Attorney general sacks maid alleged to be working illegally – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2009 in immigration, news, visas by sally

“The attorney general sacked her housekeeper last night amid claims the woman had overstayed on a visa and was no longer legally entitled to work in the UK.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2009

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Hi-fis seized as Asbo served on Quo fan – The Independent

Posted September 17th, 2009 in ASBOs, news, noise by sally

“His music had his neighbours Rockin’ All Over The World – but now Paul Lloyd is risking going Down Down.”

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The Independent, 16th September 2009

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Review of control orders sought – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2009 in control orders, news, terrorism by sally

“A wholesale review of control orders, which restrict the freedoms of some terror suspects, has been instigated by Home Secretary Alan Johnson.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2009

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Teenagers cleared of ‘Columbine’ plot – The Independent

Posted September 16th, 2009 in conspiracy, murder, news, prosecutions by sally

“Two teenagers were today cleared of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at their own school.”

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The Independent, 16th September 2009

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Defamation on the internet: Ministry of Justice seeks your views – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 16th, 2009 in defamation, internet, news by sally

“A debate on aspects of defamation law, and how it works in the internet age, was launched today by the Ministry of Justice.”

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Ministry of Justice, 16th September 2009

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Mobile networks could be fined 10% of turnover for mis-selling – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 16th, 2009 in consumer protection, news, telecommunications by sally

“Mobile phone networks could face fines of up to 10% of their turnover from today if they fail to stamp out contract mis-selling. The networks will be responsible not just for their own behaviour but for that of retailers selling their services.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th September 2009

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Company director plundered more than £500,000 from KPMG – The Guardian

Posted September 16th, 2009 in company directors, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“A company boss was jailed for four years today after trying to buy his second wife happiness with more than £500,000 plundered from global accountancy company KPMG.”

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The Guardian, 15th September 2009

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Uninsured drivers face tighter laws and loss of car – The Times

Posted September 16th, 2009 in news, road traffic offences, uninsured drivers by sally

“Plans to tighten the law on driving without insurance, making it an offence to be the registered keeper of an uninsured vehicle regardless of whether it is being used, are expected to be confirmed by transport ministers today.”

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The Times, 16th September 2009

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Inquiry started over CS spray use – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2009 in complaints, news, police, weapons by sally

“Three police officers have been placed on restricted duty and an internal inquiry started after film emerged of close-range use of CS spray on a man.”

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BBC News, 15th September 2009

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Paternity leave rights to be extended – The Independent

Posted September 16th, 2009 in news, paternity leave by sally

“Fathers would be able to take up to six months’ paternity leave – three paid – under Government proposals to allow parents to share entitlements, it was announced today.”

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The Independent, 15th September 2009

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Trio convicted over dog-fights – The Independent

Posted September 15th, 2009 in animal cruelty, dogs, news by sally

“A mother-of-three was found guilty today of being involved in one of Europe’s largest dog-fighting syndicates, the RSPCA said.”

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The Independent, 15th September 2009

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UK lawyer threatens Facebook, mulls action against ISPs to block defamation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 15th, 2009 in defamation, internet, news by sally

“The lawyer who has threatened Facebook with a defamation suit on behalf of boxing promoter Frank Warren has said that he may take action against internet service providers (ISPs) for US-published defamation.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2009

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Police ‘should stop taking DNA of innocent immediately’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 15th, 2009 in data protection, DNA, news, police by sally

“Ministers should instruct police forces to immediately stop taking the DNA of innocent people, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2009

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New Gambling Commission guidance fails to resolve house competition confusion – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 15th, 2009 in gambling, news by sally

“The Gambling Commission’s ‘softly softly’ approach to one-off lotteries may undermine its ability to prosecute , a gambling law expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2009

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Vetting scheme for adults under review – The Guardian

Posted September 15th, 2009 in children, criminal records, news, vetting by sally

“The government is to look again at the detailed operation of its controversial scheme to vet the 11 million adults who are in regular contact with other people’s children in the face of a public outcry that it could jeopardise ‘perfectly safe and normal activities’.”

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The Guardian, 14th September 2009

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First look inside Britain’s new Supreme Court – The Times

Posted September 15th, 2009 in news by sally

“The public was given a glimpse inside Britain’s new Supreme Court yesterday ahead of the official opening next month. The court in Parliament Square has cost £77 million and replaces the House of Lords’ judicial arm — the law lords — as the highest court in the land and hives off the judiciary from the legislature, a reform six years in the planning.”

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The Times, 15th September 2009

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Jackpot for lawyers in trademark management CPA patent sale – The Times

Posted September 15th, 2009 in news by sally

“Hundreds of British patent lawyers are poised to land a multi-million-pound jackpot from a stake sale in Computer Patent Annuities (CPA), a trademark management company based in Jersey.”

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The Times, 13th September 2009

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Plans to tackle hate crime to better support victims – Home Office

Posted September 15th, 2009 in crime, hate crime, news, victims by sally

“New measures to support victims of hate crime, bring more perpetrators to justice and increase reporting of these crimes were outlined today by the governmet.”

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Home Office press release, 14th September 2009

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Aviva accused of ‘derisory’ settlement in High Court – The Times

Posted September 15th, 2009 in news by sally

“Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, today faced a fresh challenge to its plans to make £500 million in cash windfall payments to its with-profits policyholders after Which?, the consumer group, said the settlement was ‘derisory’ and called on a high court judge to ring-fence further funds.”

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The Times, 14th September 2009

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Solicitor abused position to campaign against cutbacks – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 15th, 2009 in care homes, confidentiality, disciplinary procedures, news, solicitors by sally

“A solicitor who made her name helping people fight against closures of care homes abused her position by encouraging clients to protest against cut services, a tribunal has heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2009

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