IPCC investigates death of man ‘pushed by police’ during son’s arrest – The Guardian

“An investigation is under way into allegations that a 54-year-old man on crutches died after he was pushed by police during a raid on his house.”

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The Guardian, 30th August 2013

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Ombudsman criticises GP out-of-hours failings in Carmarthen after death – BBC News

“A health board’s out-of-hours service has been criticised after a woman died hours after a GP in Carmarthen failed to diagnose sepsis.”

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BBC News, 28th August 2013

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BSB hopes JR will close floodgates on costs – Legal Futures

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is to judicially review (JR) a disciplinary tribunal decision ordering that an acquitted barrister who represented herself be paid £27,500 in costs, fearing that if it went unchallenged similar claims could follow.”

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Legal Futures, 27th August 2013

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Police inquiry clears officer over Taser incident in Brighton – The Guardian

“A police investigation into video footage that appeared to show an officer kicking a man moments after he was shot with a Taser gun has found no evidence of misconduct.”

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The Guardian, 25th August 2013

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Swindon nurse who mistook blood for jam suspended – BBC News

Posted August 15th, 2013 in disciplinary procedures, news, nurses, professional conduct by sally

“A nurse who mistook blood around a patient’s mouth for jam has been suspended for 12 months.”

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BBC News, 14th August 2013

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Police marksman keeps job after having sex on duty – The Independent

“A police marksman who had sex with another man’s wife while on duty avoided the sack because he had control of his loaded gun, even though it was on a holster around his ankles, a police force has ruled.”

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The Independent, 12th August 2013

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Barrister who called child sex abuse victim ‘predatory’ criticised by DPP – The Guardian

“A prosecuting barrister and a judge involved in a sex abuse case during which the 13-year-old-victim was described as “predatory” have been referred to separate inquiries.”

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The Guardian, 7th August 2013

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IPCC wrong not to investigate us over Stephen Lawrence, say police – The Independent

“A police force that asked for intelligence on witnesses giving evidence to the public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence has criticised a watchdog for refusing to hold an investigation into the spying row.”

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The Independent, 6th August 2013

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Met unit hit by new claims of incompetence as officer who mishandled rape claim kept his job – The Independent

Posted August 6th, 2013 in complaints, disciplinary procedures, news, police, professional conduct, rape by sally

“Scotland Yard was criticised last night for allowing an officer who mishandled a rape claim to keep his job – with one senior politician condemning the punishment handed out by the force as ‘woefully inadequate’.”

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The Independent, 6th August 2013

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Ian Tomlinson’s family win apology from Met police over death in 2009 – The Guardian

“The Metropolitan police have issued an apology to the family of Ian Tomlinson and admitted for the first time that he was unlawfully killed by one of their officers who used ‘excessive force’ during the G20 protests in London in 2009.”

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The Guardian, 5th August 2013

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Police officers guilty of misconduct over treatment of pregnant woman – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2013 in complaints, detention, news, police, pregnancy, professional conduct by sally

“A police inspector and two sergeants have been found guilty of gross misconduct following a complaint from a pregnant woman that she was handcuffed for 11 hours in a police cell and stripped naked from the waist up.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2013

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Coroner advised by ombudsman over transgender teacher comments – Daily Telegraph

“A coroner who wrote to the Culture Secretary to express his disgust at the press following the death of a transgender teacher has been criticised by the Office for Judicial Complaints.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd August 2013

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Six police officers face misconduct proceedings after young woman left naked in cell – The Independent

Posted August 1st, 2013 in closed circuit television, complaints, news, police, professional conduct by sally

“Six police officers should face misconduct proceedings after a clubber was strip-searched and left naked in a cell filmed by CCTV cameras, a watchdog said today.”

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The Independent, 31st July 2013

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A work in progress – New Law Journal

“Jon Robins turns the spotlight on the conclusions & recommendations of the long awaited LETR.”

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New Law Journal, 19th July 2013

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Barristers join the revolution after receiving green light to conduct litigation – Legal Futures

“Barristers will be allowed to conduct litigation and form associations with non-barristers after the Legal Services Board approved the new Bar Standards Board (BSB) code of conduct.”

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Legal Futures, 25th July 2013

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New BSB Handbook to give barristers more freedom and flexibility – Bar Standards Board

“Numerous practising restrictions will soon be lifted after the Legal Services Board approved the new Bar Standards Board (BSB) Code of Conduct for barristers. The revised Code will form part II of the new BSB ‘Handbook’, which brings together all the BSB’s regulations into one publication. The new publication will come into effect from January 2014.”

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Bar Standards Board, 24th July 2013

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‘Bullying’ nurses guilty of misconduct – Daily Telegraph

“Two ‘bullying’ former nurses at Stafford hospital have been found guilty of misconduct after faking casualty records in order to meet waiting time targets.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th July 2013

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Beware of the web – New Law Journal

“Employers must get their social media policies in order, say Chris Bryden & Michael Salter.”

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New Law Journal, 19th July 2013

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High Court strikes off solicitors for ‘integrity of profession’ – Law Society’s Gazette

“A High Court judge has struck off three solicitors after ruling that a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal had been too lenient in punishing the trio.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 19th July 2013

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A heresy extinguished: Hastings-Bass reformed – New Square Chambers

Posted July 19th, 2013 in appeals, news, professional conduct, Supreme Court, trusts by sally

“A heresy usually derives from the earnest application of principle without the benefit of perspective. Addressing the rule in Hastings Bass, and its heretical application over many years by the High Court, the Supreme Court in Pitt v Holt and Futter v Futter [2013] uKSC 26 has greatly narrowed its use and effect.”

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New Square Chambers, June 2013

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