Bankers consider legal action over bonuses – The Times
“Banks could face legal action by disgruntled workers if they are denied bonuses, a leading employment lawyer said.”
The Times, 10th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Surveillance needs better control, warn Lords – OUT-LAW.com
“The fundamental relationship between Government and the people of the UK is at risk because of the increasing surveillance being carried out by the state and by private bodies, a House of Lords Committee has said.”
OUT-LAW, 10th February 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Freshfields puts the brake on spiral of law salaries – The Times
“Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, one of Britain’s oldest law firms, yesterday called a ceasefire in a pay war in which starting salaries for City lawyers have risen to more than £90,000.”
The Times, 10th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Low-alcohol wine manufacturer fights ban – The Times
“The food standards watchdog was accused yesterday of a ‘heavy handed abuse of power’ in banning a new low-alcohol wine in the face of Government policy urging people to drink sensibly.”
The Times, 10th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Complaint lodged with watchdog over Smith’s expenses – The Independent
“A complaint has been made to the parliamentary sleaze watchdog about Home Secretary Jacqui Smith claiming allowances for a second home while living as a lodger with her sister, it was confirmed today.”
The Independent, 9th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lawyer of alleged torture victim makes plea to MPs – The Guardian
“The British resident at the centre of a legal battle over alleged torture could leave Guantánamo Bay insane or in a coffin if the case continues to be dragged out, his lawyer said yesterday.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jury blasts staff over death in cell – The Times
“Staff at a privately run jail failed to do all they could to ensure the safety of an inmate who killed himself while suffering a mental illness, a coroner’s jury ruled yesterday.”
The Times, 10th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Guidance on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations (Rome II) – Ministry of Justice
“A guide to the main provisions in the European Community regulation on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations (Rome II), which came into force on 11 January 2009.”
Ministry of Justice, 9th February 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
ZT (Kosovo) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports
ZT (Kosovo) v Secretary of State for the Home Department
House of Lords
“When a claim for asylum had been rejected as clearly unfounded under section 94(2) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, and the claimant made further submissions, the Secretary of State for the Home Department had to consider whether those further submissions created a realistic prospect of success under rule 353 of the Immigration Rules (HC 395) and not whether they were clearly unfounded under section 94 of the 2002 Act.”
The Times, 9th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Ecstasy should be downgraded to class B drug say government advisers – Daily Telegraph
“Ecstasy should be downgraded to a class B drug, the government’s drugs advisers are to recommend.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government compiles travel records database – The Independent
“The Government is compiling a database to track and store the international travel records of millions of people. ”
The Independent, 8th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal loopholes ‘allowing MI5 to collude in torture’ – The Guardian
“An international human rights organisation is calling on the British government to close down legal loopholes that appear to give MI5 officers immunity from prosecution if they collude in the torture of British terrorism suspects in Pakistan.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Text death sentence up for review – BBC News
“The Attorney General is to review the sentence of a motorist jailed for causing death by dangerous driving after using her mobile phone.”
BBC News, 6th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prisoners demand right to be fathers after landmark European ruling – Daily Telegraph
“Six prisoners in British jails have applied to have children with their partners following a landmark European court ruling that their human rights would be breached if they are prevented from becoming fathers.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rape victim makes plea to others – BBC News
“A woman, raped by an ex-boyfriend, has waived her anonymity to encourage other victims to report their ordeal.”
BBC News, 6th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Army victims’ lawyer ‘had death threats’ – The Independent
“MoD accused of waging ‘black propaganda’ campaign against human rights activists.”
The Independent, 7th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Attacked teacher’s £280k payout – BBC News
“A teacher who was assaulted by a pupil has been awarded £280,000 – one of the highest awards given to a teacher, it is believed.”
BBC News, 6th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Balls: ‘I did right thing over Baby P’ – The Guardian
“The Children’s secretary Ed Balls launched a strong defence of his handling of the Baby P tragedy last night after Haringey’s former head of children’s services accused him of ‘breathtaking recklessness’ that had left social workers demoralised and put children’s safety at risk.”
The Guardian, 8th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Parking fine man received £20,000 – BBC News
“A man was awarded £20,000 in damages after claiming he was distressed by parking fines totalling £200.”
BBC News, 8th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
