Divorce settlement granted after 22 years – The Times
“A woman has won £220,000 in a ground-breaking divorce settlement — 22 years after separating from her husband.”
The Times, 13th June 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Britain urged to allow prisoners to vote – The Guardian
“The UK has come under renewed pressure to grant prisoners the vote in time for the next election or fall foul of European human rights legislation.”
The Guardian, 12th June 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brown announces Iraq war inquiry – but it will be behind closed doors – The Independent
“Gordon Brown will attempt to win over Labour MPs this week by formally announcing an inquiry into the Iraq war. In a move designed to draw a line under the most controversial act of a Labour government, the Prime Minister will announce the investigation into the decision to go to war in 2003 and its protracted and bloody aftermath.”
The Independent, 14th June 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Injured teacher sues over fallen branch – The Independent
“A secondary school teacher is suing the Environment Agency for up to £300,000 after she was left unable to work by a falling branch from a tree, it was disclosed today.”
The Independent, 15th June 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Councils turning down Blue Badge applicants unlawfully – Daily Telegraph
“Some disabled people are being unlawfully turned down for Blue Badges because councils have interpreted new rules on eligibility too strictly, the Government has admitted.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th June 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Muslim waitress wins nearly £3,000 for hurt feelings over skimpy dress – Daily Telegraph
“A Muslim cocktail waitress who quit after refusing to wear a bright red dress for work has won almost £3,000 in compensation for sexual harassment.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th June 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Council loses £1m illness lawsuit – BBC News
“A council has lost its High Court case against a former managing director after claiming she withheld a history of depressive illness.”
BBC News, 15th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Human rights laws ‘being abused’ – BBC News
“A survey has found 80% of those questioned think some people take unfair advantage of human rights laws.”
BBC News, 15th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Royal secrets withheld under revised information rules – Independent on Sunday
“Members of the public and journalists will be banned from seeing the contents of secret documents on the Cabinet and Royal Family under measures quietly announced by Gordon Brown last week.”
Independent on Sunday, 14th June 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Destination libel – The Guardian
“Is the fear of legal action creating a chilling effect for investigative journalism? Campaigners want British laws changed so libel tourists stay away.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Names of judges found guilty of misconduct to stay secret – The Guardian
“The government and the judiciary can continue to conceal the names of more than 170 misbehaving judges, a freedom of information tribunal has ruled.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Call to publish 1979 death report – BBC News
“A campaign group has called on the Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson to publish a report into the death of a protester in 1979.”
BBC News, 14th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Army chiefs in Afghanistan cannot be sued for death of their troops – The Times
“Commanding officers in Afghanistan have been offered indemnity from prosecution under human-rights laws if they make a decision that leads to the death of a soldier.”
The Times, 15th June 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Beware rape myths, judges to tell jurors – The Times
“Juries are to be instructed to ignore myths surrounding rape in an attempt to raise Britain’s low conviction rate for the crime. Under new directions to be given by judges in rape cases, jurors will be told not to assume the victim was ‘asking for it’ because of the way she dressed, her behaviour or her demeanour.”
The Times, 15th June 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Victory for anti-scald campaign – BBC News
“A campaign to reduce injuries caused by scalding in the bath has brought about a change to building regulations.”
BBC News, 11th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kinsella killers jailed for life – BBC News
“Three men have been given life sentences for murdering 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in north London.”
BBC News, 11th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Defence fee caps will be final blow for legal aid, practitioners say – Law Society’s Gazette
“Government proposals to cap payments made to acquitted defendants who have paid privately for their defence are the ‘final nail in the coffin’ of criminal legal aid firms, a leading practitioner group has warned.”
Law Society’s Gazette. 11th June 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Chancery Lane hits out at means testing proposals – Law Society’s Gazette
“Government proposals for Crown court means testing could deny vulnerable people access to justice and are being ‘rushed in’ too quickly, the Law Society said today.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 11th June 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
LastMinute.com wins right to block last minute trade mark – OUT-LAW.com
“Online travel company LastMinute.com has won the right to have a competing firm’s European trade mark cancelled. The European Union’s Court of First Instance (CFI) has backed the British firm, overturning a ruling by the EU office for trade marks.”
OUT-LAW.com, 11th June 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Online supermarket rapped for price claim errors – OUT-LAW.com
“Online supermarket Ocado could not back up price-matching claims made in its adverts, ad regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said. The company has been told not to repeat its claims while operating the current system.”
OUT-LAW.com, 11th June 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
