Re-grading staff could beat discrimination claims, says Acas – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 3rd, 2008 in dispute resolution, equal pay, news, remuneration by sally

“Employers should undertake job evaluation programmes to avoid being caught up in the escalating number of discrimination claims reaching Employment Tribunals, the Government’s dispute resolution service has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd September 2008

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London crime maps are launched – BBC News

Posted September 3rd, 2008 in crime, internet, London, news, statistics by sally

“Maps showing the numbers of muggings, burglaries and vehicle break-ins across London have been made available online.”

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BBC News, 3rd September 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Privacy regulator criticises misuse of Data Protection Act – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 3rd, 2008 in data protection, freedom of information, news by sally

“Organisations must not use the Data Protection Act as a smokescreen for not giving out information, privacy regulator the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2008

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EU approves proposal to try Britons in their absence in foreign courts – The Times

Posted September 3rd, 2008 in EC law, extradition, news by sally

“British citizens could be convicted in their absence by foreign courts for traffic, credit card or other criminal offences under plans approved in principle by the European Parliament.”

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The Times, 3rd September 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Muslim wrongly accused of being a terrorist wins £14,000 compensation – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 3rd, 2008 in damages, news, police, religious discrimination by sally

“A Muslim police worker who was ‘maliciously’ reported to the anti-terrorist squad by colleagues after the July 7 bombings has been awarded almost £14,000 compensation.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2008

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Legal aid wrangle risks miscarriage of justice – The Times

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in legal representation, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“A teenager accused of the murder of Rhys Jones has been left without a QC with only a month to go before trial.”

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The Times, 2nd September 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Youth Justice: The Scaled Approach launched – Youth Justice Board

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in criminal justice, news, young offenders, youth courts by sally

“The YJB today publishes Youth Justice: The Scaled Approach to support youth offending teams (YOTs) in their preparation for the biggest improvements to youth justice in almost a decade.”

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Youth Justice Board, 2nd September 2008

Source: www.yjb.gov.uk

Related link: Youth Justice: the Scaled Approach

Action over ‘indecent’ Jesus art – BBC News

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in artistic works, news, outraging public decency by sally

“A Christian group is taking an art centre to court, claiming it displayed an indecent statue of Jesus Christ.”

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BBC News, 2nd September 2008

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House of Lords has south-east bias, says report – The Guardian

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in news, parliament by sally

“The House of Lords, whose members once formed a roll-call of the shires of Britain, is now ‘unacceptably dominated’ by peers who live in London and the south-east of England, according to a new report.”

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The Guardian, 2nd September 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Civil Procedure Rules – 47th Update – The Bar Council

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in civil procedure rules, news by sally

“The latest Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) are due to come into force fully on 1 October 2008. There are changes in a large number of areas.”

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The Bar Council, 2nd September 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

New Criminal Bar Chairman calls for fresh focus on training – The Bar Council

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in barristers, legal education, news by sally

“Peter Lodder QC, who starts work as Chairman of the Criminal Bar Association today (1st September), has called for improvements to the way in which potential barristers are trained.”

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The Bar Council, 1st September 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Government sets out tougher community work for offenders – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in community service, news, sentencing by sally

“Steps to further toughen up [sic] the demanding physical work offenders carry out on community payback were outlined today (1st September) by Justice Minister David Hanson.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st September 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Asian officer loses racial bias case against Met – The Independent

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in news, police, race discrimination by sally

“One of the two senior Asian officers suing the Metropolitan Police for racial discrimination has lost his claim after alleging that a ‘golden circle’ of white officers had been chosen to run Britain’s largest force.”

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The Independent, 2nd September 2008

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Britons ‘passive against crime’ – BBC News

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in crime, criminal justice, news by sally

“British people are the least likely in Europe to be ‘have-a-go heroes’ and get involved if they witness a crime, research from a think tank claims.”

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BBC News, 2nd September 2008

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Is Helen Mirren right about date rape? – The Independent

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in news, rape, special report by sally

“The actress stepped into a political and social minefield when she claimed date rape should not be a matter for the courts. Paul Vallely examines an issue which raises divisive issues of women’s rights and personal responsibility.”

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The Independent, 2nd September 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Charity Nacro in bid to run two new prisons – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in news, prisons by sally

“Nacro, which attempts to cut crime by finding practical work for offenders, has formed a consortium with the private security firm G4S, a drugs charity and a construction company, its chief executive Paul Cavadino has confirmed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Hacker appeals to home secretary – BBC News

Posted September 2nd, 2008 in computer crime, extradition, news by sally

“Lawyers for a Briton accused of hacking into secret military and Nasa computers are asking the home secretary to ensure he is not jailed in the US.”

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BBC News, 1st September 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Schizophrenic guilty of murder – BBC News

Posted September 1st, 2008 in mental health, murder, news by sally

“A paranoid schizophrenic has been found guilty of murdering a father-of-three who was stabbed more than 80 times.”

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BBC News, 1st September 2008

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Information can sometimes be destroyed after being requested under FOI – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 1st, 2008 in freedom of information, news by sally

“Public authorities can destroy information after a Freedom of Information request for it has been made, the privacy regulator has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st September 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Mother sues hospital over caesarian birth without pain relief – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 1st, 2008 in birth, hospitals, news, personal injuries by sally

“Sarah Carberry, 27, was given an epidural injection but claims it failed to work and she suffered 40 minutes of agony.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st September 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk