Brain damaged man wins £5m payout – BBC News
“A man who suffered brain damage at his birth in 1970 is to receive a compensation package which could add up to more than £5m.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Judge unaware of ‘bogus’ claims – BBC News
“A judge has said he would not have recommended two drug-smugglers be freed from jail if he had known details they gave of hidden guns had been bogus.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Action against suspected ageism is not ageism, rules EAT – OUT-LAW.com
“If an employer dismisses an employee on suspicion of age discrimination, that in itself is not age discrimination, an Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Court cases cost too much, says judge – Daily Telegraph
“England’s senior civil judge has commissioned a one-year ‘fundamental’ review of legal costs, with the aim of improving access to justice.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cabinet revolt over Straw’s rights and responsibilities plan – The Guardian
“Jack Straw, the justice secretary, is facing a cabinet-level revolt over his plans for a British bill of rights and responsibilities, and has sent his justice minister, Michael Wills, on a mission to re-explain the proposals to sceptical Whitehall departments.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
More than one million criminals on community punishments “might not complete sentences” – Daily Telegraph
“More than one million offenders sentenced to a community punishment every year might not be completing their sentences properly, MPs said today.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Materazzi wins Daily Mail damages – BBC News
“Italian footballer Marco Materazzi has won damages from the Daily Mail over claims he racially abused Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother jailed for suffocating son – BBC News
“A mother from Surrey has been jailed for life for suffocating her three-year-old son.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brain-damaged man could receive more than £5m – The Independent
“A man who suffered brain damage at birth 37 years ago today settled his medical negligence claim for a compensation package which could be worth more than £5 million.”
The Independent, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New two tier tribunal system launched today – Ministry of Justice
“The government has launched two new tribunals today, consisting of a First-tier and an Upper Tribunal.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Asylum seekers claim £300,000 compensation for wrongful detention – Daily Telegraph
“Six asylum seekers are reportedly claiming £300,000 in compensation for being wrongly detained by immigration officials.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fears over new drug orders for mental health patients – The Guardian
“Campaigners have expressed concern about the potential misuse of new powers for the compulsory treatment of people with mental illness that come into force in England today.”
The Guardian, 3rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Simon Morris: ‘the FSA is a very effective regulator’ – The Times
“The last thing London needs now is its own version of Sarbanes-Oxley, says the CMS Cameron McKenna partner.”
The Times, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Conservatives warn against ‘politically correct’ prosecutions – The Times
“The police and Crown Prosecution Service must take a tough line over ‘preachers of violent hate’, but not waste public money targeting abusive neighbours, Nick Herbert, the Shadow Justice Secretary, has urged.”
The Times, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lord Bingham: ‘no reason’ to exclude Sharia – The Times
“Muslim communities should have the right to decide their own disputes provided they are subject to our laws, one of Britain’s most senior legal figures has said.”
The Times, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Bereaved families get new rights to avoid another Shipman – Ministry of Justice
“New Cremation Regulations designed to help prevent another Harold Shipman-type murder have been published today.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Daily Cause List, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible
Domestic violence accounts for 16% of reported violent incidents, report says – The Guardian
“Domestic violence accounts for 16% of all reported violent incidents and has more repeat victims than any other crime, according to a Home Office report published today.”
The Guardian, 31st October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lord Chief Justice orders review over fears killers wrongly having sentences reduced – Daily Telegraph
“The Lord Chief Justice has ordered immediate changes to the system of reviewing jail terms after learning that killers could be having their tariffs wrongly reduced because vital information is not seen by judges.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Law could become the preserve of privileged few once more, says Bar – The Times
“Cuts in funding for the courts or legal aid fees risk damaging the diversity of the legal profession, the courts and the judiciary, according to the Bar chairman.”
The Times, 1st November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
