“A gay lawyer who discovered a note from one of his firm’s partners that accused him of giving work to his ‘batty boy mate’ has won a discrimination fight against the firm.”
The Lawyer, 28th March 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“Sharon Shoesmith has launched a Court of Appeal battle over her sacking after the Baby P tragedy.”
The Independent, 28th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Today, the Sentencing Council is launching a three-month public consultation on its proposals to introduce a new guideline for judges and magistrates for the sentencing of drugs offenders.”
Sentencing Council, 28th March 2011
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
“The head of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is at loggerheads with ministers who are seeking to exempt overseas companies from Britain’s new Bribery Act.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The first stage in setting up a national service to divert mentally ill people from prison is due to be announced by the health secretary, Andrew Lansley, and the justice secretary, Ken Clarke.”
The Guardian, 28th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“After three post-mortem examinations, and almost two years to the day since he died after being struck by a police baton during G20 protests, the inquest into the death of Ian Tomlinson is due to start on Monday.”
The Independent, 26th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Two birdwatchers who sued the RSPB for criticising their research into an endangered species have lost their case after a judge said the courts should not be used for scientific disputes.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Divorces in England and Wales could become quicker, less stressful and cheaper, but there are fears people will miss out on advice.”
BBC News, 25th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The government will next week announce a clampdown on ‘fat cat’ lawyers in civil cases by capping bonuses and tackling what ministers describe as the perverse position in which lawyers can be awarded a greater proportion of payouts than claimants.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Taxi driver Derrick Bird unlawfully killed the 12 victims he shot dead before he committed suicide, an inquest jury ruled today.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Law Society’s decision to back an application by its regulatory arm to oversee alternative business structures applications is a significant step.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The serial sex attacker Delroy Grant has been sentenced to life in prison for the 17 years of terror in which he attacked at least 203 elderly people in their homes.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Supreme Court appointments story is suddenly moving fast. This morning we drew attention to Joshua Rozenberg’s blog on the shortlisting and delays. This afternoon, he tweeted that the new justices had been chosen.”
UKSC Blog, 24th March 2011
Source: http://ukscblog.com/
“A Lincolnshire poultry farm has been fined for allowing ‘nauseating’ smells to affect nearby residents.”
BBC News, 24th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A man who filmed himself sexually abusing boys at his homes in Manchester and Liverpool, has been jailed.”
BBC News, 24th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The High Court last week criticised the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for the lack of published guidance on the sanctions it can impose, as it overturned fines levied on four partners at a Merseyside firm.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th March 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“Lily Allen has won damages from Associated Newspapers in a privacy and copyright action relating to pictures of her home published by Mail Online.”
The Guardian, 23rd March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A lorry driver who killed a workman has been jailed for causing death by dangerous driving.”
BBC News, 23rd March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A man who murdered his five-year-old daughter by driving a car into a river has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 22nd March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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