Assange: does it matter if ministers mislead Parliament? – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 31st, 2012 in EC law, extradition, news, warrants by tracey

“Today, the Supreme Court held that Julian Assange should be extradited to Sweden for alleged rape. This is subject to further submissions on one point (concerning the Vienna Convention on Treaties), well covered by Joshua Rozenberg in his post on the lively proceedings when the judgment was handed down. The whole of the appeal turned on one technical point, simple to state, but it took the Court 266 paragraphs to answer. Was the European Arrest Warrant which triggered the extradition request signed by a ‘judicial authority,’ given that it was signed by a prosecutor?”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 31st May 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

An uncertain future for trainee solicitors: it’s all about the money, money, money – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted May 31st, 2012 in diversity, minimum wage, news, remuneration, trainee solicitors by tracey

“On 17 May 2012 the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) announced their decision to abolish the current minimum wage for trainee solicitors (the current minimum salary for trainee solicitors is £18,590 in Central London and £16,650 outside of London). From 1 August 2014 law firms will be able to pay trainee solicitors the national minimum hourly rate of £6.08. These changes to remuneration will cause additional barriers to access a career in law and will subsequently have a negative impact on the legal profession with a less diverse and equal workforce.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 30th May 2012

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

The Law Commission’s review of Health and Social Care Regulation – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted May 31st, 2012 in consultations, health, Law Commission, news, social services by tracey

“I attended an interesting seminar yesterday evening hosted by Blake Lapthorn solicitors. Frances Patterson QC, one of the Law Commissioners, spoke about the LC’s current review of Health and Social Care Regulation.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 30th May 2012

Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk

 

Mayor Boris Johnson to review police anti-racism measures – BBC News

Posted May 31st, 2012 in diversity, inquiries, London, news, police by tracey

“London mayor Boris Johnson has ordered a review of anti-racism reforms within the Metropolitan Police. It will look at measures put in place as a result of the race and faith inquiry – set up by the mayor in 2008.”

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BBC News, 31st May 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Solicitor accused of playing golf while charging £300 an hour wins libel damages – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 31st, 2012 in defamation, news, solicitors by tracey

“A solicitor wrongly accused by a millionaire client of charging him £300 an hour for legal work whilst playing golf has won an apology and substantial damages after succeeding in his libel action.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th May 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

OFT refers ‘dysfunctional’ car insurers to Competition Commission – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 31st, 2012 in competition, consumer protection, insurance, news by tracey

“The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has provisionally decided to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission after it found evidence that insurers compete in a ‘dysfunctional way’ that pushes up premiums by £225m a year.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st May 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Julian Assange’s extradition stayed thanks to quick legal footwork – The Guardian

Posted May 30th, 2012 in appeals, extradition, judgments, news, Supreme Court, treaties by tracey

“Dinah Rose QC buys her client another two weeks – much to the supreme court’s embarrassment.”

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The Guardian, 30th May 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Protester John Catt loses database fight – The Independent

Posted May 30th, 2012 in demonstrations, human rights, news, privacy by tracey

” An 87-year-old political campaigner has lost a legal action to have details about his attendance at various protests removed from a police ‘extremism’ database.”

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The Independent, 30th May 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle house campaigners win court ruling – BBC News

Posted May 30th, 2012 in housing, local government, news, planning by tracey

“A High Court judge has ruled that plans to develop the former home of Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ‘must be quashed.’ ”

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BBC News, 30th May 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

The Inns of Court continue drive to promote access and social mobility – Inner Temple

Posted May 30th, 2012 in inns of court, legal education, press releases by tracey

“Responding to the release of the Fair Access to Professional Careers, Patrick Maddams, Sub-Treasurer of The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, one of the four Inns of Court, said: ‘We welcome this progress report and the recognition of the work the Inns of Court have been undertaking to promote access to the Bar. The Inns of Court between them now provide nearly £5 million per year in scholarships to ensure that financial need does not prevent capable students of studying for the Bar.’ ”

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Inner Temple, 30th May 2012

Source: www.innertemple.org.uk

MoJ answers key QOCS questions – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 30th, 2012 in civil justice, costs, news, personal injuries by tracey

“The government has answered some of the fundamental questions about how its new system for transferring the costs burden in personal injury cases will work.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 30th May 2012

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 30th, 2012 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Chancery Division)

Inversiones Frieira SL & Anor v Colyzeo Investors II LP & Anor [2012] EWHC 1450 (Ch) (29 May 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 30th, 2012 in legislation by tracey

The Tuberculosis (England) (Amendment) Order 2012

The Road Safety Act 2006 (Commencement No. 8) Order 2012

The Driving Instruction (Suspension and Exemption Powers) Act 2009 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Command Papers – official-documents.gov.uk

Posted May 30th, 2012 in parliamentary papers by tracey

Government’s response to the public consultation on justice and security, Cm 8364 (PDF)

Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk

Man jailed for NHS fraud – UK Border Agency

Posted May 30th, 2012 in employment, fraud, press releases by tracey

“A man who used a forged passport to obtain a job with the NHS in Worcester has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Hereford Crown Court.”

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UK Border Agency, 29th May 2012

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

 

Costs Management: A necessary part of the management of litigation – Speech by Mr. Justice Ramsey

Posted May 30th, 2012 in budgets, costs, speeches by tracey

“Costs management: a necessary part of the management of litigation: sixteenth lecture in the implementation programme. Law Society Conference, 29th May 2012.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 30th May 2012

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Proportionate Costs – Speech by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls

Posted May 30th, 2012 in costs, legal aid, speeches by tracey

“Proportionate costs – Fifteenth lecture in implementation programme – 29 May 2012”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 29th May 2012

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Justice and Security Bill: The Government is not for turning – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 30th, 2012 in bills, closed material, inquests, judiciary, news, private hearings by tracey

“Publishing the Justice and Security Bill this morning, the Secretary of State for Justice said ‘I  have used the last few months to listen to the concerns of … civil liberties campaigners with whom I usually agree.’ There are many people who today would sorely like to agree that Ken has listened and has taken their concerns on board. Unfortunately, the Government’s analysis remains fundamentally flawed. The Green Paper was clearly a ‘big ask’. There have undoubtedly been significant changes made from the proposals in the Green Paper. However, the secret justice proposals in the Justice and Security Bill remain fundamentally unfair, unnecessary and unjustified.”

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Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Unfair contract terms mean bookmaker cannot rely on online term for loss-making trades made by boy, High Court rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 30th, 2012 in consumer protection, contracts, gambling, internet, news by tracey

“A man who blamed his girlfriend’s five year old son for making loss-making trades in expensive natural resources through his online betting account is not bound by a term he agreed to on a website stating that he would be deemed to have authorised all trading made under his account number, the High Court has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th May 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

Julian Assange loses extradition fight – The Independent

Posted May 30th, 2012 in extradition, news, rape, sexual offences, Supreme Court by tracey

” WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange today lost his Supreme Court fight against extradition to Sweden to face sex crime allegations.”

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The Independent, 30th May 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk