A Perception on Deception – Part II – Zenith Chambers
“Part I of this Article considered the approach of the courts and Insurers during the litigation process, but what happens post-litigation? Part II considers that very question.”
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Zenith Chambers, 11th April 2012
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
Man can be deported despite living in UK since age of three – UK Human Rights Blog
“It has been a week of victories for the UK government in deportation cases in the European Court of Human Rights. On the same day as the ECtHR found that Abu Hamza and four others could be extradited to the US on terrorism charges, it also rejected a case of a man facing deportation despite having lived in the UK since the age of three.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 15th April 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Abortion site hacker James Jeffery jailed – The Independent
“A computer ‘whiz kid’ who broke into the website of Britain’s biggest abortion provider has been jailed for two years and eight months.”
The Independnet, 13th April 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judges signal distaste for Theresa May’s human rights reform – Daily Telegraph
“Judges have fired a warning shot against Theresa May’s plan to stop foreign criminals abusing human rights laws.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
London cab firm drivers told to defy bus lane law – The Guardian
“London’s biggest taxi company and Transport for London (TfL) are on collision course after the company’s chairman instructed his 4,000 drivers to defy the law and use bus lanes.”
The Guardian, 16th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Mother sentenced after leaving dead baby in Manchester garden – The Independent
“A woman who placed the body of her newborn baby in her friend’s garden has walked free from court.”
The Independent, 13th April 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Serial offenders repeatedly escape with cautions – Daily Telegraph
“Thousands of serial offenders are being repeatedly let off with a caution, magistrates have warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Conmen jailed over fake sheikh scam – The Independent
” Conmen who pretended to be sheikhs to trick a finance company out of £1.5 million were jailed today at the Old Bailey.”
The Independent, 12th April 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Alan Evans jailed for causing death by dangerous driving of son Bailey, 5 – BBC News
“A father who caused the death of his five-year-old son by dangerous driving has been jailed for 21 months. Alan Lloyd Paul Evans, 34, of Wrexham, was also banned from driving for five years at Mold Crown Court after previously admitting the offence.”
BBC News, 13th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
NightJack blogger files claim against the Times over email hacking – The Guardian
“Detective seeks aggravated damages from paper for breach of confidence, misuse of private information and deceit.”
The Guardian, 13th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Withers’ bid to take client money dispute to Supreme Court rejected – The Lawyer
“Withers has been refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court a dispute brought against it over client money.”
The Lawyer, 11th April 2012
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Ouse and Humber Drainage Board Order 2012
Advanced SearchThe Needham and Laddus Internal Drainage Board Order 2012
The Cowick and Snaith Internal Drainage Board Order 2012
Advanced SearchThe Axe Brue Internal Drainage Board Order 2012
The North Devon (Electoral Changes) Order 2012
The Parochial Fees and Scheduled Matters Amending Order 2012
The Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
The Family Justice Modernisation Programme: Fourth update – Judiciary of England and Wales
“Following the final report of the Family Justice Review, the Lord Chief Justice and the President of the Family Division have appointed Mr Justice Ryder as Judge in Charge of the Modernisation of Family Justice. Ryder J’s appointment is until July 2012, and he is clear that it is important to ensure interested parties are aware of his work as it develops. He will publish information during this period and you will find the fourth update here.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 10th April 2012
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Another challenge to HS2 launched – OUT-LAW.com
“A further legal challenge has been launched against the Government’s decision to proceed with the proposed £33 billion High Speed 2 network, which will provide high speed rail links between major cities in the UK.”
OUT-LAW.com, 12th April 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Litigants in Person Cases: It Doesn’t Have to Be Like This – Family Law Week
“Lesley Pendlebury Cox, Consultant with Gregory Rowcliffe Milners considers the issues arising from the increase in the number of self represented clients in family cases, its impact on family lawyers and their clients.”
Family Law Week, 13th April 2012
Source: www.familylawweek.com
UK firm admits illegal waste exports to Brazil – BBC News
“A UK company has admitted illegally exporting non-recyclable household waste to Brazil.”
BBC News, 12th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
