Di Canio’s Public Humiliation of Players and Dismissal – Littleton Chambers

“During last week’s World Sports Law Report webinar on player contracts, David Reade QC and John Mehrzad presented a section on ‘manager publically criticising player’ and, with some degree of prescience, concluded that the ‘manager was also at risk of breach of implied term of trust and confidence with club or misconduct charge’. ”

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Littleton Chambers, 23rd September 2013

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GMC probe into Mid-Staffs slammed as “whitewash” as cases abandoned – Daily Telegraph

“The investigation into the Mid-Staffs scandal was branded a ‘whitewash’ after regulators abandoned efforts to pursue the last of 44 doctors accused of failing patients.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd September 2013

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Inspectors catch Bristol prison officer denying meals to inmate – The Guardian

“Surprise inspection finds HMP Bristol overcrowded, dirty and cockroach-infested with ‘delinquent’ staff.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2013

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Detainees at Yarl’s Wood immigration centre ‘facing sexual abuse’ – The Guardian

“A former detainee at Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre has alleged that women held there have been subjected to unwanted sexual advances and abuse by security guards and other officials.”

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The Guardian, 14th September 2013

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Joanna Yeates murder: police apologise to landlord – The Guardian

Posted September 16th, 2013 in anonymity, bail, compensation, inquiries, media, murder, news, police, professional conduct, standards by sally

“The landlord of the murdered landscape architect Joanna Yeates has received a letter from police expressing ‘regret’ for the first time at the way he was treated after being arrested over her killing.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2013

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Do judges really need more oversight? – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2013 in complaints, judiciary, news, professional conduct, regulations by sally

“New regulations are about to speed up complaints against judges, but Lord Carlile is calling for a new inspectorate.”

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The Guardian, 11th September 2013

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Detective should face gross misconduct charge over killer’s questioning – IPCC – The Guardian

“A senior detective who ignored the rules governing the questioning of a suspect as he tried to solve a high-profile abduction case should answer a charge of gross misconduct, the police watchdog has ruled.”

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The Guardian, 9th September 2013

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Gosport hospital deaths to get public inquiry at last – The Independent

Posted September 9th, 2013 in elderly, hospitals, inquests, inquiries, medical treatment, news, professional conduct by sally

“An independent inquiry into the deaths of dozens of elderly patients given ‘life-shortening’ powerful painkillers at a Hampshire hospital will be announced by ministers within weeks.”

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The Independent, 8th September 2013

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Police in firing line over growing use of Tasers – The Guardian

Posted September 9th, 2013 in human rights, news, police, professional conduct, statistics, weapons by sally

“Human rights groups call for restriction on weapons as change in law leads to mass rollout of stun guns.”

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The Guardian, 8th September 2013

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Nurses and midwives set to face three-yearly checks – BBC News

Posted September 6th, 2013 in consultations, midwives, news, nurses, professional conduct by sally

“Nurses and midwives in the UK look set to face three-yearly checks from the end of 2015 under proposals being put forward.”

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BBC News, 6th September 2013

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Law firm shut down after top judge’s complaint over ‘untruthful’ asylum case – Daily Telegraph

“A law firm has been closed down after one of the country’s most senior judges asked regulators to investigate its last-minute bids to block the deportation of failed asylum seekers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th September 2013

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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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