Stricter rules for the pornography industry – what has changed? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted January 14th, 2015 in film industry, news, obscenity, pornography, regulations, violence by sally

‘Video-on-demand material is now subject to additional restrictions as of 1 December 2014. Material either rated or to be rated as R18 by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) must be placed behind access controls. In addition, material either refused or would be refused a classification by the BBFC is banned.’

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 13th January 2015

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High Court judge rejects challenge to Essex local plan document – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 14th, 2015 in consultations, EC law, local government, news, planning by sally

‘A High Court judge has rejected a challenge to the adoption of a planning document which seeks to direct the location of development in a district of south Essex.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2015

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Director loses appeal against FCA fine and ban in conflict of interest case – OUT-LAW.com

‘A non-executive director who failed to declare a conflict of interest has lost her appeal against the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which had fined her £154,800 and banned her from holding a regulated financial services role.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2015

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“No proper justification” for challenge based on draft judgment – Litigation Futures

Posted January 14th, 2015 in accountants, causation, judgments, negligence, news, taxation by sally

‘There was “no proper justification” for a claimant seeking to reopen an issue based on the circulation of a draft judgment, the High Court has ruled.’

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Litigation Futures, 13th January 2015

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Late requests for paper CMCs “run the risk of sanctions”, High Court warns – Litigation Futures

Posted January 14th, 2015 in case management, news, time limits by sally

‘Lawyers who make late requests for paper case management conferences (CMCs) without good reason “run the risk of sanctions”, the High Court has warned.’

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Litigation Futures, 14th January 2015

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MI6 forced to show how it may snoop on privileged lawyer-client exchanges – The Guardian

‘MI6 has been forced to reveal documents detailing how it may access legally privileged communications between solicitors and their clients, even if the lawyers are suing the government.’

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The Guardian, 13th January 2015

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Blair: without IRA letters, peace process would have collapsed – The Guardian

‘Giving evidence to MPs, former prime minister defends his role in allowing the on-the-run scheme in 1999.’

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The Guardian, 13th January 2015

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Chilcot inquiry: Commons debate will try to fast-track publication of Iraq war report – The Independent

Posted January 14th, 2015 in inquiries, Iraq, news, reports, war by sally

‘A Commons debate on the delayed Iraq War Inquiry will attempt to pressure Downing Street into fast-tracking its publication before the general election in May. David Davis, the former shadow home secretary, led a group of cross-party MPs in winning time for the debate which will be held on January 29.’

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The Independent, 13th January 2015

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Toddler who survived abortion is ‘little miracle’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 14th, 2015 in abortion, children, custody, families, health, medical treatment, news, pregnancy by sally

‘A baby boy who survived a late abortion carried out because his mother’s life was in danger has been described as a “little miracle” by a judge.

Details of the boy’s survival emerged in a Family Court judgment which concluded that the boy should live with his father’s family as his mother said she was unable to look after him.’

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Daily Telegraph, 13th January 2015

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Woman sues own family after they refused to accept her when she changed sex – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 14th, 2015 in families, financial dispute resolution, news, small businesses by sally

‘A woman has won a bitter legal battle with her own family who refused to accept her new identity after she changed sex.’

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Daily Telegraph, 14th January 2015

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Female detainees at Yarl’s Wood routinely humiliated, claims report – The Guardian

‘Women detained in the Yarl’s Wood immigration detention centre are routinely humiliated by male staff who monitor them while they are dressing, showering and using the toilet, or are naked in their rooms, a report into the treatment of female asylum seekers reveals. The report, by the charity Women for Refugee Women, noted that many female asylum seekers detained at Yarl’s Wood, in Bedfordshire, have been victims of sexual violence in their home countries.’

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The Guardian, 14th January 2015

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Patents: the Difficulties of Designing Around a Patent: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment Inc v British Telecommunications Plc #2 – NIPC Law

Posted January 13th, 2015 in news, patents, telecommunications by sally

‘In Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment Inc v British Telecommunications Plc [2013] EWHC 3768 (Pat) (3 Dec 2013) the claimant sued the defendant telecommunications company for infringing two of its European patents:

EP 2,259,495 adaptive DSL margin and band control using historical operational data (“495”); and
EP 1,869,790 DSL state and line profile control (“790”).’

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NIPC Law, 12th January 2015

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New regulations prevent police officers retiring or resigning to avoid dismissal – Home Office

Posted January 13th, 2015 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, professional conduct, regulations by sally

‘The Home Office regulations, which come into force today [12 January], will ensure police officers are held to account for their actions.’

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Home Office, 12th January 2015

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Breck Bednar murder: Lewis Daynes sentenced to life in prison – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2015 in murder, news, police, sentencing, sexual grooming, young offenders by sally

‘A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 14-year-old boy he met through online gaming.’

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BBC News, 12th January 2015

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Private renters’ rights are stuck in the dark ages, Citizens Advice warns – The Guardian

‘Currently landlords obligated to repair fundamental fault in property – but can evict tenants if they pursue rights to repair.’

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The Guardian, 13th January 2015

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Judge left anonymous in family court case is named – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 13th, 2015 in anonymity, family courts, judges, news by sally

‘Judicial Office names judge in Reading case as Eleanor Owens after identities of everyone involved kept secret in highly-unusual move.’

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Daily Telegraph, 12th January 2015

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Chessington fined £150k after girl injured in fall – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2015 in accidents, costs, health & safety, news by sally

‘Chessington World of Adventures has been fined £150,000 for safety breaches after a four-year-old girl suffered head injuries in a 14ft (4.2m) fall.’

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BBC News, 12th January 2015

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Sham marriage stopped after groom uses iPhone translate function to talk to ‘fiancee’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 13th, 2015 in fraud, gangs, immigration, marriage, news, sentencing by sally

‘Avtar Singh caught after raising suspicions by accessing translation app to communicate with future Czech wife.’

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Daily Telegraph, 12th January 2015

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One in 4 inmates at youth ‘prison’ held in virtual solitary confinement, say inspectors – The Independent

‘Boys as young as 15 are being held in virtual solitary confinement in a youth prison plagued by gang violence, inspectors warn today.’

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The Independent, 13th January 2015

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Lostprophets’ paedophile Ian Watkins will not get £150k pay-out – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2015 in news, prisons, remuneration, winding up by sally

‘Paedophile Ian Watkins will not receive a £150,000 pay-out after a Lostprophets’ management company was dissolved, the BBC understands.’

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BBC News, 13th January 2015

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