms services are regulated could be due for change under a review the Government will conduct into the UK’s digital economy. Ex-chief executive of Ofcom Stephen Carter will conduct the review.”
OUT-LAW.com, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Public Guardian begins review of impact of Mental Capacity Act – Ministry of Justice
“Plans to reduce the fees and simplify the forms for people making Lasting Powers of Attorney were part of proposals announced today in a public consultation by Public Guardian Martin John.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Fuel poverty campaigners lose high court bid – The Guardian
“Campaigners failed today in a high court bid to force the government to spend more to end fuel poverty.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
