The Erskine example – New Law Journal
“Do we need great advocates, asks Geoffrey Bindman QC.”
New Law Journal, 6th September 2013
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Cross-Examination in the Dock – BBC Unreliable Evidence
“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.”
BBC Unreliable Evidence, 11th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
In the matter of A (Children) (AP) – Supreme Court
In the matter of A (Children) (AP) [2013] UKSC 60 | UKSC 2013/0106 (YouTube)
Supreme Court, 9th September 2013
Q&A: Mark Duggan inquest – BBC News
“An inquest into the death of Mark Duggan begins on Monday in London. BBC News explains the issues and background to the case.”
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
“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.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th September 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
High Court restricts litigation privilege but gives pointers for future applications, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
“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.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th September 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
PC Jordan Powell jailed for sex text message misconduct – BBC News
“A West Mercia police officer who sent sexual text messages to female victims of crime has been jailed for 15 months.”
BBC News, 16th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Collective licensing bodies face £50,000 fine for non-compliant code – OUT-LAW.com
“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).”
OUT-LAW.com, 17th September 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Legal Aid’s Still On The Brink – Garden Court Chambers Blog
“Liz Davies, writing in the Morning Star on Saturday 14 September, delivers a grim warning about the future of legal aid.”
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
“Five men have been jailed over the theft of 40 anti-tank mines from a Ministry of Defence freight train.”
BBC News, 16th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
One in seven murders committed by suspects on bail – Daily Telegraph
“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.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th September 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Moonlighting midwife Samantha Thomas guilty of fraud – BBC News
“A midwife has been found guilty of fraud after cheating the NHS out of hundreds of pounds while moonlighting in two other jobs.”
BBC News, 16th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK paedophile who posed as Justin Bieber online is jailed – The Guardian
“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.”
The Guardian, 16th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs back new legal rights for unmarried couples – Daily Telegraph
“A clear majority of MPs would support a change in the law to give unmarried couples greater legal rights, a poll has found.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th September 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Analysis: The niqab judgement explained – BBC News
“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.”
BBC News, 16th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mark Duggan inquest: key issue is whether shooting was lawful, jury told – The Guardian
“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.”
The Guardian, 16th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Simon Tandy, 48, jailed for four years for firearms offences – BBC News
“A man who was shot in his wheelchair by police called to a “domestic incident” has been jailed for four years.”
BBC News, 16th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legalising cannabis: £1.25bn tax benefit – without necessarily damaging public health – The Independent
“Research says decriminalising cannabis could cut the cost of policing, prosecuting and treating drug users, while regulation could help control potency and chemical composition.”
The Independent, 16th September 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
