Analysis | Rabone and the rights to life of voluntary mental health patients – Part 2/2 – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 14th, 2012 in damages, human rights, mental health, news, Supreme Court by sally

“This is the second of two blogs on the recent Supreme Court case of Rabone and another v Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust [2012] UKSC 2.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 14th February 2012

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Ratings scheme for advocates will be misused by criminals, judge warns – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2012 in advocacy, judges, legal profession, news, quality assurance by sally

“A senior judge has warned that a new ratings scheme for advocates will encourage more criminals to appeal against their convictions and create a generation of sycophantic barristers desperate to impress judges at the expense of their clients’ interests.”

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The Guardian, 13th February 2012

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Corrupt police chief Ali Dizaei jailed again – The Independent

“The career of Britain’s most controversial police chief was ended today (13 February) after he was jailed for corruption for a second time – but he could be freed in three months.”

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The Independent, 13th February 2012

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The importance of children in automatic deportation cases – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 13th, 2012 in children, deportation, news by sally

“This case concerns the application of human rights exceptions to the deportation of individuals who were married to British citizens or who had British children.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 13th February 2012

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Briton to be extradited within 10 days over alleged arms exports to Iran – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2012 in conspiracy, extradition, news, weapons by sally

“A retired British businessman accused of conspiring to sell missile components to Iran is to be extradited to the US within 10 days after a last-ditch plea to the European court of human rights was rejected.”

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The Guardian, 13th February 2012

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County court shake-up plans dubbed a ‘missed opportunity’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 13th, 2012 in civil justice, county courts, news by sally

“The government has come under fire from all sides of the civil litigation spectrum over its plans to reform the county court system.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 13th February 2012

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Court chaos follows interpreter change – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2012 in courts, fees, interpreters, news by sally

“The government is hoping to save £18m a year by changing how interpreters are provided for court hearings – but it is said the new system is causing chaos and costly delays.”

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BBC News, 13th February 2012

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Man whose dog attacked six-year-old girl gets suspended sentence – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2012 in dogs, news, sentencing by sally

“A man whose dog bit off part of a six-year-old girl’s ear has been given a 12-week suspended jail term.”

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The Guardian, 13th February 2012

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Speak no evil: the limits of freedom of speech – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted February 13th, 2012 in freedom of expression, homosexuality, news, threatening behaviour by sally

“The limits of free speech and freedom of religion are presently on trial once again with the reported prosecution of a Christian street preacher, Michael Overd, in the Magistrates’ Court. The case arises out of threatening remarks Mr Overd allegedly made in public to a homosexual couple.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 13th February 2012

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Manchester barrister David Friesner jailed for theft – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2012 in barristers, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A Manchester barrister who stole more than £70,000 from his chambers has been jailed for three years.”

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BBC News, 10th February 2012

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Guardian journalist wins right to ‘sensitive’ court papers related to Griffin conviction – OUT-LAW.com

“The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) must disclose some papers it holds relating to the successful conviction of controversial right-wing politician Nick Griffin for a racial hate crime in the 1990s, an Information Rights Tribunal has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th February 2012

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Where are the judges fit for the internet age? – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2012 in internet, judiciary, news, threatening to destroy or damage property by sally

“Twitter and Facebook are having a transformational effect on the nature of secrecy and access.”

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The Guardian, 12th February 2012

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Mesothelioma ruling opens way to higher payouts for elderly – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 13th, 2012 in asbestos, damages, industrial injuries, news by sally

“Elderly victims of mesothelioma could be entitled to substantial compensation, following a landmark ruling on damages for pain and suffering.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 13th February 2012

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Norgrove – The Response Considered – Family Law Week

Posted February 13th, 2012 in children, dispute resolution, divorce, grandparents, news by sally

“Sally Gore, barrister, of 14 Gray’s Inn Square analyses the Government’s response to the Family Justice Review in the context of current family law practice.”

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Family Law Week, 13th February 2012

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Michael Overd cleared of verbally abusing gay men in Taunton – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2012 in homosexuality, news, threatening behaviour by sally

“A Christian preacher accused of verbally abusing two gay men during a sermon has been cleared in court.”

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BBC News, 10th February 2012

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Damilola Taylor killer recalled to prison – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2012 in homicide, news, release on licence by sally

“The father of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has called for a public inquiry after one of his son’s killers was recalled to prison for a second time, just 16 days after being released.”

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The Guardian, 10th February 2012

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Another control order ruled unlawful for breach of right to fair trial – UK Human Rights Blog

“The Court of Appeal has upheld a challenge to a control order on the basis that the person subject to the order (‘the controllee’) had not been given sufficient information about the case against him.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 11th February 2012

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Four jailed for alcohol-smuggling VAT and tax fraud – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2012 in customs and excise, fraud, news, sentencing, VAT by sally

“Four members of a criminal gang have been jailed for their roles in one of the biggest alcohol-smuggling frauds ever uncovered in Britain.”

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The Guardian, 10th February 2012

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Foster parents told to stay away from ‘autistic’ man – The Independent

Posted February 13th, 2012 in autism, Court of Protection, fostering, local government, mental health, news by sally

“A vulnerable young man with significant learning difficulties and ‘autistic tendencies’ was controversially taken away from his foster family of 12 years, the Court of Protection heard yesterday.”

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The Independent, 11th February 2012

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Offenders with drink problems face US-style tagging – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2012 in alcohol abuse, electronic monitoring, news by sally

“US-style sobriety bracelets for criminals who are persistently convicted of drink-related offences are to be tested this summer in London.”

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The Guardian, 10th February 2012

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