Gambler sues bookmaker for losses – BBC News
“A gambler is suing a bookmaker for £2m he claims he lost on bets after asking the firm not to let him bet again.”
BBC News, 14th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Top lawyers unite in support of ‘light-touch’ third-party funding regulation – Legal Week
“The Civil Justice Council (CJC) looks set to back ‘light-touch’ regulation of the fast-emerging market for third-party dispute funding, in a move that could further usher the model into the mainstream of UK litigation.”
Legal Week, 14th February 2008
Source: www.legalweek.com
30 health workers failed to spot murdered baby’s plight – The Guardian
“A baby girl who was murdered by her father had been seen by 30 health care workers, yet none of them realised she was at risk, a report has found. Jessica Randall, who died when she was 54 days old, might still be alive if signs of abuse had been properly identified, according to the findings of an inquiry by Northamptonshire’s Local SafeGuarding Children Board.”
The Guardian, 14th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rogue stockbroker William Radclyffe jailed for 15 months – The Times
“An unauthorised stockbroker who stole more than £350,000 from his family and friends has been jailed for 15 months after a rare criminal prosecution by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).”
The Times, 13th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Written constitution is a long way off, says Straw – The Guardian
“Britain is unlikely to have a full written constitution for at least 10 or 20 years, the justice secretary, Jack Straw, said today.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Attack after Kyle show ‘tragedy’ – BBC News
“ITV’s The Jeremy Kyle Show has been criticised after a man who found out he was not the father of his wife’s baby later pointed an air rifle at her.”
BBC News, 13th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Five convicted of terror charges are freed – The Independent
“Five young men jailed by a judge who said they had become ‘intoxicated’ by extremist propaganda were freed by the Court of Appeal today.”
The Independent, 13th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police mistake MP3 player for gun, arrest man – Daily Telegraph
“A mechanic was arrested at gunpoint after police mistook his MP3 player for a gun.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Newlove killer ‘considers appeal’ – BBC News
“One of the gang who kicked to death father-of-three Garry Newlove is considering an appeal over his sentence and conviction, his solicitor has said.”
BBC News, 13th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mortgage defaulter keeps home – The Guardian
“A man who made no mortgage payments for 15 years has had the debt cancelled and been allowed to keep his home in an appeal court ruling that could encourage mortgage lenders to pursue defaulters more aggressively.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New database increases power of surveillance over citizens – The Times
“More than half the population supports the Government’s controversial identity card scheme, according to a survey for the Home Office.”
The Times, 13th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills ordered to stay silent – The Times
“Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills are under a strict order from Mr Justice Bennett, the High Court judge for their divorce settlement hearing, that they risk contempt of court proceedings and fines if details of the negotiations are leaked to the media.”
The Times, 13th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke ‘blocked Diana Squidgygate tape inquiry’ – Daily Telegraph
“The former home secretary Kenneth Clarke blocked security services from launching investigations into the notorious ‘Squidgygate’ and ‘Camillagate’ tapes because of fears it would damage the reputation of MI5.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal Opinion: Love is… signing on the dotted line before marriage – The Independent
“Family lawyers are advising on more pre-nuptial contracts than ever before. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, shows how couples can take early action to avoid a messy divorce.”
The Independent, 13th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Tolkien heirs battle for share of movie profits – The Guardian
“A battle as epic, tortuous and heavy with peculiar jargon as any to have sprung from the pen of JRR Tolkien has been joined: this conflict, however, will not pit Orc against Hobbit, but legal wizard against legal wizard.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
£25 congestion charge will hit 30,000 of worst polluting vehicles, says mayor – The Guardian
“Drivers of high powered sports cars and 4x4s will be hit by a new £25 charge every time they enter central London under plans to reduce congestion and cut pollution across the capital.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Solicitors voice anger over jail buggings – Daily Telegraph
“The law Society has written to Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, to express ‘grave concern’ over allegations that solicitors’ conversations with clients were bugged.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Families hit by E coli outbreak may bring case against butcher – The Guardian
“Families of children who became ill during an outbreak of E coli that affected 150 people, mainly children, and claimed the life of one boy could take legal action against the butcher blamed for the crisis, a public inquiry heard yesterday.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The £30,000 question: Will proposed tax on Britain’s super-rich really force them to leave the country? – The Independent
“Alistair Darling has been accused of bowing to pressure from the super-rich after he sought to reassure foreigners living in Britain worried about his plans to close their tax loopholes.”
The Independent, 13th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Career divorcee’ fails to win any share of fourth husband’s £45m – The Times
“Husbands one, two and three have already netted her £18 million but Susan Crossley’s efforts to secure a slice of her fourth husband’s £45 million fortune hit the buffers last night.”
The Times, 13th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
