Bar Council calls for new approach to regulation publishing alternative model – The Bar Council

Posted September 17th, 2013 in barristers, legal profession, legal services, Legal Services Board, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has today responded to the Ministry of Justice’s call for evidence on the legal services statutory framework and called for a new approach to regulation, rejecting the current arrangements and the call for a single, ‘super regulator’. It proposes a new model which would replace the Legal Services Board (LSB) with a College of Regulators and re-balance regulation of the profession.”

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The Bar Council, 17th September 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Address to the National Bench Chairmen’s Forum Conference: “A Review of the Year” – Lord Justice Gross, Senior Presiding Judge

Posted September 17th, 2013 in judges, magistrates, news, speeches by sally

Address to the National Bench Chairmen’s Forum Conference: “A Review of the Year” (PDF)

Lord Justice Gross, Senior Presiding Judge

National Bench Chairman’s Forum Conference, 11th September 2013

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

The Erskine example – New Law Journal

Posted September 17th, 2013 in advocacy, legal history, legal profession, news by sally

“Do we need great advocates, asks Geoffrey Bindman QC.”

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New Law Journal, 6th September 2013

Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk

Cross-Examination in the Dock – BBC Unreliable Evidence

Posted September 17th, 2013 in cross-examination, news, trials, victims, witnesses by sally

“In the first of a news series, Clive Anderson asks if overly aggressive cross-examination of witnesses in court turns trial by jury into trial by ordeal.”

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BBC Unreliable Evidence, 11th September 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

In the matter of A (Children) (AP) – Supreme Court

Posted September 17th, 2013 in appeals, children, jurisdiction, law reports, residence orders, Supreme Court by sally

In the matter of A (Children) (AP) [2013] UKSC 60 | UKSC 2013/0106 (YouTube)

Supreme Court, 9th September 2013

Source: www.youtube.com/user/UKSupremeCourt

Q&A: Mark Duggan inquest – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2013 in firearms, inquests, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

“An inquest into the death of Mark Duggan begins on Monday in London. BBC News explains the issues and background to the case.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

ASA ruling offers ‘helpful clarification’ on user generated content and CAP Code compliance, says expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 17th, 2013 in advertising, codes of practice, complaints, internet, news by sally

“Online advertisers do not have to hold evidence to show that user comments can be substantiated and that they comply with UK advertising rules where the comments have not been “adopted and incorporated” into marketing material, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has confirmed.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th September 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

Two-tier bar will emerge from spending cuts, warn leading silks – The Lawyer

Posted September 17th, 2013 in barristers, legal aid, legal profession, news by sally

“A two-tier bar will emerge as a result of public sector sector spending cuts, with top level commercial sets breaking away from the mid-tier in the civil sector, leading barristers warn today.”

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The Lawyer, 16th September 2013

Source: www.thelawyer.com

High Court restricts litigation privilege but gives pointers for future applications, says expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 17th, 2013 in documents, liquidators, news, privilege by sally

“OPINION: It will be harder than ever for companies to keep certain kinds of documents from being opened up to scrutiny after a recent High Court decision. The ruling does, however, give helpful guidance on what organisations have to do to secure and maintain litigation privilege.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th September 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

PC Jordan Powell jailed for sex text message misconduct – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2013 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, telecommunications, victims by sally

“A West Mercia police officer who sent sexual text messages to female victims of crime has been jailed for 15 months.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BSB presses ahead with QASA preparations despite judicial review – Legal Futures

Posted September 17th, 2013 in barristers, costs, judicial review, news, quality assurance by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has pledged to continue with preparations for the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) notwithstanding the judicial review against the scheme launched last week.”

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Legal Futures, 17th September 2013

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Collective licensing bodies face £50,000 fine for non-compliant code – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 17th, 2013 in codes of practice, copyright, fines, intellectual property, licensing, news by sally

“The Government could fine collective licensing bodies up to £50,000 if they fail to implement a compliant code of practice governing their activities, according to plans outlined by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO).”

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th September 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

Legal Aid’s Still On The Brink – Garden Court Chambers Blog

Posted September 17th, 2013 in civil justice, immigration, law firms, legal aid, news, prisons by sally

“Liz Davies, writing in the Morning Star on Saturday 14 September, delivers a grim warning about the future of legal aid.”

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Garden Court Chambers Blog, 17th September 2013

Source: www.gclaw.wordpress.com

Five jailed over theft of 40 anti-tank mines in Warrington – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2013 in explosives, gangs, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing, theft, warrants, weapons by sally

“Five men have been jailed over the theft of 40 anti-tank mines from a Ministry of Defence freight train.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

One in seven murders committed by suspects on bail – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 17th, 2013 in bail, murder, news, recidivists by sally

“One in seven murders in Britain is committed by suspects who have been bailed while awaiting trial for other crimes, new Ministry of Justice figures show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th September 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Moonlighting midwife Samantha Thomas guilty of fraud – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2013 in employment, fraud, midwives, news by sally

“A midwife has been found guilty of fraud after cheating the NHS out of hundreds of pounds while moonlighting in two other jobs.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

UK paedophile who posed as Justin Bieber online is jailed – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2013 in blackmail, children, incitement, indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing, sexual grooming by sally

“A paedophile who posed as Justin Bieber on the internet to target and blackmail young girls all over the world has been jailed in a case described as one of the worst the courts have ever seen.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

MPs back new legal rights for unmarried couples – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 17th, 2013 in cohabitation, housing, news by sally

“A clear majority of MPs would support a change in the law to give unmarried couples greater legal rights, a poll has found.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th September 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Analysis: The niqab judgement explained – BBC News

Posted September 17th, 2013 in courts, identification, Islam, news, witnesses, women by sally

“Last week I blogged on a very modern multicultural dilemma at Blackfriars Crown Court – where a judge had to rule on whether a defendant could appear in the dock wearing a niqab, a type of Muslim veil that conceals the whole face, other than the eyes.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Mark Duggan inquest: key issue is whether shooting was lawful, jury told – The Guardian

Posted September 17th, 2013 in firearms, inquests, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

“The 11 members of the jury in the Mark Duggan inquest were on Monday told the key issue they may have to decide is whether his shooting dead by police was lawful or unlawful.”

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The Guardian, 16th September 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk