The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property: Where next? – House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee

Posted September 19th, 2012 in copyright, intellectual property, news, reports by sally

The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property: Where next? (PDF)

House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, September 2012

Source: www.parliament.uk

The Cardiff Three: the long wait for justice – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2012 in complaints, miscarriage of justice, murder, news, perjury, police, reports by sally

“The case of the Cardiff Three was a gross miscarriage of justice which, 24 years on, remains unresolved. Can a report into the failed prosecution of eight police officers shed new light?”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

“Representing the Bar”: Bar Council publishes first ever representational annual report – The Bar Council

Posted September 18th, 2012 in barristers, news, reports by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has published its first ever Annual Report at its Annual General Meeting, focusing solely on its representational activities. Representing the Bar reports the Bar Council’s performance against its three-year Strategic and Business Plan, which the Bar Council approved last year.”

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The Bar Council, 15th September 2012

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

National Audit Office warns over prisons savings – BBC News

Posted September 18th, 2012 in news, prisons, reports, restorative justice, sentencing by sally

“The prison service will struggle to meet targets on cuts because a key sentencing change has been ditched, the government’s spending watchdog says.”

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BBC News, 18th September 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

May: police should be tried over Hillsborough – The Independent

Posted September 18th, 2012 in complaints, evidence, news, police, prosecutions, reports, sport by sally

“Police officers should be tried in court over their part in the Hillsborough disaster if evidence suggests they were to blame for some of the deaths, the Home Secretary has said.”

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The Independent, 18th September 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Hillsborough disaster: West Yorkshire police chief referred to IPCC – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2012 in complaints, conspiracy, news, police, professional conduct, reports, sport by sally

“Police watchdog to investigate Sir Norman Bettison after independent report alleges ‘black propaganda’ campaign by senior officers.”

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The Guardian, 15th September 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Hillsborough Independent Panel Report: Statement from Attorney General – Attorney General’s Office

Posted September 13th, 2012 in attorney general, inquests, press releases, reports, sport by tracey

“Speaking about the report published today by the Hillsborough Independent Panel, Attorney General Dominic Grieve said: ‘I have not yet had an opportunity to study the Panel’s report, but it is clear that they have documented significant issues over the original inquest. I will now consider whether there is sufficient evidence to support an application to the High Court to quash the original inquest and start a new inquest process.’ ”

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Attorney General’s Office, 12th September 2012

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Is the UK listening to the European Court of Human Rights? – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted September 13th, 2012 in human rights, judgments, news, reports by tracey

“The Ministry of Justice has published its annual report to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the Government response to human rights judgments 2011–12. By signing up to the European Convention on Human Rights, the UK has committed to ‘abide by’ judgments of the court. This commitment is monitored by the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. The report presents a snapshot of the current state of play in relation to the European Court of Human Rights, makes for very interesting reading (trust me!). Here are some tidbits.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 12th September 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Court interpreting criticised as ‘wholly inadequate’ in damning NAO report – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2012 in courts, interpreters, news, reports by tracey

“The Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) privatisation of court interpreting services became ‘fully operational before it was ready’ and was initially ‘wholly inadequate’, according to a highly critical report by the National Audit Office.”

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The Guardian, 12th September 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Hillsborough families have the truth. Justice will take longer – The Guardian

Posted September 13th, 2012 in families, inquests, inquiries, news, police, prosecutions, reports, sport by tracey

“What is the next step legally? Joshua Rozenberg explores the options for a new inquest, public inquiry or criminal proceedings.”

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The Guardian, 12th September 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Hillsborough report: Prime Minister David Cameron’s statement in full – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 12th, 2012 in disclosure, families, inquests, news, police, reports, speeches, sport by tracey

“David Cameron today told the Commons that police orchestrated a cover-up over their role in the Hillsborough football stadium disaster, in which 96 people died, and there was a campaign to smear the dead. This is his statement in full.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th September 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Alvi judgement – how to handle cases – UK Border Agency

Posted September 10th, 2012 in appeals, immigration, judgments, reports by tracey

“Guidance for caseworkers on deciding applications, responding to legal challenges and reconsideration requests.”

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UK Border Agency, 7th September 2012

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Tracking changes to legal ethics – LSB research suggests the way ahead – Legal Services Board

Posted September 5th, 2012 in legal profession, Legal Services Board, news, professional conduct, reports by sally

“The Legal Services Board today publishes a report by a team led by Professor Richard Moorhead of University College, Director of the Centre for Ethics and Law at London, outlining how professional ethics in the legal sector may be tracked over time. The LSB commissioned the research to support the ongoing evaluation of the impact of the Legal Services Act 2007.”

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Legal Services Board, 5th September 2012

Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk

Related link: Designing Ethics Indicators for Legal Services Provision (PDF)

Toddler’s death due to methadone overdose ‘could have been prevented’ – The Guardian

“A toddler died from a methadone overdose after professionals who had long-standing contact with the boy and his drug-using parents missed opportunities to take him into care, a report has revealed.”

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The Guardian, 4th September 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Campaigners push for prisoners to be asked what will stop them reoffending – The Guardian

Posted September 5th, 2012 in news, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation, reports by sally

“Prisoners should be consulted directly about what is most likely to stop them reoffending, says a report out on Wednesday from campaign group, the Prison Reform Trust. Controversially, it calls on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to commission a ‘payment-by-results’ pilot to test the effectiveness of the active involvement by prisoners in their own resettlement plans.”

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The Guardian, 4th September 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Legal education system ‘not fit for purpose’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 30th, 2012 in legal education, news, reports by tracey

“Evidence of ‘fundamental gaps’ in lawyers’ skills suggests that the current education system is not fit for purpose, according to a discussion paper published as part of the Legal Education and Training Review (LETR).”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 29th August 2012

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Independent editor: Leveson ‘loading a gun’ at press – BBC News

Posted August 30th, 2012 in inquiries, media, news, reports by tracey

“Lord Justice Leveson is ‘loading a gun’ at the newspaper industry according to Chris Blackhurst, editor of The Independent.”

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BBC News, 30th August 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Treasury Committee suggests higher fines and criminal sanctions for LIBOR manipulation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 21st, 2012 in banking, financial regulation, fines, news, penalties, reports, select committees by sally

“Higher fines for firms that fail to co-operate with regulators and potential criminal sanctions for benchmark manipulation have been suggested by the Treasury Select Committee in a report responding to alleged manipulation of market rates by major banks.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st August 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

Case law argues London’s priced out tenants are ‘homeless’ – The Guardian

Posted August 21st, 2012 in homelessness, housing, London, news, rent, reports by sally

“Legal precedent demands that tenants unable to meet unaffordable housing costs are legally homeless. What does this mean in today’s London?”

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The Guardian, 21st August 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Aalihya Jordon-Fellows killing by uncle ‘preventable’ – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2012 in children, homicide, news, reports by sally

“The death of a four-month-old girl in Birmingham four years ago ‘could and should have been prevented’, according to a serious case review.”

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BBC News, 9th August 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk