Urinating student avoids prison – BBC News
“A student who admitted outraging public decency after he was pictured urinating over a Sheffield war memorial has been told to do community service.”
BBC News, 26th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: news
Cafcass judicial review threat – Law Society’s Gazette
“A Somerset solicitor is set to launch a judicial review action against the Children and Family Courts Advice and Support Service (Cafcass) because of its ‘unacceptable delays’ in appointing children’s guardians and family court advisers.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 25th November 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Police ignore rape allegations if victim has been drinking, says Sara Payne – The Guardian
“Police officers are still refusing to take complaints of rape seriously if the victims come from ‘the wrong part of town’, if they have been drinking or if they have made previous allegations, according to a report by Sara Payne, the national victims’ champion.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK equality laws fall short of EU requirements, says Commission – OUT-LAW.com
“The UK’s equality laws are inadequate, according to the European Commission which has announced that it has begun legal action against the UK. The Government claims that new equality legislation will settle the dispute.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Plans to improve consumer redress against financial firms being ‘rushed through’, says ABI – OUT-LW.com
“Consumers will be able to bring class actions against banks, insurers and other financial services firms if the Government’s Financial Services Bill comes into force.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
New Look fire brings record fine – BBC news
“High Street fashion chain New Look has been fined a record £400,000 for fire safety breaches after a blaze broke out at a central London branch.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for racist row killing – BBC News
“A 22-year-old man has been jailed for killing a Qatari student during a racist row in East Sussex.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Millionaire rabbi convicted of cocaine possession – Daily Telegraph
“A multi-millionaire rabbi who took part in cocaine parties with prostitutes in a flat nicknamed the ‘synagogue of sin’ has been convicted of possessing drugs.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
G20 report lays down the law to police on use of force – The Guardian
“A blueprint for wholesale reform of British policing to create a service ‘anchored in public consent’ was unveiled today by the inquiry prompted by Scotland Yard’s controversial handling of the G20 protests in London.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Teacher, 39, jailed for sex with 15-year-old pupil – The Guardian
“A religious education teacher who admitted 10 charges of engaging a 15-year-old pupil in sexual activity has been jailed today.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Gordon Brown to push for royal Roman Catholics law change – The Times
“Gordon Brown today sparked controversy on the eve of the Commonwealth summit by suggesting he backs the sweeping away of 300-year-old laws that prevent Roman Catholics ascending to the Throne.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
More forced marriage protection orders than expected issued in first year – Ministry of Justice
“More people have been protected by Forced Marriage Protection Orders than originally expected in their first year of operation, show figures released today.”
Ministry of Justice, 25th November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Review of rape review victims’ experiences welcomed – Home Office
“A review of rape victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system, published today, has been welcomed by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson.”
Home Office, 25th November 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Protesters win judicial review of G20 police tactics – The Independent
“Climate change protesters have won a judicial review of police tactics during a G20 demonstration, their solicitor said today.”
The Independent, 25th November 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Banks win legal battle on overdraft charges – The Times
“Tens of millions of customers hoping for refunds on overdraft charges were left disappointed today after Britain’s high street banks won a landmark case.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Ban intercept evidence in terror trials, advises Lord Carlile – The Guardian
“Intercept evidence should not be allowed into British terror trials, the government’s terrorism reviewer said today.”
The Guardian, 24th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Victims turned away because of legal aid squeeze – The Times
“Dozens of law firms are having to turn away vulnerable clients, including victims of domestic violence, because they have exhausted this year’s legal aid budgets.”
The Times, 24th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Bank charges ruling expected – The Guardian
“Millions of current account customers could come a step closer to reclaiming ‘unfair’ charges they paid on unauthorised overdrafts today when the supreme court hands down a long-awaited appeal ruling.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Straight couple in legal challenge to form a civil partnership – The Times
“A straight couple who want to become the first hetrosexuals in Britain to form a civil partnership will launch a legal challenge after a council refused their request.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
