Government announces consultation on Jackson’s CFA reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 26th, 2010 in consultations, fees, legal profession, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“No-win no-fee agreements will be the focus of a government consultation on Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals for reforming civil litigation costs, the government announced today.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 26th July 2010

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‘Happy slapping’ youths detained for grandfather death – BBC News

“Two teenage members of a ‘happy slapping’ gang who fatally beat a retired care worker in front of his young granddaughter in south London have been detained.”

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BBC News, 26th July 2010

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Deportation fast-track system for asylum seekers is illegal, court rules – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2010 in asylum, deportation, judicial review, news by sally

“A fast-track process for deporting failed asylum-seekers, which gives them little or no notice of their immediate removal, is unlawful, the high court ruled today.”

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The Guardian, 26th July 2010

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Jon Venables case: inquiry ordered into parole supervision – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2010 in inquiries, news, parole, release on licence by sally

“The Ministry of Justice is to review how Jon Venables, one of the young killers of James Bulger, was supervised after his release from custody in 2001.”

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The Guardian, 24th July 2010

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Ruling expected on ‘fast-track deportation’ policy – The Independent

Posted July 26th, 2010 in asylum, deportation, judicial review, news by sally

“The High Court is ruling today on the legality of a Home Office policy which allows the speedy deportation of foreign nationals refused permission to remain in the UK.”

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The Independent, 26th July 2010

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Prisons minister says criminals could cut jail sentences by saying ‘sorry’ – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2010 in news, prisons, rehabilitation, sentencing, victims by sally

“Tens of thousands of offenders may be able to reduce their sentences by making personal apologies to their victims, under plans for a ‘rehabilitation revolution’ in the criminal justice system.”

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The Guardian, 25th July 2010

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Ian Tomlinson coroner is urged to stand aside – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2010 in coroners, inquests, news by sally

“The coroner due to preside over the inquest into the death of Ian Tomlinson was tonight under pressure to step down from the hearing because he was responsible for appointing the pathologist who conducted a controversial postmortem on Tomlinson.”

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The Guardian, 23rd July 2010

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MPs due to vote on England academies reforms – BBC News

Posted July 26th, 2010 in bills, education, news by sally

“MPs are due to vote on legislation which paves the way for a radical overhaul of England’s school system.”

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BBC News, 26th July 2010

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Jon Venables case: the legal arguments – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2010 in news, reporting restrictions by sally

“The Jon Venables case raises thorny issues about media responsibility and the competing interests of open justice and the right not just to a fair trial, but to life.”

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The Guardian, 23rd July 2010

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Burka ban Tory MP could face legal action – The Independent

Posted July 26th, 2010 in news, religious discrimination by sally

“The MP who is refusing to hold meetings with Muslim women wearing full Islamic dress faces legal action.”

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The Independent, 25th July 2010

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Rape charge anonymity pledge dropped after protests by MPs – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2010 in anonymity, news, rape by sally

“The government has abandoned plans to grant pre-charge anonymity to men accused of rape after an outcry from Labour and women Tory MPs.”

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The Guardian, 25th July 2010

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Trials without juries ‘must be last resort’ – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in news, trial without jury by sally

“Trials without juries in serious criminal cases must only be held as a ‘last resort’, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales has said.”

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BBC News, 23rd July 2010

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Bulger killer Venables jailed over child abuse images – BBC News

“One of the killers of James Bulger has been jailed for two years after admitting downloading and distributing indecent images of children.”

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BBC News, 23rd July 2010

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Polo playing dotcom tycoon forced to pay wife £7 million in divorce settlement – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in disclosure, divorce, financial provision, news by sally

“A polo playing dotcom tycoon was ordered by a judge to pay his ex-wife half his £14 million fortune after being accused of ‘flagrant, persistent and consistent” attempts to hide his wealth.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd July 2010

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Killer who hid body without trace is jailed for 26 years – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A killer was jailed for at least 26 years today after he refused to reveal what he has done with the body of his victim.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd July 2010

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Father jailed for attack on Teesside paramedics – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in assault, news, paramedics, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“An expectant father from Teesside who punched and kicked a two paramedics has been jailed for six months.”

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BBC News, 22nd July 2010

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Financial adviser jailed over Teesside pensions fraud – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in fraud, money laundering, news, sentencing by sally

“A financial adviser who defrauded vulnerable and elderly clients on Teesside out of more than £300,000 has been jailed for three years.”

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BBC News, 22nd July 2010

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No charges over death of Ian Tomlinson – Crown Prosecution Service

“Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions, announced today that no charges will be brought in relation to the death of Ian Tomlinson at the ‘G20 protests’ in London on 1 April 2009.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 22nd July 2010

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Implementation of Bribery Act delayed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in bribery, consultations, legislation, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Government has postponed the implementation of a groundbreaking new anti-bribery law to allow for further consultation on how companies can prepare for its demands. Anti-corruption campaigners have condemned the move.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st July 2010

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Man jailed for kicking father to death in Southport – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in assault, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a father-of-two in Southport.”

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BBC News, 22nd July 2010

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