Dr David Kelly: 10 years on, death of scientist remains unresolved for some – The Guardian
“Death of WMD dossier scientist contributed to erosion of trust in politics.”
The Guardian, 16th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Sir John Thomas named as next lord chief justice – The Guardian
“Sir John Thomas, president of the queen’s bench division, is to become the next lord chief justice of England and Wales, Downing Street has confirmed.”
The Guardian, 16th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Is complicity with the death penalty illegal? – UK Human Rights Blog
“In a previous blog post on these pages, the case of Lindsay Sandiford was examined. Sandiford – a British citizen facing the death penalty in Indonesia – had asked the UK Government for funding to help her appeal, but was refused financial help. The Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Government, stating that the decision to provide legal aid to a British citizen abroad is a discretionary matter for the executive.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 17th July 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Tax tribunal ruling against SDLT avoidance scheme could ensure payment of £135m tax, says HMRC – OUT-LAW.com
“A tax tribunal has ruled against a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) avoidance scheme, under which a property developer used a sub-sale and alternative finance scheme to try to avoid paying the tax on the purchase of the Chelsea Barracks in London.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th July 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Morton Hall detainee held for nearly three years, report finds – BBC News
“An asylum seeker has been detained for three years without trial at a Lincolnshire centre, a report reveals.”
BBC News, 17th July 2013
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NHS inquiry: trust by trust, the Keogh Report’s findings – Daily Telegraph
“The Keogh Report’s findings on 14 hospitals reveal that NHS failings of care claimed thousands of lives, including that of a man due to be married and a newborn baby.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th July 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cardiff Three police corruption case collapsed ‘due to disclosure failures’ – The Guardian
“Prosecutors and police were overwhelmed by more than 1 million pages of evidence during the trial of eight former South Wales police officers that eventually collapsed, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.”
The Guardian, 16th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Gay marriage set to enter law with first wedding ceremonies to take place by next summer – The Independent
“Legislation to introduce same-sex marriage has completed its passage through the House of Commons, paving the way for the first gay weddings in England and Wales next summer.”
The Independent, 16th July 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jimmy Mubenga: Home Office official makes qualified apology to family – The Guardian
“David Wood, the head of the Home Office’s immigration enforcement, has given a qualified apology to the family of Jimmy Mubenga, the Angolan asylum seeker who an inquest jury last week ruled was unlawfully killed by three G4S escort guards.”
The Guardian, 16th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Newport scrap metal dealer ‘first in UK’ to be fined under new law – BBC News
“A scrap metal dealer from Newport is believed to be the first in the UK to be prosecuted for not checking sellers’ ID under new laws introduced in March.”
BBC News, 16th July 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Badger was fox’ lie Cumbria men’s convictions upheld – BBC news
“Three men given jail sentences after taking a badger from a wood and trying to pretend it was a fox have had their convictions upheld at an appeal.”
BBC News, 16th July 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Michael Gove strips council of child protection powers – The Guardian
“A council has been stripped of its powers to provide child protection by the education secretary, Michael Gove, after the latest in a series of damning reports found its services could not overcome a persistent culture of ‘failure and disillusion’.”
The Guardian, 16th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Only one in every 100 reports of illegal immigration results in deportation – Daily Telegraph
“Only one in every 100 reports of illegal immigration has resulted in someone being removed from the country, the Home Office has admitted.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th July 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mother calls for law change after Surrey coach crash ruling – The Guardian
“Accident that led to deaths of three people caused by ‘catastrophic failure’ in a 20-year-old tyre, coroner rules.”
The Guardian, 16th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Theresa May considers ‘second-tier’ banning orders – The Guardian
“Ministers are ‘actively considering’ a second-tier banning order that would outlaw groups that are not outright terrorist organisations but promote extremism and hatred on the streets, the home secretary, Theresa May, has confirmed.”
The Guardian, 16th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bar Council: Parliament must have chance to scrutinise EU justice opt out – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has called on the Government to allow Parliament to scrutinise its intention to opt-out of more than 130 EU criminal justice measures properly. This comes as a Motion to Approve the opt-out has been scheduled for Monday 15 July, rather than full parliamentary scrutiny.”
The Bar Council, 12th July 2013
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Lady Hale gives the Alison Weatherfield Memorial Lecture at the Employment Lawyers Association – Supreme Court
Lady Hale gives the Alison Weatherfield Memorial Lecture at the Employment Lawyers Association (PDF)
Supreme Court, 10th July 2013
Source: www.supremecourt.gov.uk
Courts could force directors to compensate creditors, under Government plans – OUT-LAW.com
“Courts could be given the power to order disqualified company directors to compensate creditors who have lost money as a result of their actions, under plans being considered by the Government.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th July 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Paedophile freed and not banned from Facebook despite using it to groom victims – Daily Telegraph
“A judge has allowed a paedophile to walk free from court and continue using Facebook for the second time despite him repeatedly accessing the site to groom children.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
