Balcony death father will appeal – BBC News
“A man who threw his two children off a hotel balcony, killing his son, has won permission to challenge an inquest verdict of unlawful killing.”
BBC News, 4th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Brothel bosses jailed for up to 14 years – The Independent
“A gang of ‘callous’ sex traffickers and brothel bosses, who subjected a terrified teenager and a young mother to a nightmare of ‘sex slavery’, were jailed for up to 14 years each today.”
The Independent, 4th November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Probe ordered into litigation costs – The Times
“A senior judge has been appointed to conduct a root and branch review of civil litigation costs prompted by fears that they are spiralling out of control.”
The Times, 4th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Elderly expats lose appeal over pensions – The Times
“British pensioners resident in Commonwealth countries have had their appeal for better pensions rejected.”
The Times, 4th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Law firms look to cut costs as financial crisis bites – The Times
“Top City lawyers may be reaping over £1 million a year but law firms are starting to make penny-pinching savings as they feel the impact of the financial crisis.”
The Times, 4th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lord Justice Jackson appointed to undertake review of civil costs – Judiciary of England and Wales
“The Master of the Rolls has appointed Lord Justice Jackson to lead a fundamental review into the costs of civil litigation.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Public lack facts on community orders, say MPs – The Guardian
“The confidence of the public and the courts in the use of community sentences is being undermined by a lack of information about their effectiveness, according to a Commons committee report today.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brain damaged man wins £5m payout – BBC News
“A man who suffered brain damage at his birth in 1970 is to receive a compensation package which could add up to more than £5m.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge unaware of ‘bogus’ claims – BBC News
“A judge has said he would not have recommended two drug-smugglers be freed from jail if he had known details they gave of hidden guns had been bogus.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Action against suspected ageism is not ageism, rules EAT – OUT-LAW.com
“If an employer dismisses an employee on suspicion of age discrimination, that in itself is not age discrimination, an Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Court cases cost too much, says judge – Daily Telegraph
“England’s senior civil judge has commissioned a one-year ‘fundamental’ review of legal costs, with the aim of improving access to justice.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cabinet revolt over Straw’s rights and responsibilities plan – The Guardian
“Jack Straw, the justice secretary, is facing a cabinet-level revolt over his plans for a British bill of rights and responsibilities, and has sent his justice minister, Michael Wills, on a mission to re-explain the proposals to sceptical Whitehall departments.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
More than one million criminals on community punishments “might not complete sentences” – Daily Telegraph
“More than one million offenders sentenced to a community punishment every year might not be completing their sentences properly, MPs said today.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Materazzi wins Daily Mail damages – BBC News
“Italian footballer Marco Materazzi has won damages from the Daily Mail over claims he racially abused Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother jailed for suffocating son – BBC News
“A mother from Surrey has been jailed for life for suffocating her three-year-old son.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brain-damaged man could receive more than £5m – The Independent
“A man who suffered brain damage at birth 37 years ago today settled his medical negligence claim for a compensation package which could be worth more than £5 million.”
The Independent, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New two tier tribunal system launched today – Ministry of Justice
“The government has launched two new tribunals today, consisting of a First-tier and an Upper Tribunal.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Asylum seekers claim £300,000 compensation for wrongful detention – Daily Telegraph
“Six asylum seekers are reportedly claiming £300,000 in compensation for being wrongly detained by immigration officials.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fears over new drug orders for mental health patients – The Guardian
“Campaigners have expressed concern about the potential misuse of new powers for the compulsory treatment of people with mental illness that come into force in England today.”
The Guardian, 3rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Simon Morris: ‘the FSA is a very effective regulator’ – The Times
“The last thing London needs now is its own version of Sarbanes-Oxley, says the CMS Cameron McKenna partner.”
The Times, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
