GMC to make ruling on Tomlinson pathologist – The Independent

Posted August 31st, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, pathologists, professional conduct by sally

“A disciplinary panel will make a ruling today on the fitness to practise of the pathologist who first ruled that newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson died from natural causes at the G20 protest.”

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The Independent, 31st August 2010

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Mesothelioma: Hospice wins landmark victory in asbestos cancer case – The Guardian

Posted August 31st, 2010 in asbestos, cancer, care homes, charities, industrial injuries, news, personal injuries by sally

“Hospices that care for victims of a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure hope to get help with treatment costs following a landmark court ruling.”

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The Guardian, 29th August 2010

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7/7 bomber’s widow loses legal aid bid – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in appeals, inquests, legal aid, news, terrorism by sally

“The widow of one of the 7/7 suicide bombers today lost her High Court bid to overturn a decision refusing her legal aid for representation at the upcoming inquest into the deaths of 52 people in the attacks in London in 2005.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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Teenager sentenced for killing soldier – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in homicide, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who killed a soldier just days before he was returning home to his family for Christmas was detained for two and half years today.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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15 years for man who raped 10-year-old girl – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in children, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A married father of one who repeatedly raped a 10-year-old girl then tried to blame her for what happened was jailed for 15 years today.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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Married teacher jailed over teenage sex charges – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in children, news, sentencing, sexual offences, teachers by sally

“A married teacher who had sexual relationships with three teenage girls was jailed today for nearly seven years, court officials said.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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High UK legal costs deter challenges to environmental damage, UN warns – The Guardian

Posted August 27th, 2010 in costs, environmental protection, news, United Nations by sally

“The government is making it too expensive for campaigners to take environmental planning battles through UK courts, a UN tribunal has warned.”

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The Guardian, 27th August 2010

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Heathrow cabin crew manager sentenced for tobacco smuggling – UK Border Agency

Posted August 27th, 2010 in customs and excise, news, sentencing by sally

“A British Airways cabin crew member, who used his position to illegally import tobacco into the UK through Heathrow Airport, received a 120-hour community punishment order on 20 August. The potential revenue loss on the smuggled tobacco is estimated at around £18,000.”

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UK Border Agency, 27th August 2010

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Pregnant girlfriend attacker given reduced sentence – BBC News

Posted August 27th, 2010 in domestic violence, grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who twice attacked his pregnant girlfriend has had his sentence cut after the judge held both responsible for the ‘difficult relationship’.”

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BBC News, 26th August 2010

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Asil Nadir trial could be ‘prosecutorial nightmare’, warn experts – The Guardian

Posted August 27th, 2010 in fraud, news, Serious Fraud Office, trials by sally

“A lengthy jury trial of the 69-year-old would be a ‘prosecutorial nightmare’ unprecedented in the history of the Serious Fraud Office, legal experts with knowledge of the case warned.”

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The Guardian, 26th August 2010

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Courtenay Griffiths: Defending Charles Taylor

Posted August 27th, 2010 in barristers, news, war crimes by sally

“Our system of justice cannot operate unless there is a semblance of equality between prosecution and defence. Otherwise it becomes an inquisition and that would soon lose the confidence of the public.”

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BBC News, 26th August 2010

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Proposed changes to the Practising Certificate Fee for 2011/12 – The Bar Council

Posted August 27th, 2010 in barristers, fees, news by sally

“We [The Bar Council] would strongly encourage all barristers to read the attached note, which provides a detailed explanation of proposed changes to the Practising Certificate Fee for 2011/12. We would welcome feedback from all practitioners to 2011budget@barcouncil.org.uk.”

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The Bar Council, 26th August 2010

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Asian police recruit sacked after MI5 claimed he was a security risk – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 26th, 2010 in intelligence services, news, police by sally

“A British-born Asian police recruit is taking legal advice after he was sacked because MI5 said he was a security risk without explaining why.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2010

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Regulation, Public Interest and the Liability of Businesses – The Law Commission

Posted August 26th, 2010 in criminal responsibility, news by sally

“We published a consultation paper on 25 August 2010, in which we have made a number of provisional proposals on criminal liability in regulatory contexts.”

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The Law Commission, 25th August 2010

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Couple fined £2,000 for hedge infringement – The Independent

Posted August 26th, 2010 in fines, local government, news, planning, trees by sally

“A  couple have been fined £2,000 for allowing their garden hedges to grow too tall.”

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The Independent, 26th August 2010

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England footballer wins continuation of gagging order – BBC News

Posted August 26th, 2010 in injunctions, media, misuse of private information, news by sally

“An England footballer has won a continuation of a High Court gagging order preventing the ‘misuse’ of private information about him.”

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BBC News, 26th August 2010

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Court of Appeal questions brand owners’ rights to block parallel imports – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 26th, 2010 in news, parallel imports, trade marks by sally

“Brand owners may have less power to prevent sales in Europe of goods intended for other markets after a ruling by England’s Court of Appeal this week. The judgment over the sale of Sun-branded disk drives is likely to be welcomed by independent resellers.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 26th August 2010

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Legal victory for Barry George – The Independent

Posted August 26th, 2010 in appeals, compensation, judicial review, miscarriage of justice, news by sally

“Barry George, who was acquitted of the murder of television presenter Jill Dando after spending eight years behind bars, won the first round of a legal battle yesterday over a decision that he is not entitled to compensation.”

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The Independent, 26th August 2010

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Woman escapes jail for urinating on memorial – The Independent

“A woman branded ‘Britain’s most disgusting person’ by veterans after she was convicted of urinating on a war memorial was given a suspended sentence today.”

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The Independent, 25th August 2010

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Asil Nadir flies back to UK to clear his name – The Guardian

Posted August 26th, 2010 in bail, electronic monitoring, false accounting, fraud, fugitive offenders, news, theft by sally

“Asil Nadir, 69, is returning to face the multimillion pound fraud charges that followed the spectacular collapse of his Polly Peck food and electronics empire in 1993. He is expected to arrive at Luton airport from his native northern Cyprus around lunchtime, and is due to appear at the Old Bailey next Thursday.”

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The Guardian, 26th August 2010

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