Raoul Moat’s alleged accomplices face attempted murder charges – The Guardian

Posted December 21st, 2010 in assisting offenders, attempted murder, attempts, murder, news by sally

“Two men accused of helping Raoul Moat will face charges of attempting to murder David Rathband, the police officer shot and blinded by the former bouncer, prosecutors have said.”

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The Guardian, 20th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Virtual court scheme too expensive, says report – The Independent

Posted December 21st, 2010 in live link evidence, magistrates, news, pilot schemes by sally

“Rolling out virtual courts would cost more than it would save, a report found today. A pilot project, in which defendants appeared via video link from a police station for their first appearance at a magistrates’ court, cost £247 more per case than the traditional court process, the study for the Ministry of Justice found.”

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The Independent, 21st December 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Mother discovered in bed with 14-year-old boy is jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 20th, 2010 in children, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A mother-of-two who was caught having sex with her 14-year-old schoolboy lover has been jailed for three years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th December 2010

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Sussex police officer sentenced for false cash claim – BBC News

Posted December 20th, 2010 in fraud, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A former police officer has been given a suspended prison sentence after he tried to claim £3,500 handed in to police belonged to him.”

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BBC News, 20th December 2010

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Lord chief justice approves use of Twitter for court reporting – The Guardian

Posted December 20th, 2010 in courts, internet, news, telecommunications by sally

“Guidance follows district judge’s decision to allow tweeting of bail hearing for Julian Assange earlier this month.”

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The Guardian, 20th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ofcom confirms product placement on UK TV – The Guardian

Posted December 20th, 2010 in advertising, media, news by sally

“Media regulator confirms new rules will form part of broadcasting code from end of February.”

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The Guardian, 20th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAE radar verdict – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 20th, 2010 in accounts, corruption, fines, fraud, news by sally

“BAE Systems will today be sentenced after pleading guilty to failing to keep accurate records of the sale of military radar to Tanzania, the African country that does not have an air force.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th December 2010

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Law firms win judicial review case against LSC – The Lawyer

Posted December 20th, 2010 in disability discrimination, judicial review, legal aid, news, tenders by sally

“Two law firms, Public Interest Lawyers and RMNJ, have successfully fought a judicial review case against the Legal Services Commission (LSC).”

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The Lawyer, 20th December 2010

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Judges can strip prisoners of voting rights – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 20th, 2010 in elections, news, prisons by sally

“Judges can strip prisoners of the right to vote, while criminals sentenced to four years or more will also be excluded from voting, under new proposals.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2010

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Footballer Calum Davenport’s attacker has jail term cut – BBC News

Posted December 20th, 2010 in appeals, grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who was jailed for six years for a knife attack on a Premier League footballer has had his jail term cut.”

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BBC News, 17th December 2010

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Gun laws are a ‘complex and confused’ mess, say MPs – BBC News

Posted December 20th, 2010 in firearms, news by sally

“Gun laws are a ‘complex and confused’ mess and tighter controls on firearms licences are required, MPs have said.”

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BBC News, 20th December 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

European court urged to end UK marriage ‘apartheid’ – The Guardian

Posted December 20th, 2010 in civil partnerships, homosexuality, human rights, marriage, news by sally

“Campaigners launch legal challenge in attempt to change legislation that prevents gay couples from getting married.”

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The Guardian, 19th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Motion to widen Society membership withdrawn – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 17th, 2010 in Law Society, legal profession, news by sally

“Law Society Council member Derek French withdrew his motion proposing to allow barristers and legal executives to become members of the Law Society, at the Society’s council last week.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 17th December 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Man sentenced for 1994 Colchester sex attack – BBC News

Posted December 17th, 2010 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A 40-year-old man has been sent to jail for the rape of a woman in Essex 16 years ago.”

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BBC News, 17th December 2010

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Gunman jailed for attempted murder in Bolton – BBC News

Posted December 17th, 2010 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for life for shooting two men outside a Bolton Nightclub 10 years ago.”

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BBC News, 17th December 2010

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Appeal over hit-and-run asylum seeker – The Independent

Posted December 17th, 2010 in appeals, asylum, dangerous driving, deportation, news by sally

“The UK Border Agency will appeal against a tribunal ruling preventing the deportation of a failed asylum seeker who killed a 12-year-old girl in a hit-and-run driving incident, Immigration Minister Damian Green said today.”

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The Independent, 17th December 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Three life sentences for 1982 murder of Dalston family – BBC News

Posted December 17th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been given three life sentences for killing a woman and her two daughters in east London in 1982.”

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BBC News, 17th December 2010

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BNP leader Nick Griffin wins court contempt battle – BBC News

Posted December 17th, 2010 in contempt of court, news, political parties, race discrimination by sally

“BNP leader Nick Griffin has fought off a bid to have him declared guilty of contempt of court.”

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BBC News, 17th December 2010

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Immigration cap overturned by high court judges – The Guardian

Posted December 17th, 2010 in immigration, news by sally

“The high court has delivered a fresh blow to home secretary Theresa May’s already troubled plans for a cap on immigration. Two senior judges have ruled that the temporary limit imposed from 28 June on skilled migrants from outside the European Union is unlawful because ministers sidestepped proper parliamentary approval when it was introduced.”

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The Guardian, 17th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Al Hassan-Daniel and another v Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs – WLR Daily

Posted December 17th, 2010 in death in custody, drug trafficking, ex turpi causa, human rights, law reports, news by sally

Al Hassan-Daniel and another v Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2010] EWCA Civ 1443; [2010] WLR (D) 331

“There were perceptible and sound policy reasons why the defence of ex turpi causa non oritur actio did not form part of the Strasbourg jurisprudence, save when the matter came to just satisfaction. To introduce it into a claim under the Human Rights Act 1998 would be to create a barrier which citizens of other member states did not face.”

WLR Daily, 16th December 2010

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.