Conan Doyle supporters take Undershaw fight to court – BBC News
“Opponents of plans to convert Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s former Surrey home into flats are taking their fight to the High Court.”
BBC News, 16th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Hertfordshire housemate killer jailed for life – BBC news
“A man who murdered a housemate over a row about a woman and buried him in the garden in Hertfordshire has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 15th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BNP leader Nick Griffin faces contempt of court ruling – The Guardian
“BNP leader Nick Griffin will learn today whether he has been found guilty of contempt of court. The Equality and Human Rights Commission accused him at the high court of failing to comply with a county court judgment ordering the removal of potentially racist clauses from his party’s constitution.”
The Guardian, 17th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
IPCC to oversee investigation into wheelchair protester incident – The Guardian
“The police watchdog will oversee the investigation into allegations that police assaulted a young disabled protester as he took part in a student fees demonstration last week.”
The Guardian, 16th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Marchington vicar sentenced for child abuse images – BBC News
“A Staffordshire vicar convicted of downloading indecent images of children has been sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for two years.”
BBC News, 16th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stoke-on-Trent crash death driver spared second jail term – BBC News
“A man who caused the death of a doorman who died six years after being hit by a car has been spared a second jail term.”
BBC News, 16th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Trafalgar Square killers: two found guilty of attack that left gay man dead – The Guardian
“Former private school pupil and ex-boyfriend convicted at Old Bailey of manslaughter of civil servant.”
The Guardian, 16th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lord chief justice attacks ministers’ quango plans – The Guardian
“Government plans to abolish a raft of quangos by ministerial decree will have to be completely redrawn after Lord Judge, the lord chief justice, attacked the plans as astonishing and a threat to the entire way in which the judiciary works.”
The Guardian, 17th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Failed asylum seeker who left girl to die allowed to remain in Britain – Daily Telegraph
“A failed asylum-seeker who left a 12-year-old girl dying under the wheels of his car while banned from driving will be allowed to remain in the UK, judges ruled today.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed on bail but High Court says he must wear electronic tag – Daily Telegraph
“Nine days after he had been arrested at the request of prosecutors in Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over alleged sex offences, a senior judge threw out attempts to keep him in prison pending and extradition hearing.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2010
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‘New evidence’ found in phone-hacking lawsuit – The Independent
“Lawyers for Sienna Miller claim to have discovered evidence which shows that a senior News of the World executive was aware a private investigator was being paid to hack into the actress’ voicemails.”
The Independent, 16th December 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Axing provocation defence ‘not sensible’ – Lord Judge – BBC News
“New laws aimed at protecting female victims of domestic violence have come under fire from the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”
BBC News, 16th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tuition fees rise ‘contravenes human rights law’ – The Guardian
“Allowing universities to charge students up to £9,000 a year is contrary to human rights law, according to a legal opinion published today.”
The Guardian, 16th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Matt Lucas wins payout over ‘grossly intrusive’ Daily Mail article – The Guardian
“Comedian and actor Matt Lucas today won substantial undisclosed damages and an apology over a ‘grossly intrusive’ and inaccurate Daily Mail article in the wake of his ex-partner’s death.”
The Guardian, 16th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court closures may impede ‘easy access to justice’ – BBC News
“Closing 93 magistrates’ courts could have a ‘serious impact’ on access to justice, it has been claimed, amid a growing row over the plans.”
BBC News, 16th December 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tweeting in court: why reporters must be given guidelines – The Guardian
“A district judge’s decision to allow journalists to use Twitter in the Julian Assange hearing raises interesting legal questions.”
The Guardian, 15th December 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge dismisses ACS:Law file-sharing cases – The Lawyer
“A judge has halted an attempt by copyright firm ACS:Law to secure default judgment against eight individuals accused of illegally file sharing pornographic films.”
The Lawyer, 14th December 2010
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Top judge complains about ‘sex with corpses’ rules – Daily Telegraph
“Parliament is burdening the courts with too many laws and rules on sentencing, including detailed guidelines for dealing with necrophilia, England’s most senior judge has said.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal aid backlog leaves some defendants unrepresented – Law Society’s Gazette
“Delays in processing legal aid applications are leaving some defendants in London’s Crown and magistrates’ courts unrepresented, criminal solicitors have warned.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 16th December 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Disputed web pages must be hidden, warns High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“A disgruntled ex-agent must redirect domain names he owns to blank pages rather than to near-copies of the website of a company for which he acted, the High Court has said. The sites broke laws on passing off, the Court said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th December 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
