Accept no substitutes – NearlyLegal

“Purewal v Ealing Borough Council (2013) CA Civ Div 05/11/2013.
This was Ealing’s appeal from a s.204 appeal brought by Ms Purewal. At the s.204 appeal, the Circuit Judge had varied Ealing’s review decision that Ms P was intentionally homeless and substituted a decision that she was unintentionally homeless.”

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NearlyLegal, 6th November 2013

Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk/blog/

Transforming Legal Aid: Next Steps – Consultation Response by Garden Court Chambers – Garden Court Chambers Blog

Posted November 7th, 2013 in barristers, consultations, criminal justice, fees, law firms, legal aid, news, solicitors by sally

“Garden Court Chambers have formulated the below response to the Ministry of Justice consultation document ‘Transforming Legal Aid: Next Steps.’ The response reiterates Chambers’ strong opposition to the cuts to legal aid.”

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Garden Court Chambers Blog, 1st November 2013

Source: www.gclaw.wordpress.com

R ota Nfuni v Solihull MBC [2013] EWHC 3155 – Education Law Blog

Posted November 7th, 2013 in asylum, children, education, immigration, local government, news, universities by sally

“In this case the claimant was a failed asylum seeker.  She had arrived in the UK at the age of 16. When she turned 18, the local authority continued to support her accommodation and education under section 23C of the Children Act 1989. This imposes after-care duties towards ‘former relevant children’, including by subsection (4) financial assistance in connection with education or training ‘to the extent that [her] welfare and [her] educational or training needs require it’. ”

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Education Law Blog, 27th October 2013

Source: www.education11kbw.com

Delroy Catwell given life for Lylah Aaron murder – BBC News

Posted November 7th, 2013 in children, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who murdered his girlfriend’s young daughter when he was supposed to be looking after her has been ordered to serve at least 20 years in jail.”

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BBC News, 6th November 2013

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Cheating husband jailed for life for skipping rope cover-up murder of wife – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 7th, 2013 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Alan Evans, from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, will serve at least 17 years in jail for killing his wife Louise by pushing her down the stairs after she learned of his affair with Amanda Chadwick, a teaching assistant.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th November 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Father of dead baby Nico Maynard ‘was massive risk’ – BBC News

Posted November 7th, 2013 in child cruelty, inquests, murder, news, social services by sally

“The father of a baby found dead with a fractured skull had been previously jailed for child cruelty and was a ‘massive risk’, an inquest has heard.”

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BBC News, 6th November 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Iraq Inquiry: Hold-up over access to key documents – BBC News

Posted November 7th, 2013 in delay, disclosure, documents, inquiries, Iraq, news by sally

“The Iraq Inquiry says it cannot proceed with the next phase of its work because key information, including correspondence between Tony Blair and George W Bush, has yet to be released.”

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BBC News, 6th November 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Dominic Grieve: Every prisoner in Britain could sue for damages over voting ban – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 7th, 2013 in bills, damages, elections, human rights, news, prisons, treaties by sally

“Tens of thousands of prisoners could be in line for compensation because they have been denied their ‘human right’ to vote, the Attorney General has warned. Dominic Grieve warned that all 85,000 prisoners in England and Wales could lodge claims with the European Court of Human Rights if they are barred from vote at the next election, costing taxpayers more than £60 million.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th November 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ministers’ plans will hand more power to Europe, says report – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 7th, 2013 in EC law, news, parliament, reports, select committees by sally

“Europe’s power over British affairs could actually be increased by the Government’s decision to opt back in to a number of criminal justice measures, MPs have warned. The House of Commons’ all-party European Scrutiny committee warned the influence of Parliament and the British courts could suffer if ministers proceed with current plans.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th November 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

UK spy chiefs to face MPs over mass surveillance – The Guardian

Posted November 7th, 2013 in intelligence services, investigatory powers, news, select committees by sally

“The three heads of the British intelligence agencies are to make an unprecedented public televised appearance in front of the intelligence and security committee of MPs where they will seek to justify the scale of their surveillance activities.”

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The Guardian, 7th November 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Five disabled people win independent living fund appeal – The Guardian

“Five disabled people have won their court of appeal bid to overturn the government’s decision to abolish the independent living fund (ILF).”

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The Guardian, 6th November 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Dog attack laws and statistics – Daily Telegraph

“The number of people admitted to hospital due to dog bites has risen in the last five years prompting calls for changes in the law.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th November 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

A proud profession – The Bar Council

“Addressing lazy journalism; recognising what really motivates members of the Bar; looking at the pro bono work carried out on all fronts by so many; and the need for wider understanding of this contribution by all, especially the Government.”

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The Bar Council, October 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

The Bar in society: A vital force for good – Speech by Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

The Bar in society: A vital force for good (PDF)

Speech by Maura McGowan QC, Chairman of the Bar

Annual Bar Conference, 2nd November 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Investigatory Powers Tribunal – BBC Law in Action

“Law in Action speaks exclusively to Mr Justice Burton, president of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal – a judicial body, independent of the government, which considers complaints brought against the intelligence services, the police, military and local authorities. It specifically investigates whether surveillance has been conducted in a lawful manner.”

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BBC Law in Action, 5th November 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Liverpool Chandlers Wharf crane collapse driver’s £2.7m compensation – BBC News

Posted November 6th, 2013 in compensation, construction industry, health & safety, news, personal injuries by sally

“Construction firms are to pay about £2.7m in compensation to the driver of a crane that collapsed in Liverpool, leaving him paralysed.”

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BBC News, 5th November 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Lord Chief Justice: public should decide if Islamic veil should be allowed in court – Daily Telegraph

“The most senior judge in England and Wales says a public consultation will open on the ‘divisive’ subject soon.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th November 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

More should have been done to protect teenager found hanged, review finds – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 6th, 2013 in children, inquests, mental health, news, social services, suicide by sally

“A serious case review into the death of Chelsea Clark found examples of substandard care from mental health staff, social and community services workers and the police.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th November 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

UK drug baron Curtis Warren ordered to pay £198m or face further 10 years in jail – The Independent

Posted November 6th, 2013 in assets recovery, confiscation, drug trafficking, news, sentencing by sally

“Curtis Warren, one of Britain’s most notorious drug smugglers, has been ordered to pay £198 million proceeds of his global empire or remain in prison for another 10 years.”

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The Independent, 5th November 2013

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Darrell Mercer jailed for attack on sleeping girl, 10 – BBC News

“A convicted sex offender who grabbed a 10-year-old girl as she lay asleep in bed has been jailed for four years.”

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BBC News, 5th November 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk