Ofqual to toughen up re-marking of exams after rise in grade challenges – The Guardian

Posted December 11th, 2015 in appeals, examinations, news, quality assurance by sally

‘The exam regulator, Ofqual, has announced proposals to toughen up the re-marking of A-level and GCSE exams, after figures showed a further huge increase in the number of pupils and schools appealing against results.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2015

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Handyman who enjoyed ‘dalliance’ with rich divorcee battles for slice of her fortune – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 11th, 2015 in appeals, news by sally

‘A former RAF man who had a love affair with a rich divorcee for whom he worked as a handyman is now battling for a slice of her £10 million fortune.’

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Daily Telegraph, 10th December 2015

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Becky Watts’ killers appeal against their convictions – The Guardian

Posted December 11th, 2015 in appeals, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘The killers of teenager Becky Watts are appealing against their convictions and sentences.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2015

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Independent investigators needed for mental health patient deaths, says report – The Guardian

Posted December 11th, 2015 in detention, inquests, mental health, news, reports by sally

‘Health inspectors have demanded an independent system for investigating deaths of mental health patients detained in hospitals in England, in a scathing report on how those detained are being treated.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2015

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Care Quality Commission not yet an effective regulator, say MPs – BBC News

Posted December 11th, 2015 in health, news, quality assurance, reports, select committees by sally

‘The Care Quality Commission, the health watchdog in England, is “not yet an effective regulator”, MPs say.’

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BBC News, 11th December 2015

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Court of protection extends ban on naming woman in right-to-die case – The Guardian

Posted December 10th, 2015 in anonymity, assisted suicide, media, news, public interest, reporting restrictions by sally

‘A legal ban preventing identification of a 50-year-old mother who died after refusing lifesaving kidney treatment has been extended by the court of protection.’

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The Guardian, 9th December 2015

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‘Grooming’ paedophiles let off with police caution, says official report – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 10th, 2015 in cautions, news, reports, sexual grooming, victims by sally

‘Joint report by criminal justice watchdogs voices concern over “inappropriate use of police cautions”.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th December 2015

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Pop culture 101: a guide for out-of-touch judges – The Guardian

Posted December 10th, 2015 in diversity, judiciary, news by sally

‘After the release of a recent survey by the Sutton Trust showing that nearly 75% of senior judges are privately educated – compared with about 7% of the general population – many assume the judiciary in England and Wales is out-of-touch with popular culture.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2015

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Could Donald Trump be given a visa ban preventing him travelling to the UK? – Free Movement

Posted December 10th, 2015 in freedom of expression, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Following his attention seeking call for all Muslims to be banned from entering the United States, there have been calls for Donald Trump to be given a “visa ban” preventing him from coming to the UK. Is this feasible in UK immigration law?’

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Free Movement, 9th December 2015

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More offenders being punished for carrying knives, latest figures show – The Guardian

Posted December 10th, 2015 in news, offensive weapons, prosecutions, statistics, young offenders by sally

‘The number of offenders punished for carrying a knife has risen by 7% in the last year as the police and courts take a tougher approach, especially to teenage offenders, new figures show.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2015

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Judges must stop insulting each other, Supreme Court President warns – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 10th, 2015 in judges, judiciary, news, speeches by sally

‘While it is ‘fun’ to malign fellow lawmakers in judgements, it undermines confidence in the courts, Lord Neuberger says.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th December 2015

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‘Fake duke’ Alex Wood jailed for London hotels fraud – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2015 in fraud, news, sentencing by sally

‘A fraudster who posed as the 12th Duke of Marlborough, racking up hotel bills of almost £12,000, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.’

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BBC News, 9th December 2015

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Can young adult offenders be diverted into work? – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2015 in employment, news, rehabilitation, young offenders by sally

‘Some reform groups believe the justice system should treat young adult offenders differently. Could a programme in south London lead the way in terms of their rehabilitation?’

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BBC News, 10th December 2015

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New anti-slavery helpline launched with £1m from Google – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 10th, 2015 in crime, news, trafficking in human beings, victims by sally

‘Home Office to launch new hotline based on US model, announces Home Secretary Theresa May.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th December 2015

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Council tenants lose lifetime right to live in property – The Guardian

Posted December 10th, 2015 in bills, housing, landlord & tenant, leases, local government, news, time limits by sally

‘People will no longer have the right to live in their council home for life in future after ministers moved to impose a five-year limit on new tenancies.’

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The Guardian, 9th December 2015

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Tobacco firms challenge plain packaging rules – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2015 in advertising, intellectual property, news, regulations, smoking, trade marks by sally

‘Four of the world’s biggest tobacco firms are to begin a legal challenge to the government’s new packaging rules.’

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BBC News, 10th December 2015

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Regency Villas Title Ltd and others v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd and another – WLR Daily

Posted December 10th, 2015 in easements, law reports by sally

Regency Villas Title Ltd and others v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd and another [2015] EWHC 3564 (Ch); [2015] WLR (D) 506

‘There was no legal impediment to a right of recreation taking effect as an easement, provided that the intention to grant an easement, as opposed to a merely personal right, was evident on the proper construction of the grant construed in the light of the material surrounding circumstances.’

WLR Daily, 7th December 2015

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Lee Rigby killer sues Prison Service after having teeth knocked out – The Guardian

Posted December 10th, 2015 in assault, news, personal injuries, police, prisons, restraint by sally

‘One of the men who killed the British soldier Lee Rigby is suing for compensation two years after his teeth were knocked out during an incident at Belmarsh prison.’

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The Guardian, 10th December 2015

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Ramburs Inc v Agrifert SA – WLR Daily

Posted December 9th, 2015 in appeals, arbitration, contracts, interpretation, law reports, sale of goods by sally

Ramburs Inc v Agrifert SA [2015] EWHC 3548 (Comm); [2015] WLR (D) 505

‘Where a buyer of goods FOB nominated a substitute vessel pursuant to its right under the GAFTA FOB period of delivery clause appearing in GAFTA form 49, he was nevertheless required to comply with the terms of the contract of sale as to nomination and pre-advice in respect of the nomination of the substitute vessel.’

WLR Daily, 4th December 2015

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Gavin Edmondson Ltd v Haven Insurance Co Ltd – WLR Daily

Gavin Edmondson Ltd v Haven Insurance Co Ltd [2015] EWCA Civ 1230; [2015] WLR (D) 496

‘A solicitors firm which had concluded conditional fee agreements with road traffic victims and had entered those details in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents on the website used by lawyers and insurers in such circumstances was entitled, when the claimants settled their personal injury claims directly with the defendants’ insurers, to recover the fixed costs and other sums payable under the Protocol scheme.’

WLR Daily, 2nd December 2015

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