London firms dominate global legal market – Times
“City law firms are reaping record profits that confirm London’s dominance of the global legal market, according to research published today. ”
Times, 5th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Man guilty of inciting murder at cartoon protest – The Guardian
“A man who called for British troops to be brought back from Iraq in body bags at a demonstration against cartoons said to be offensive to Islam was today found guilty of inciting murder.”
Guardian, 5th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Three jailed for inciting terror – BBC News
“Three men who used the internet to urge Muslims to carry out holy war against non-believers have been jailed.”
BBC News, 5th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Accountant loses bid to prove Royal claim – The Guardian
“A judge today roundly dismissed attempts by a man to advance his claim that he may be the illegitimate son of the late Princess Margaret.”
Guardian, 5th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The shambles over cybercrime – The Guardian
“Despite the increase in online fraud, enforcement of the law is a mess since the dissolution of the specialist agency set up to fight it, says Pete Warren.”
The Guardian, 5th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lords curb termination windfalls for commercial agents – OUT-LAW.com
“The compensation to which commercial agents are entitled on the termination of agency relationships can be significantly less than many agents currently expect, following a landmark ruling by the House of Lords today.”
OUT-LAW News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Teacher suspended for secretly filming disruptive pupils for TV- The Times
“A supply teacher who secretly filmed pupils fighting, swearing at her and disrupting classes for a television documentary was found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct yesterday and suspended from teaching for a year.”
The Times, 5th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Snubbed Da Vinci Code judge must stand aside, appeal court decides – The Times
“A high-profile judge was defiant last night after he was criticised severely by appeal judges for refusing to stand aside in a case in which he had ‘undoubted animosity’ towards one of the parties.”
The Times, 5th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Tax plan to raid bank accounts of evaders – The Guardian
“Tax evaders could find their bank accounts raided directly by the Inland Revenue, under a government plan to get back some of the billions in annually lost payments. The powers would allow tax collectors to bypass the courts and order banks to pay outstanding tax debts.”
The Guardian, 5th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“False” Asbo woman wins payout – BBC News
“A woman given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) based on false allegations made against her is to be compensated by the council that issued it”
BBC News, 5th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Control orders challenge in Lords – BBC News
“The government’s controversial anti-terror control orders are set to be challenged in the House of Lords”
BBC News, 5th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Demolished listed house must be restored – Daily Telegraph
“A millionaire who demolished a £2 million Georgian house to rebuild it as “something straight out of Footballers’ Wives”, was yesterday ordered to spend £500,000 on restoring it to its former glory. Andrew Hazell, 45, did not seek planning permission for the sweeping changes he made to his six-bedroomed, Grade II-listed home.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Overdraft charges refunded – Daily Telegraph
“The battle over bank charges entered a new phase yesterday after 37 customers had their cases settled out of court in their favour and a judge ordered banks to come clean over the true cost of the charges.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ministry of Justice ministerial responsibilities – Ministry of Justice
“Following his appointment as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon Jack Straw MP today gave details of ministers’ responsibilities.”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Changes at body that selects judges – Ministry of Justice
“Lady Justice (Heather) Hallett, one of three senior judicial commissioners, has become vice-chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Judge refuses to stand down over bias fears – Times
“High-profile judge Mr Justice Peter Smith was severely criticised today over his refusal to stand down in a case where he had ‘undoubted animosity’ towards one of the parties. ”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man guilty of using internet to promote jihad – Daily Telegraph
“A third man with close links to al-Qa’eda in Iraq has admitted using the internet to urge Muslims to wage a violent holy war against all non-believers.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prisoners’ action over conditions – BBC News
“Two prisoners have launched a High Court action arguing they have been kept in conditions so bad that their human rights have been violated.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Only 5% of new judges black or Asian – Times
“The proportion of black and Asian judges recommended for appointment last year under a new system was just five per cent, it was revealed today.”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
