Young Brits are confused about legality of file-sharing – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2009 in copyright, internet, news by sally

“Young people continue to download as much copyright-infringing music as ever and are still confused about their liability for copyright infringement, a study of their music habits has found.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009

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Court threat to offshore accounts as taxman does deal with Liechtenstein – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2009 in news by sally

“Some of the richest people in the UK will find out today if the taxman will be allowed access to details of their secret offshore accounts.”

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The Times, 12th August 2009

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High Court allows evidence of ‘without prejudice’ exchanges to aid interpretation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2009 in interpretation, news, without prejudice communications by sally

“Evidence of negotiations that were conducted on a ‘without prejudice’ basis can be admitted in court proceedings to aid the interpretation of a settlement agreement, a High Court judge has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009

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MoD facing legal action over pair held without charge in Afghan jail – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2009 in armed forces, Iran, news, rendition by sally

“The Ministry of Defence faces legal action over its refusal to identify two men handed over by British troops in Iraq to American forces who subsequently transferred them to the infamous ‘dark prison’ at Bagram in Afghanistan.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2009

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Baby P’s father says he will sue ‘negligent’ Haringey Council – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2009 in child abuse, negligence, news, social services by sally

“The father of Baby Peter is preparing to sue Haringey Council for failing to protect his son.”

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The Times, 12th August 2009

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More than 300 children a day added to DNA database – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 12th, 2009 in children, data protection, DNA, news by sally

“More than 300 children a day are being put on to the DNA database, fuelling fresh fears over the growth of the ‘Big Brother’ state.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2009

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Guard family calls for fair trial – BBC News

Posted August 12th, 2009 in Iraq, murder, news by sally

“The family of a man from Lancashire who has been arrested in Iraq over a double fatal shooting say they fear he may not get a fair trial.”

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BBC News, 11th August 2009

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Two guilty of murdering father of five – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 11th, 2009 in murder, news by sally

“A man and a boy of 16 have been found guilty of murdering Michael Eccles, a Staffordshire father of five who was beaten just yards from his front door after popping to buy a bottle of wine.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2009

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Malicious falsehood requires a reference to your interests in the lies, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 11th, 2009 in malicious falsehood, news by sally

“A company can sue for malicious falsehood only when there is some reference to it or its interests in the false and malicious words complained of, even if that reference is indirect and the company is not identified, the High Court has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th August 2009

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Swine Flu – Bar Council Advice – The Bar Council

Posted August 11th, 2009 in barristers, news by sally

“As the Bar’s Code of Conduct provides that a barrister may not withdraw from a case in such a way or in such circumstances that the client may be unable to find other legal assistance in time to prevent prejudice being suffered by the client, all barristers are advised that if they have swine flu they should tell their instructing solicitors immediately with a view to making an application for an adjournment of any impending hearing or alternatively to make arrangements for the appointment of another counsel.”

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The Bar Council, 10th August 2009

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MPs back UK torture damages plan – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2009 in news, state liability, torture, victims by sally

“Torture victims should be able to sue foreign governments in the UK courts, a committee of MPs and peers have said.”

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BBC News, 10th August 2009

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Sharon Shoesmith’s legal challenge fast-tracked by High Court – The Times

Posted August 11th, 2009 in news by sally

“The High Court is to fast-track Sharon Shoesmith’s legal challenge against the Education Secretary’s role in her dismissal from Haringey Council without compensation.”

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The Times, 11th August 2009

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Tate Modern worker claims compensation for being too cold – The Guardian

Posted August 11th, 2009 in compensation, disabled persons, employment, news by sally

“Elizabeth Andrews, a gallery supervisor, has launched a claim for compensation against the Tate, saying that the cold, among a series of other factors, meant she became increasingly ill and eventually had to go on long-term sick leave.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2009

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Internet hate campaign that made a mockery of the High Court – The Independent

Posted August 11th, 2009 in child abuse, internet, juries, news by sally

“Foremost among the grounds of appeal being sketched out by lawyers representing the killers of Baby Peter will be the claim that prejudicial coverage on the internet denied their clients a fair trial.”

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The Independent, 11th August 2009

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Private schools threaten legal action to keep charity millions – The Guardian

Posted August 11th, 2009 in charities, education, news, school admissions by sally

“The head of the organisation that represents the country’s top independent schools today issued a threat to the government’s charities watchdog that it may consider legal action against moves to force private schools to open up their facilities to pupils from low-income homes.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2009

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‘Disgust’ at road death sentence – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2009 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman has said she is ‘disgusted’ by a three year jail term handed to the hit-and-run driver who killed her daughter in Lancashire.”

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BBC News, 11th August 2009

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‘UK is safe haven for war criminals’ – The Independent

Posted August 11th, 2009 in news, war crimes by sally

“Britain has become a ‘safe haven’ for war criminals because the Government has failed to close loopholes that grant them protection under the law, an influential committee of MPs and peers warns today.”

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The Independent, 11th August 2009

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Baby P couple to be named – The Guardian

“The couple responsible for the death of Baby P will be publicly identified tonight after the expiry of a court order protecting their anonymity.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2009

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100 claims companies cancelled as crackdown continues on firms who mislead the public – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 10th, 2009 in advertising, claims management, consumer protection, news by sally

“Misleading claims that debt can be written off as unenforceable, high pressure selling and cold calling in person will not be tolerated – tough message from Ministry of Justice Claims Management Regulator as 100th company cancelled.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th August 2009

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Ministers’ admission links MI5 and MI6 to ‘torture victim’ – The Independent

Posted August 10th, 2009 in Afghanistan, intelligence services, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“Ministers have admitted the Government sent secret agents to interview a British detainee in Afghanistan, supporting allegations MI5 and MI6 officers were present while he was tortured by his American captors.”

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The Independent, 10th August 2009

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