Men and women ‘cannot consent to sex if they are drunk’, new report suggests – The Independent

Posted June 4th, 2015 in alcohol abuse, consent, news, rape, reports by sally

‘A rape charity has welcomed a report into sexual offence legislation that has called for legal amendments so a person who is severely intoxicated would lose the capacity to consent to sex.’
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The Independent, 3rd June 2015

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Fall lyrics ‘hard to hear’, says judge in copyright case – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2015 in artistic works, copyright, intellectual property, news by sally

‘A judge ruling on a copyright dispute about rock band the Fall’s lyrics has admitted that the words were “hard to hear” due to frontman Mark E Smith’s vocal style.’

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The Guardian, 3rd June 2015

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Lawyers urged to play it cool with litigants in person – Legal Futures

‘Solicitors, barristers and legal executives have been told by their professional bodies to be polite and non-judgemental when dealing with litigants in person (LiPs), and take “extra care to avoid using inflammatory words or phrases”.’

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Legal Futures, 4th June 2015

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

New measures to make criminals pay legal aid costs – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in assets recovery, costs, legal aid, news, proceeds of crime by sally

‘New measures to make criminals, rather than hard working taxpayers, pay more towards their legal bills have come into force today (1 June 2015).’

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Ministry of Justice, 1st June 2015

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

Why cracking up isn’t a laughing matter! – New Law Journal

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in environmental health, housing, insurance, news, repairs by sally

‘Ground stability issues aren’t something the average homeowner considers when putting in an offer on their new home. It is more likely that thoughts will turn to BBQs on the lawn while the sun is shining, rather than focusing on what lies beneath the property.’
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New Law Journal, 29th May 2015

Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk

Bringing the statute book up to date – Law Commission

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in bills, news, repeals, statute law revision by sally

‘An Act from 1979 allowing referendums for a Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly is among legislation being recommended for repeal by the Law Commissions.’

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Law Commission, 3rd June 2015

Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk

Keep Calm and Read B-S – Family Law Week

‘Cyrus Larizadeh of 4 Paper Buildings and Senate House Chambers recently spoke at the NAGALRO Conference on Re B-S, its aftermath and some of the misconceptions arising from it.’
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Family Law Week, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

The Law of the Road – BBC Unreliable Evidence

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in accidents, news, road safety, road traffic offences by sally

‘Clive Anderson and a panel of legal experts discuss how changes to our traffic laws could reduce the numbers of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians killed or injured on the road?’

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BBC Unreliable Evidence, 27th May 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Children Public Law Update – Family Law Week

‘John Tughan QC of 4 Paper Buildings reviews recent judgments of particular importance to all practitioners in public children law.’

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Family Law Week, 28th May 2015

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Migrants and Maritime Law – BBC Law in Action

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in immigration, news, shipping law by sally

‘What does the law say about commercial ship captains’ duty to help those they find in distress at sea? Captain Andy Lewington explains how he, and his 18 man crew, took aboad more than 400 migrants in the seas north of Tripoli earlier this year. And Stephen Fietta a lawyer at Volterra Fietta, explains the legal position.’

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BBC Law in Action, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Peddling tall tales and myths – that’s a human right, isn’t it? – The Guardian

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in human rights, media, news by sally

‘From KFC for criminals, to hardcore porn for killers – dodgy stories about the Human Rights Act will always find a home in British newspapers.’

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The Guardian, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Solicitor jailed for role in £4.3m land-banking scam – Legal Futures

‘A solicitor has been jailed for five and a half years for his role in a £4.3m land-banking scam.’

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Legal Futures, 3rd June 2015

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Oliver Sargent death: Safeguarding opportunities missed – BBC News

‘Health professionals missed “several opportunities” to safeguard an 11-month-old boy before he died of a skull fracture inflicted by his father, a serious case review has found.’

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BBC News, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Medieval laws face axe in legal pruning – The Guardian

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in bills, debts, news, repeals, statute law revision, treason by sally

‘Legislation dating back to the reign of King Henry II – preventing removal of debtors’ goods from beyond their native county – will shortly disappear from the UK’s lawbooks.’

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The Guardian, 3rd June 2015

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Woman who sold her ex-husband’s grave space without his knowledge has to pay him £4,000 – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in burials and cremation, compensation, divorce, fraud, married persons, news by sally

‘A woman who sold her ex-husband’s graveyard plot after forging his signature has been ordered to pay him more than £4,000.’
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Daily Telegraph, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

The Conservative Party’s Proposals for human rights – John Wadham – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in consultations, human rights, jurisdiction, news, political parties by sally

‘End the ability of the European Court of Human Rights to force the UK to change the law. Every judgement that UK law is incompatible with the Convention will be treated as advisory and we will introduce a new Parliamentary procedure to formally consider the judgement.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Retrospectively Validating Steps Taken by a Claimant as Good Alternative Service Under CPR 6.15(2) – if a court finds that there is a single good reason to do so, there is no further discretion not to deem the service good – Zenith PI Blog

‘CPR r.6.15(1) provides that where it appears to the court that there is a good reason to authorise service by a method or at a place not otherwise permitted by Part 6, the court may make an order permitting service by an alternative method or at an alternative place.’
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Zenith PI Blog, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com

51 year sentence for men in Leeds child sexual exploitation case – CPS News Brief

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences by sally

‘Four men have today been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court to a total of 51 years for child sexual exploitation.’

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CPS News Brief, 2nd June 2015

Source: http://blog.cps.gov.uk

Surge in rape reports is overwhelming the police – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in budgets, news, police, rape, sexual offences, statistics, terrorism by sally

‘Met Chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe says rape will be given the same priority as counter terrorism, but warns that hundreds more officers will be needed if the force is to avoid being overwhelmed.’

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd June 2015

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

‘Unhealthily underweight model’ Yves Saint Laurent advert banned – BBC News

Posted June 3rd, 2015 in advertising, complaints, health, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘An Yves Saint Laurent advertisement featuring an “unhealthily underweight” model has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).’

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BBC news, 3rd June 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk