Hundreds of paedophiles escape with a caution – Daily Telegraph
“One in three paedophiles who prey on children under 13 are let off with a caution, figures show.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st April 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Man sentenced for killing game-obsessed partner – The Independent
“A man who fatally stabbed his partner after an argument about her heavy use of a Playstation was sentenced today to at least 14 years in prison. ”
The Independent, 1st April 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Powers of Attorney cost reduction takes effect – Ministry of Justice
“The cost of registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) forms will be cheaper from today following recent public consultation.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Campaigner accepts libel damages – BBC News
“Campaigner Erin Pizzey has accepted undisclosed libel damages over claims that she supported British terror group the Angry Brigade in the early 1970s.”
BBC News, 1st April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New probation trusts announced to cut reoffending – Ministry of Justice
“Two Probation Areas have been given the green light to start work as Probation Trusts from today as part of the government’s drive to further reduce reoffending and increase protection for the public.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Queue-jumping death pair jailed – BBC News
“A man and a woman have been jailed over the death of an innocent shopper in a queue-jumping row in south London.”
BBC News, 1st April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK fight against human trafficking – Home Office
“Victims of human trafficking will receive better protection and support under new measures coming into force in the UK today.”
Home Office, 1st April 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
City tycoon fails in divorce bid – BBC News
“A recession-hit City tycoon has failed to win a cut in the £9.5m divorce settlement with his former wife.”
BBC News, 1st April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Reading this story will restrict your freedom to blog – OUT-LAW.com
“Bloggers might be able to escape reporting restrictions on sensitive court cases because they have not been informed of the restrictions. An ongoing case about a boy said to have fathered a child at 12 years of age has highlighted the issue.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st April 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
£400,000 award for finger injury – The Guardian
“A mechanic who injured his index and middle fingers while repairing a police car, yesterday won £400,000 in damages from the Metropolitan police.”
The Guardian, 1st April 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judges to rule on credit crunch £9.5 million divorce appeal – Daily Telegraph
“A City tycoon hit by the credit crunch will learn on Wednesday whether judges have cut his £9.5 million divorce settlement with his former wife.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st April 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lords bolster protection for ‘without prejudice’ negotiations – OUT-LAW.com
“The House of Lords has confirmed that negotiations conducted on a ‘without prejudice’ basis should not be brought up in court unless under very unusual circumstances. The Lords confirmed that there was a good public policy reason for the protection.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st April 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Starmer speaks – BBC News
“Keir Starmer QC was known as a trailblazing human rights lawyer – so how is he shaping up as director of public prosecutions?”
BBC News, 31st March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lotto rapist forced to pay compensation to victim – Daily Telegraph
“A convicted rapist who won £7 million on the lottery while in prison has been forced to pay compensation to an elderly victim in a landmark legal settlement.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st March 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Early prison releases top 50,000 – BBC News
“More than 50,000 criminals have been released from prison early under a scheme aimed at reducing overcrowding, Ministry of Justice (MoJ) figures show.”
BBC News, 31st March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Actually, the public do trust lawyers . . . – The Times
“Lawyers can draw some comfort from a survey this week showing that they are not quite the figures of mistrust or contempt that mythology would suggest.”
The Times, 31st March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Law firms to allow non-lawyer partners – Ministry of Justice
“Measures to improve the service that legal firms can give to consumers come into effect today.”
Ministry of Justice, 31st March 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Runner’s £15k dog damages voided – BBC News
“A runner who was awarded £15,000 compensation after a Great Dane pushed him over while he jogged, has had the award cancelled by the Court of Appeal.”
BBC News, 30th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lesbian jailed for false rape accusation – Daily Telegraph
“A lesbian who regretted a one night stand with a man has been jailed after making a false allegation of rape that left her victim ‘suicidal’.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th March 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman sentenced for jihad leaflet – BBC News
“A woman who wrote a leaflet encouraging people to carry out jihad, or holy war, has been sentenced to a community order at Manchester Crown Court.”
BBC News, 30th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
